About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Discover Your Next Chapter as an Assistant Teacher in Dubai Marina
Looking to make a real difference in a vibrant, international school community? As an Assistant Teacher at our reputed institution in beautiful Dubai Marina, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping young minds, supporting both students and the main teacher every day. If you’re already in the UAE and ready for a hands-on role where no two days are alike, this might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About Us
Step inside our campus and you’ll sense the energy: eager students from all over the world, passionate educators, and a supportive, collaborative culture that feels more like family than just colleagues. We’re proud of our multi-cultural approach, celebrating international values while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and empathy in all we do. Friday afternoons you’ll often find us sharing stories over tea, or spiritedly planning the next school event—because here, everyone has a voice (and usually a sense of humor).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the main teacher in daily classroom activities, from group lessons to individual attention.
- Assisting in the preparation and organization of learning materials, art supplies, and projects.
- Helping students with learning tasks, answering questions, and offering encouragement when someone needs that extra boost.
- Supervising students and maintaining a positive, respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Ensuring discipline and gently guiding students to follow class rules and routines.
- Creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment, keeping a close watch during playtime and transitions.
- Pitching in during school events, assemblies, or celebrations—be ready to roll up your sleeves!
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school or learning environment
- Good spoken and written English skills
- A patient, nurturing personality—the kind that notices when someone’s having a tough day
- Ability to work in a team, communicate openly, and adapt to new challenges
- Currently residing in the UAE and ready for an immediate start
Not sure you tick every single box? We’d still like to meet you—sometimes the best teammates have the most unexpected journeys.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: AED 3,000–4,500 per month
- Visa, health insurance, accommodation, and transportation provided
- A welcoming, multi-national teaching team that truly supports one another
- Ongoing training and opportunities to grow within the field of education
- Beautifully resourced classrooms just minutes from the Marina’s famous scenery
- School-wide events and team gatherings that make you feel right at home
Join us and rediscover the joy of teaching in a community where your contributions matter, every single day.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Tell me about a time you supported a lead teacher or supervisor in a classroom environment. What were your key responsibilities and how did you approach them?
- How do you ensure individual students receive the attention and encouragement they need, especially in a diverse, multicultural classroom?
- Can you describe your experience preparing and organizing classroom materials or resources for group activities or creative projects?
- What strategies have you used to maintain discipline and promote positive behavior among students, while still creating a welcoming atmosphere?
- Imagine a student is struggling to follow classroom routines or is having trouble settling into transitions. How would you handle the situation?
- What approaches do you use to help children who are having a tough day or need extra emotional support?
- Our teaching team is incredibly diverse, with members from many different backgrounds. Give an example of how you’ve worked successfully in a multicultural or international setting.
- School events and assemblies require everyone to chip in, sometimes in roles outside your daily routine. How comfortable are you adapting to new tasks or pitching in wherever needed?
- Share an example of a time you worked collaboratively with colleagues to solve a problem or improve students’ learning experiences.
- How do you balance taking initiative with following directions from the main teacher, especially on busy school days?
- Communication is key at our school. How do you ensure clear, open communication with both teachers and students in an English-speaking environment?
- What excites you most about working in an international school community like ours, specifically in Dubai Marina?
- This role can be fast-paced and unpredictable. How do you stay organized and adapt when classroom plans change unexpectedly?
- How would your friends or former colleagues describe your approach to teamwork and supporting others?