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Scratch (kids coding)
Melody Makers: Music · Dance · Art · Tech
Dubai, UAE
Part Time
Entry
3 days ago
ScratchTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom Management
Free
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About the Role
Melody Makers is launching Scratch (kids coding) classes and seeks a founding teacher to teach weekly project-based classes for kids ages 7-12 online or at their Dubai studio. The role requires proven teaching experience and availability during peak UAE hours; students are supplied by the school.
Key Skills for This Role
ScratchTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom Management
Responsibilities
- Teach weekly project based classes for kids and teens, online or at our Dubai studio
- Guide students through real builds: games, apps, animations and AI workflows
- Teach safe, ethical and effective collaboration with AI tools
- Track attendance and progress in our scheduling tools
- Help students demo their projects at quarterly showcases
Requirements
- Proven teaching experience with strong student outcomes (degree or graded certification is a plus, not required)
- For online: reliable internet, laptop with webcam, good lighting and your own instrument/equipment
- Availability that overlaps student demand (peak: 3pm 10pm UAE weekdays, 9am 8pm UAE weekends)
- For in person Dubai roles: UAE residence usually required; online roles need no UAE visa
Full Job Posting
About The Role
- Scratch is the world's most popular kids' coding platform, built by MIT for ages 7+.
- Students drag and drop colour coded blocks to build animations, games, and interactive stories.
- We are launching Scratch at Melody Makers and you would be the founding teacher.
- Melody Makers is a Trinity College London registered music and fine arts school, established in Dubai in 1997.
- This is a part time contractor role: teach online from anywhere, with optional in person classes at our Al Karama studio in Dubai.
What you will do
- Teach weekly project based classes for kids and teens, online or at our Dubai studio.
- Guide students through real builds: games, apps, animations and AI workflows.
- Teach safe, ethical and effective collaboration with AI tools.
- Track attendance and progress in our scheduling tools.
- Help students demo their projects at quarterly showcases.
What we offer
- Students supplied: we handle marketing, SEO, ads and free trials — you teach, we fill your calendar.
- Monthly payouts in AED, USD or USDT — no chasing parents for fees.
- Registered Trinity College London exam centre + ABGMVM grades for your students.
- Modern scheduling tools: classroom links, attendance, rescheduling, automated reminders.
- A multinational faculty of 20+ teachers, established in Dubai since 1997.
- Non exclusive: keep teaching independently or with other schools.
Requirements
- Proven teaching experience with strong student outcomes (degree or graded certification is a plus, not required).
- For online: reliable internet, laptop with webcam, good lighting and your own instrument/equipment.
- Availability that overlaps student demand (peak: 3pm 10pm UAE weekdays, 9am 8pm UAE weekends) — other hours also work.
- For in person Dubai roles: UAE residence usually required; online roles need no UAE visa.
How hiring works
- Apply online: submit profile in 10 minutes (bio, specialties, video intro, certifications, availability).
- We review within 5 days; strong applicants get a call.
- Demo lesson: 30 minute live demo with our team.
- Onboarding & first students: tooling setup, payouts, schedule; start sending trial students within two weeks.
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