French Tutor

About Maarouf Saad Social & Cultural Foundation (MSSCF):

The Maarouf Saad Social & Cultural Foundation was founded in 1978 and registered in 1980 - as an independent Lebanese non-governmental organization (NGO). The Maarouf Saad Social and Cultural Foundation (MSSCF) was founded to provide educational, health, and social services to all under-privileged communities. Operating without discrimination and with special attention to vulnerable groups, the organization strives to spread human and citizenship rights awareness within the communities it services. Also, MSSCF is running two primary healthcare units, one community out-reach center, and a Rescue Department Unit.

MSSCF creates social, educational, and health development programs in partnership with the local community, encouraging their participation through initiatives tailored to their needs; these include topics on healthcare, community awareness and social assistance programs, as well as children's extracurricular activities.

Maarouf Saad Social & Cultural Foundation has zero tolerance towards any form(s) of sexual harassment and/or SEA (sexual abuse and exploitation).  It expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of harassment or exploitation, be it physical, sexual or psychological. Maarouf Saad Social And Cultural Foundation expects all of its staff/contractors/sub-contractors/volunteers to be in compliance with the safeguarding/PSEA policy, and any breaches towards this policy would lead to immediate and effective termination of the contract.

Purpose of the Position

To provide French language tutoring to children aged [6-14 years], focusing on improving their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a fun, interactive and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging French lessons tailored to children’s levels.
• Use games, songs, storytelling, and visual aids to facilitate learning.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess students’ progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Prepare simple materials and activities for use at home.
• Collaborate with the mada community center team and attend occasional training or meetings as required by the project's coordinator.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fluency in French (oral and written)
• 2-4 years' experience teaching or tutoring children, especially in community or non-formal settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable children.
• Commitment to child safeguarding and protection.

Duration:

• This is a [paid] position for [10 months] according to the hours and days attended.