Early Years Teacher

Role Overview

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching young children aged approximately 2–5 years
• Experience teaching Preschool, Pre-K (Nursery, Reception) Early Years and/or early Kindergarten students
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, classroom routines, child-led and teacher-guided learning, and age-appropriate behaviour support
• Experience supporting children’s development in communication, early literacy, phonics readiness, pre-writing, early numeracy, independence, and social-emotional skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent early childhood / education qualification preferred
• Exceptional spoken and written English, with the ability to model high-quality language for young learners
• Ability to create warm, engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and independence
• Strong relationship-building skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Professional presence aligned with the premium nature of the Masterminds brand
• Highly organized, flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging daily learning experiences for Preschool, Pre-K, and early Kindergarten-aged children
• Support children’s development across communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth
• Create hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities linked to weekly themes, knowledge-rich learning, and enrichment programs
• Build children’s vocabulary, listening skills, attention, early reasoning, curiosity, and love of learning
• Establish warm, structured classroom routines that support emotional security, independence, and positive behaviour
• Observe, document, and track children’s progress through daily observation, learning evidence, and internal documentation
• Differentiate support based on each child’s developmental stage, readiness, and individual needs
• Prepare classroom materials, displays, learning provocations, equipment, and resources for daily and weekly use
• Collaborate with specialist teachers across languages, music, physical development, creative arts, and enrichment programs
• Communicate professionally with parents and contribute to progress updates, meetings, and learning documentation
• Supervise children during transitions, specialist lessons, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, trips, and school events
• Follow all safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, confidentiality, and school policies
• Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and curriculum refinement
• Support school events, after-school activities, and wider institutional priorities where required

Compensation & Benefits

• AED 11,000 – 14,000 per month, tax-free, including base salary and housing allowance, based on quality of experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• UAE residence visa
• Home leave ticket every 2 years
• Initial flight to Dubai and 2 weeks’ temporary accommodation for international hires
• End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE law
• Approximately 2.5 months of paid vacation across the academic year
• Training and development opportunities within Masterminds’ Dubai platform

Start Date