Nursery Teacher

About This Role

Industry: Private early childhood education and childcare services operating in the UAE—providing nursery and preschool programmes that combine play-based learning with curriculum-aligned developmental milestones across licensed learning centres. This is an on-site teaching role in the United Arab Emirates focused on delivering safe, stimulating, and inclusive early learning experiences for children aged 2–5.

Primary job title (standardized): Early Years Teacher (Nursery/Preschool) Role & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, play-based lessons that align with the centre's early years curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Create and maintain a nurturing, safe classroom environment that supports social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Observe, document and assess each child’s development; use observations to inform differentiated activities and individualized learning plans.
• Manage classroom routines and behaviour with positive guidance techniques to foster independence and cooperation.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians—share progress updates, learning highlights and collaborate on development goals.
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures; prepare learning spaces, manage resources and contribute to centre-wide events and planning.

Skills & Qualifications Must-Have

• Early Years Curriculum Planning
• Play-based Learning
• Classroom Management
• Child Development Assessment
• Lesson Planning
• Pediatric First Aid

Preferred

• Bilingual Arabic-English Instruction
• Montessori Method familiarity
• UK EYFS or equivalent early years certification

Minimum Qualifications (role-specific)

• Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Early Years or related field (or equivalent).
• Proven classroom experience in nursery/preschool settings; demonstrable track record with 2+ years preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United Arab Emirates and able to work on-site full time.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Structured induction and ongoing professional development tailored to early years practice.
• Supportive, child-focused culture with collaborative teaching teams and regular coaching.
• Competitive local compensation package and opportunities to grow within early childhood education operations.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized and creative early years educator who is passionate about foundational learning and able to translate developmental understanding into joyful classroom experiences. If you thrive in a hands-on, community-oriented nursery environment and meet the qualifications above, this role offers a clear path to impact young learners in the UAE.

Skills: early childhood education,classroom management,lesson planning