Psychologist
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Key Responsibilities
- Direct Support for Children (Primary Role)
- Conduct psychological, developmental, and behavioral assessments for children aged 0 4.
- Identify developmental delays, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation issues, and social-emotional needs.
- Develop individualized psychological support plans and implement early intervention strategies.
- Deliver one-on-one or small-group sessions to promote emotional, social, and behavioral development.
- Monitor and document progress using validated early childhood assessment tools.
- Support and Capacity Building for Teachers
- Train educators on early childhood development, emotional regulation, behavior guidance, and early warning signs.
- Provide classroom coaching and model child-centered behavioral strategies.
- Assist teachers in managing challenging behaviors using proactive, positive approaches.
- Help create inclusive, emotionally supportive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
- Guidance, Counselling & Engagement for Parents
- Offer counseling and guidance to support children s growth and well-being.
- Conduct workshops on positive parenting, emotional support, early childhood development, and behavior strategies.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Strengthen home nursery partnerships for consistent child support.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Identify and address concerns related to child well-being following SGN safeguarding protocols.
- Provide guidance on trauma-informed and child-safe practices.
- Participate in case reviews and child-protection processes in line with UAE regulations.
• Program Development & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with speech therapists, inclusion specialists, and external agencies.
- Contribute to SGN s early intervention and inclusive education initiatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide expert recommendations.
• Documentation, Reporting & Data Governance
- Maintain accurate psychological records, case notes, and developmental data.
- Prepare progress reports, summaries, and recommendations for internal use and families.
- Ensure all documentation complies with ethical, confidentiality, and UAE safeguarding standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field (PhD preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience working with young children in clinical, educational, or early intervention settings.
- Expertise in early childhood socio-emotional and behavioral development.
- Bilingual in Arabic and English (mandatory).
Additional Preferred Certifications / Credentials
- UAE-recognized licenses or certifications (CDA, MOE, DHA/DOH, Ministry of Health).
- Experience in nursery/early childhood or GCC educational settings.
- Knowledge of UAE safeguarding and inclusion policies.
Key Competencies
- Advanced assessment and diagnostic skills for early childhood.
- Strong knowledge of socio-emotional development and behavior management.
- Excellent communication and counseling skills with both adults and children.
- Ability to support teachers through coaching, modeling, and practical strategies.
- High ethical standards, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality.
- Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
- Why This Role Matters?
- The Psychologist plays a foundational role in promoting children s emotional well-being, supporting teachers, and empowering parents to foster healthy home nursery connections.
- By providing assessment, therapy, and counseling across children, educators, and families, the role ensures a holistic, integrated approach to early childhood support.
- This position is central to SGN s mission of creating safe, supportive, and developmentally enriching environments for Sharjah s youngest learners.
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