Arabic Teacher (UAE National Only)

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a nursery setting in Dubai. The role focuses on providing high-quality care and education, ensuring children's development, safety, and well-being. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude towards nurturing children in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Early Childhood/Education or equivalent with certification.
• High school diploma with level III vocational certificate and 2 years experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and facilitate the development of children.
• Carry out educational activities and promote independent learning.
• Establish supportive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Early Childhood/Education

High school diploma with level III vocational certificate

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sitas, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• Commitment to the ethos of Emirates British Nursery.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times both within the Nursery and outside of Nursery perimeters.
• Undertaking activities with all children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Carry out planned educational activities and programmes of learning whilst promoting independent learning.
• To provide a high standard of care and education.
• Works to establish a supportive relationship with children and parents concerned and interact with them according to their individual needs.
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of all children and use appropriate skills to adapt activities necessary to meet the needs of all students.
• To monitor, assess, and record children's individual needs.
• To develop action plans where necessary to support children's learning.
• To be responsible for the care, welfare, health, safety, and security of all children within the Nursery.
• To ensure no physical punishments or punishment that would cause humiliation to a child.
• To act as a positive role model and encourage positive behavior in line within the Nursery's Policies and Procedures.
• To assist with the physical care of the children within the Nursery.
• To assume responsibility for the preparation of displays, ensuring they stimulate vocal and receptive responses.
• To respect all families' diversity and cultures.
• To undertake good and effective communications with all staff, parents, guardians, and carers.
• To actively participate in training programmes, attending professional development activities as appropriate, and actively contribute to their annual appraisal.
• To contribute to the social and extracurricular activities of the Nursery and assist with the organization of such as required.
• To leave the Nursery ready for the following session, ensuring that plans are ready to be implemented and resources available.
• All letters to parents to be authorized by management.
• All preparation work to be prepared at least one day in advance between 7:30-8 am and 12:30-1 pm. Preparations should not take place while children are in the class.
• All photocopying must be given to the administration.
• Staff should complete a requisition sheet for stationery and stock and give it to the administration. Arabic/Islamic Teachers are responsible for all items in their classroom.
• It is the practitioner's responsibility to ensure the teaching assistant works collectively to meet the needs of the individual child.
• Ensure their own health and safety and adhere to the Nursery policies and procedures.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by management.

Qualifications and Trainings:

• University degree in Early Childhood/Education or other specialization provided that it is accompanied by a certified vocational certificate in the care and education of early childhood children (level III).
• Or a high school diploma provided that they are combined with a certified vocational certificate in the care and education of early childhood children (level III) with at least two years of experience in the care or education of children.
• Attends all induction training.
• To have evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post.

Personal Specifications:

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professionally discreet and the ability to respect confidentiality.
• Promote Nursery policies and procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use basic technology.
• Actively enjoys working with children.
• Flexible approach to tasks.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be UAE National with Family Book.