Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

65% commission on coaching sessions

Independent contractor

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai seeks an experienced Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutor to help toddlers and young children recognise emotions and develop self-regulation through play-based activities.

You will work with families, deliver sessions at homes or online, and support school readiness while guiding parents with practical strategies for home routines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with young children in educational, early intervention, childcare, or therapeutic settings.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess each child's emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Develop personalised emotional regulation programmes tailored to age and goals.
• Teach children to recognise and manage their emotions with age-appropriate strategies.
• Use play-based learning, storytelling, sensory activities, music, movement, and creative experiences to teach emotional regulation.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Play-based learning

SEL

Behaviour observation

Parent coaching

Communication

Patience

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility

Job description

Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutor

Workspace
Online
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Corporate offices
Schools
Workshop and seminar venues

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a nurturing and experienced Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutorto support young children in developing the emotional and social skills they need to thrive during their early years. You will work with toddlers and children from infancy through the early primary years, helping them recognise emotions, manage frustration, build resilience, and develop positive relationships through play-based, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Sessions focus on strengthening emotional intelligence, self-regulation, communication, and school readiness while equipping parents with practical strategies to support their child's emotional development at home.

Key Responsibilities

Assess each child's emotional, social, and developmental needs

Develop personalised emotional regulation programmes tailored to the child's age, developmental stage, and individual goals

Teach children to recognise, express, and manage their emotions using age-appropriate strategies

Use play-based learning, storytelling, sensory activities, games, music, movement, and creative experiences to teach emotional regulation skills

Support the development of self-calming techniques, impulse control, patience, and resilience

Encourage empathy, sharing, cooperation, kindness, and positive peer interactions

Help prepare children for nursery, preschool, kindergarten, and school transitions by developing emotional readiness and confidence

Guide parents in implementing consistent emotional regulation strategies and positive routines at home

Maintain professional session records and monitor developmental progress

Collaborate with educators, therapists, and other professionals where appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years' experience working with young children in educational, early intervention, childcare, or therapeutic settings

Strong understanding of early childhood development and social-emotional learning

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Early Childhood Education, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Discipline, Child Behaviour Management, Play Therapy, or related field

Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, speech and language delays, or developmental delays

Knowledge of attachment theory, emotional coaching, and play-based learning approaches

Training in trauma-informed or strengths-based practice is advantageous

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or early primary-aged children

Experience supporting emotional, behavioural, or social development in early childhood settings

Experience delivering one-to-one coaching, early intervention, or play-based learning sessions is preferred

Required Skills

Early childhood emotional regulation

Play-based learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL)

Positive behaviour support

Child development knowledge

Emotional intelligence coaching

Behaviour observation and assessment

Parent coaching and family collaboration

Communication and relationship-building

Patience, empathy, and creativity

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 65% commission on all completed and fully paid coaching sessions and coaching packages.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Opportunities may include workshops, seminars, and corporate wellbeing programmes.