Early Years Arabic Teacher – JINS -UAE Nationals only

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortes Education, a leading UAE educational network, seeks qualified Nursery Arabic Teachers (UAE Nationals only) for its premium Dubai nurseries. Deliver engaging Arabic lessons, nurture early literacy, and collaborate with bilingual teachers in a warm, inclusive setting.

You will plan, assess, and document learning with clear outcomes, communicate with parents, and participate in school life, events, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or early childhood education, or Arabic Language, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Arabic language instruction using Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) integrated with EYFS or equivalent.
• Foster love for Arabic through songs, storytelling, games, and activities.
• Support holistic development across cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains.

Skills

MSA Arabic

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Education / Early Childhood / Arabic

Job description

About Us

Jumeirah International Nurseries is part of the Fortes Education family of Schools. Fortes Education, which has been established in the UAE in 1981. Its brands Sunmarke School, Regent International School (have been rated Very Good with Outstanding features by KHDA & Outstanding by BSO) and JINS are the premium international education institutes that inspire, empower, and enlighten students and enrich the communities. Fortes Education has robust academic and operational systems that enable us to deliver consistently high educational standards. We are growing our network of schools and early childhood centres in the UAE to nurture children in their journey to discover the world and all that it has to offer.

Jumeirah International Nurseries is one of the leading and most trusted British Early Childhood Centres (ECC’s) brands in the UAE since 1981.

Jumeirah International Nurseries provides an inspiring and holistic Early Years Education nurturing the hearts and minds of children aged 45 days to 6 years old (including FS1, FS2 and Year 1). As an industry leader with over 40+ years of expertise, Jumeirah International Nurseries is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and education and are the proud holders of the ISO 9001 Certification and the exclusive ISO 21001 Certification.

We have also won numerous awards in childcare and early education in Dubai, including the "Nursery of the Year" with Mother, Baby and Child Awards, 2021-22.

Our 10 vibrant branches are conveniently located prime locations in Dubai & Sharjah.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint qualified Nursery Arabic Teachers – UAE Nationals only, to join a well-established and premium chain of nurseries in Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators who are committed to nurturing young minds and delivering outstanding early years education. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Arabic language instruction to young learners in a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. This role supports children's early literacy and language acquisition through play-based and inquiry-led learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Arabic instruction using Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), integrated with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or equivalent curriculum.
• Foster a love for the Arabic language through songs, storytelling, games, and hands-on activities.
• Support children’s holistic development – cognitive, emotional, physical, and social – through age-appropriate strategies.
• Work effectively with children during focus group activities, adapting the approach to meet the individual needs and developmental stages of each child.
• Collaborate with English-speaking teachers to ensure a bilingual, immersive classroom experience.
• Plan, assess, and document children’s learning using clear learning outcomes and child observations.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that reflects children’s learning.
• Participate actively in early years school life including events, performances, and extracurricular activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective teaching practice.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in education or early childhood education, or Arabic Language, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of strong attendance, punctuality, and professional commitment in previous academic or work settings.
• Minimum of 1 year experience or completion of a relevant teaching internship / training in an early years environment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (or equivalent) in relevant undergraduate studies.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate pedagogies.
• Creative, energetic, and caring disposition with a genuine passion for teaching young children.
• Ability to work productively as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and an outstanding work ethic.