IB Early Years Teacher — Play-led Inquiry

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS International School - Dubai Hills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites an inspiring Early Years Teacher to join its IB continuum. The role focuses on inquiry-led, play-rich learning that builds communication, independence and curiosity in the youngest learners.

Starting August 2027, you will foster safe, inclusive classrooms, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborate with colleagues and specialists to support every child.

Qualifications

• Recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
• Relevant successful experience with young children in Early Years.
• Experience in IB environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate Early Years learning within the IB setting.
• Create play-based, inquiry-led learning experiences.
• Develop early communication, language, literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Design engaging indoor/outdoor learning environments for discovery.
• Observe children and inform teaching next steps.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and ensure continuity of learning.
• Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing practices.

Skills

Early Years Education

IB Early Years

Play-based learning

Inquiry-based learning

Early literacy

Early numeracy

Observation

Assessment

Curriculum planning

Student wellbeing

Education

Early Years teaching qualification

Job description

GEMS International School - Dubai Hills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites an inspiring Early Years Teacher to join its IB continuum. The role focuses on inquiry-led, play-rich learning that builds communication, independence and curiosity in the youngest learners.

Starting August 2027, you will foster safe, inclusive classrooms, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborate with colleagues and specialists to support every child.