Infant Massage Instructor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

70% commission on paid sessions

Flexible freelance schedule

Home-based or on-site sessions

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai is seeking an Infant Massage Instructor to teach parents and caregivers about the benefits and techniques of infant massage. You will deliver group courses and provide individual guidance to support parent‑infant bonding and early development.

The role offers a flexible freelance/contract arrangement with the opportunity to build a private practice, including home-based sessions or sessions at schools or student homes in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Recognised infant massage instructor training (IAIM-certified or equivalent).
• DBS/police clearance check.
• Minimum 1 year infant massage instruction experience.
• Understanding of infant development and attachment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infant massage courses for parents of newborns to 12-month-old babies.
• Teach safe, gentle infant massage sequences using evidence-based techniques.
• Educate parents on developmental and bonding benefits of infant massage.
• Adapt teaching for parents of premature babies or infants with medical needs.
• Guide parents in reading infant cues and responsive touch.
• Provide take-home resources and printed sequence guides.
• Collaborate with midwives, health visitors, and postnatal support professionals.

Skills

Group facilitation

Flexible schedule

Home visits

Online sessions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Collaborative environment

Private practice

Education

IAIM-certified or equivalent

DBS clearance

Job description

• Workspace
• Family home
• Online
• Nursery or preschool
• Schools
• Parent education workshops
• Community centres

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Infant Massage Instructor to teach parents and caregivers the benefits and techniques of infant massage. You will deliver group courses and individual guidance to support parent‑infant bonding, infant development, and parental confidence in the early weeks and months.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver infant massage courses for parents of newborns to 12-month-old babies
• Teach safe, gentle infant massage sequences using evidence-based techniques
• Educate parents on the developmental and bonding benefits of infant massage
• Adapt teaching for parents of premature babies or infants with medical needs
• Guide parents in reading infant cues and responsive touch
• Provide take-home resources and printed sequence guides
• Collaborate with midwives, health visitors, and postnatal support professionals

Minimum Qualifications

• Recognised Infant Massage Instructor training (IAIM-certified or equivalent)
• DBS/police clearance check
• Minimum 1 year infant massage instruction experience
• Understanding of infant development and attachment

Preferred Qualifications

• IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) certification
• Postnatal doula or breastfeeding support background

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching and holistic wellbeing practice is not regulated by a single authority in the UAE; however, practitioners must hold recognised professional qualifications and relevant certifications from reputable bodies. For any clinical or quasi‑clinical services, a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence may be required. All practitioners must comply with applicable UAE regulations and operate strictly within their professional scope of practice.

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

• 1–2 years infant massage instruction practice

Required Skills

• Group facilitation
• 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 an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 70% commission on all completed and fully paid consultations, coaching sessions, workshops, and family support programmes.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are made monthly.
Independent contractor position.

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 70% commission on all completed and fully paid consultations, coaching sessions, workshops, and family support programmes.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are made monthly.
Independent contractor position.