School Readiness Specialist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% commission on lessons

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring seeks a School Readiness Specialist to ready children aged 3–6 for formal schooling. You will assess development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains and deliver targeted preparation for families.

You will work remotely, at students' homes or schools, with a flexible freelance schedule and income on a 60% commission basis. Dubai-based private practice expansion opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• 2+ years early years or school readiness practice
• Developmental screening experience
• Experience coaching families and guiding parents on child readiness

Responsibilities

• Assess children's school readiness across developmental domains
• Design and deliver school readiness preparation programmes
• Support children in developing pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, and social skills
• Guide parents on how to support school readiness at home
• Liaise with nurseries and early years educators
• Provide advice on school selection and curriculum transitions
• Write developmental summaries and readiness reports

Skills

Developmental assessment

Early literacy

Early numeracy

Parent coaching

School transition support

Freelance schedule

Private practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years early years teaching or developmental assessment experience

Knowledge of Foundation Stage or EYFS frameworks

Job description

Workspace
Online (remote)
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools (where contracted)
Community venues (where applicable)

Role Overview

We are looking for a School Readiness Specialist to prepare young children aged 3–6 for a successful transition into formal schooling. You will assess developmental readiness across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains, and deliver targeted preparation programmes for families.

Key Responsibilities

Assess children's school readiness across key developmental domains

Design and deliver school readiness preparation programmes

Support children in developing pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, and social skills

Guide parents on how to support school readiness at home

Liaise with nurseries and early years educators

Provide advice on school selection and curriculum transitions

Write developmental summaries and readiness reports

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years early years teaching or developmental assessment experience

Knowledge of Foundation Stage or EYFS frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with children who have developmental delays

Knowledge of UAE school admissions processes

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 early years or school readiness practice

Developmental screening experience

Required Skills

Developmental assessment

Early literacy and numeracy

Parent coaching

School transition support

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

Application Process

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 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.

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 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.