Early Years Teacher
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About the Role
Masterminds Early Learning Center is seeking an exceptional Early Years Teacher to join its award-winning Dubai education team. The role involves teaching children aged 2-5 years across Preschool, Pre-K, and early Kindergarten stages, focusing on language, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging daily learning experiences for Preschool, Pre K, and early Kindergarten aged children
- Support children’s development across communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, independence, confidence, and social emotional growth
- Create hands on, developmentally appropriate activities linked to weekly themes, knowledge rich learning, and enrichment programs
- Build children’s vocabulary, listening skills, attention, early reasoning, curiosity, and love of learning
- Establish warm, structured classroom routines that support emotional security, independence, and positive behaviour
- Observe, document, and track children’s progress through daily observation, learning evidence, and internal documentation
- Differentiate support based on each child’s developmental stage, readiness, and individual needs
- Prepare classroom materials, displays, learning provocations, equipment, and resources for daily and weekly use
- Collaborate with specialist teachers across languages, music, physical development, creative arts, and enrichment programs
- Communicate professionally with parents and contribute to progress updates, meetings, and learning documentation
- Supervise children during transitions, specialist lessons, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, trips, and school events
- Follow all safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, confidentiality, and school policies
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching young children aged approximately 2–5 years
- Experience teaching Preschool, Pre K (Nursery, Reception) Early Years and/or early Kindergarten students
- Strong understanding of early childhood development, classroom routines, child led and teacher guided learning, and age appropriate behaviour support
- Experience supporting children’s development in communication, early literacy, phonics readiness, pre writing, early numeracy, independence, and social emotional skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent early childhood / education qualification preferred
- Exceptional spoken and written English, with the ability to model high quality language for young learners
- Ability to create warm, engaging, hands on learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and independence
- Strong relationship building skills with children, parents, and colleagues
- Professional presence aligned with the premium nature of the Masterminds brand
- Highly organized, flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Masterminds Early Learning Center is seeking an exceptional Early Years Teacher to join its award winning Dubai education team.
- This role is ideal for a warm, highly capable teacher with strong experience working with young children from approximately 2–5 years.
- The successful candidate should be confident supporting children across Preschool, Pre K, and early Kindergarten stages.
- Masterminds is a premium early learning environment known for high standards, personalized attention, and a rich curriculum.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching young children aged approximately 2–5 years.
- Experience teaching Preschool, Pre K (Nursery, Reception) Early Years and/or early Kindergarten students.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development, classroom routines, child led and teacher guided learning, and age appropriate behaviour support.
- Experience supporting children’s development in communication, early literacy, phonics readiness, pre writing, early numeracy, independence, and social emotional skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent early childhood / education qualification preferred.
- Exceptional spoken and written English.
- Ability to create warm, engaging, hands on learning experiences.
- Strong relationship building skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Professional presence aligned with the premium nature of the Masterminds brand.
- Highly organized, flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging daily learning experiences for Preschool, Pre K, and early Kindergarten aged children.
- Support children’s development across communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, independence, confidence, and social emotional growth.
- Create hands on, developmentally appropriate activities linked to weekly themes, knowledge rich learning, and enrichment programs.
- Build children’s vocabulary, listening skills, attention, early reasoning, curiosity, and love of learning.
- Establish warm, structured classroom routines that support emotional security, independence, and positive behaviour.
- Observe, document, and track children’s progress through daily observation, learning evidence, and internal documentation.
- Differentiate support based on each child’s developmental stage, readiness, and individual needs.
- Prepare classroom materials, displays, learning provocations, equipment, and resources for daily and weekly use.
- Collaborate with specialist teachers across languages, music, physical development, creative arts, and enrichment programs.
- Communicate professionally with parents and contribute to progress updates, meetings, and learning documentation.
- Supervise children during transitions, specialist lessons, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, trips, and school events.
- Follow all safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, confidentiality, and school policies.
Compensation & Benefits
- AED 11,000 – 14,000 per month, tax free, including base salary and housing allowance.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- UAE residence visa.
- Relocation support may be considered for exceptional international candidates.
- End of service benefits in accordance with UAE law.
- Approximately 2.5 months of paid vacation across the academic year.
- Training and development opportunities within Masterminds’ Dubai platform.
Start Date
- August 2026.
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