Teaching Assistant

Job DescriptionGroup work under the guidance of a teacher. Assistance in organizing children's daily routines, including support during play, activities, care, and adaptation.ResponsibilitiesSupport from the teacher in organizing the daily life and routine of the group.Accompanying children during games, activities, walks, meals and rest.Assistance in preparing materials, equipment and space for classes.Helping children with personal hygiene and daily care.Accompanying children during transitions to other areas of the center: art, music, sports and others.Strict adherence to internal rules, work standards, scripts, and approved instructions of the center.Compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, wellbeing, positive behaviour and confidentiality procedures.Participation in the preparation of group rooms for the opening of the center and internal training.Maintaining order and safe organization of space in the group throughout the day.Assisting the teacher in monitoring children and promptly informing them about changes in their well-being, behavior, or emotional state.Independently conducting individual play, creative, sensory, speech, and motor activities according to approved plans and notes, as well as replacing the teacher in conducting classes and activities when necessary.Supporting children during the adaptation period, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere.Assistance in organizing routine moments: meeting children, preparing for walks, meals, daytime naps, and handing them over to parents.Promoting children's development of independence, communication skills, self-care and positive behavior.Participation in team meetings, internal training, and implementation of recommendations from the teacher, psychologist, and inclusion coordinator.RequirementsHigher education or experience working in an Early Childhood Centre, nursery or kindergarten with at least a complete secondary education or its equivalent.Experience in ECC.Understanding the needs of children aged 1.5 to 5 years.Confident level of English for everyday communication.Friendliness, patience and ability to work in a team.Experience working in a Dubai kindergarten or in an international environment will be an advantage.Working hours and conditionsStart date: to be confirmed.Before the opening, an internship, space preparation, and onboarding are planned.Opportunity for professional development in the field of Early Childhood Education.Terms of cooperation and salary are discussed individually based on the interview results.