Job description

Company Description

Acquired by HEI UAE in August 2024, this Reggio Emilia inspired nursery extends a pedagogical approach that is deeply rooted in Scandinavian early childhood education. The Nursery now also benefits from the HEI School concept and pedagogical excellence through its renowned curriculum and teacher training. Children thrive in the freedom to express themselves, while exploring, sharing, investigating, researching and creating in ways that they see fit. Art Village Nursery places a strong focus on the “Forest School approach, where “nature serves as the greatest teacher”. 

The language teacher’s primary responsibility is the safety and linguistic education of all the children at The HEI Early Learning Centre and specifically those in their care. The teacher will need to adhere to HEI operational guidelines and a pedagogical approach to early childhood education.

Overall:

• Plan, prepare and deliver activities that facilitate learning experiences in accordance with HEI curriculum
• Implement lesson plans in accordance with HEI curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and classroom schedule.
• Prepare classroom activities in accordance with HEI curriculum and KHDA language guidelines.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources and instruct and monitor students in use of them.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development, create reports as per HEI guidelines.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents and through parent-teacher conferences.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by using positive reinforcement and establishing age-appropriate rules and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Keep accident records and inform the nurse when a medical assistant is needed.
• Participate in training, meetings, and events.
• Provide appropriate feedback and communicate necessary information regularly to administration, colleagues, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Inspect and maintain record of damage or lost materials, maintain classroom inventory updated with a full sign off of inventory in August, December and June each year. 
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance, time sheets, and classroom folders.
• Maintain child centered displays and children's portfolios updated and changed regularly to evidence the learning journey in the classroom.
• Use an approved Parent Application for tracking and communication.
• Adhere to Centre policies.

Centre Operations:

• Support Nursery Principal and classrooms in day-to-day operations when requested. 

Curriculum Development:

• Attend franchisee training as needed. 
• Collaborate with the Nursery principal and peers to improve the educational offering and to create processes that further enhance children’s learning.
• Support Teaching assistants in implementing the curriculum effectively and providing resources and training as needed. 

Financial Management: 

• Monitor lesson expenses and implement cost-effective measures. 

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up to date with local and national regulations governing Early Learning Centres. 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and safeguarding regulations as well as educational standards. 
• Coordinate inspections when required, maintaining accurate records, and addressing any compliance issues promptly. 

Parent and Community Engagement & Marketing Activities:

• Foster strong relationships with parents, addressing their concerns, and maintaining regular communication. 
• Participate in community events, open houses, and parent workshops when required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field  OR NCFE Cache Level 3 certificate or a Bachelor in Arabic.
• At least 2 years working with children in a nursery or early learning setting
• Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of the  child-centered education philosophy; child safety protocols; creative mindset; problem-solving skills; strong classroom management and multitasking; confidentiality and understanding of child information sharing; collaborative team player; lesson planning and scheduling; flexibility and resilience under pressure