Healthy Digital Habits & Family Responsibility Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Healthy Digital Habits & Family Responsibility Tutor to help children and teenagers develop a balanced relationship with technology while fostering responsibility, independence, and positive family values. You will work one-on-one with learners to build healthy screen-time habits, digital wellbeing, self-discipline, online safety awareness, and practical life skills that contribute to a harmonious home environment.

Sessions focus on helping students become responsible digital citizens who can manage technology wisely, contribute positively to family life, and develop lifelong habits that support their emotional wellbeing, academic success, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each student's digital habits, daily routines, and family responsibilities

• Develop personalised coaching programmes tailored to the learner's age, developmental stage, and family goals

• Teach healthy screen-time management and balanced technology use

• Promote responsible use of social media, gaming, messaging, and digital devices

• Educate students on digital wellbeing, online safety, cyberbullying prevention, digital etiquette, and responsible online behaviour

• Help students develop routines that balance schoolwork, hobbies, family time, exercise, sleep, and recreational technology use

• Encourage responsibility through age-appropriate household responsibilities, organisation, and self-management skills

• Teach time management, self-discipline, and accountability for personal responsibilities

• Foster respectful communication, cooperation, and positive family relationships

• Guide parents in implementing healthy digital boundaries, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement strategies at home

• Maintain professional session records and monitor student progress

• Collaborate with tutors, educators, counsellors, or other professionals where appropriate

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Counselling, Social Work, Family Studies, Occupational Therapy, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or adolescents in educational, coaching, counselling, or family support settings

• Strong understanding of child development, digital wellbeing, and positive behaviour support

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Digital Citizenship, Positive Parenting, Executive Function Coaching, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Child Behaviour Management, or related field

• Experience supporting children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, or executive functioning challenges

• Knowledge of healthy technology use, family systems, and behaviour management strategies

• Training in strengths-based, solution-focused, or trauma-informed approaches is advantageous

  
  

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

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 2+ years working with children, adolescents, or families in education, coaching, counselling, or wellbeing settings

• Experience delivering programmes focused on life skills, behaviour development, executive functioning, or digital wellbeing

• One-to-one coaching or tutoring experience preferred

  
  

Required Skills

• Digital wellbeing coaching

• Healthy screen-time management

• Digital citizenship education

• Online safety and cyber awareness

• Family responsibility coaching

• Time management and self-discipline

• Executive functioning support

• Positive behaviour strategies

• Parent coaching and collaboration

• Communication, empathy, and active listening

  
  

Benefits

• 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

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.