Child Development Consultant

Role Overview

We are seeking a Child Development Consultant to provide expert guidance to parents, caregivers, and schools on children's developmental progress, age-appropriate expectations, and strategies to support healthy development. You will act as a trusted advisor to families navigating developmental milestones, parenting concerns, and early childhood challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental consultations with parents and caregivers

• Advise on typical and atypical developmental milestones from birth to adolescence

• Provide guidance on parenting approaches, play, and environmental enrichment

• Support families of children with developmental variations or early concerns

• Liaise with paediatricians, SLTs, OTs, and educational psychologists as needed

• Deliver parent workshops and group educational sessions

• Write clear developmental guidance reports and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education

• Minimum 3 years child development practice or advisory experience

• Strong knowledge of developmental theory and research

• Experience communicating complex developmental information to parents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical, educational, or research child development setting

• Workshop design and group facilitation experience

• Knowledge of UAE educational landscape

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching and holistic wellbeing practice is not regulated by a single authority in the UAE; however, practitioners must hold recognised professional qualifications and relevant certifications from reputable bodies. For any clinical or quasi-clinical services, a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence may be required. All practitioners must comply with applicable UAE regulations and operate strictly within their professional scope of practice.

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

• 3+ years child development advisory or practice experience

• Parent consultation and family guidance delivery

Required Skills

• Developmental milestone expertise

• Parent guidance and education

• Workshop facilitation

• Report writing

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration

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

  
  

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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.