Respect, Listening & Positive Behaviour Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a caring and experienced Respect, Listening & Positive Behaviour Tutor to help children and teenagers develop respectful communication, active listening, self-discipline, and positive behaviour that supports success at home, school, and in the community. You will work one-on-one with learners to strengthen social-emotional skills, improve relationships, and foster personal responsibility through engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions.

Sessions focus on helping students build empathy, kindness, cooperation, accountability, and effective communication while developing lifelong habits that promote emotional wellbeing, positive decision-making, and healthy relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each student's behavioural, social, and communication strengths and areas for development

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

• Teach respectful communication, active listening, and positive interpersonal skills

• Help students understand the importance of empathy, kindness, honesty, and personal responsibility

• Develop positive behaviour strategies that encourage self-control, cooperation, and good decision-making

• Teach conflict resolution, problem-solving, and respectful ways to express emotions and opinions

• Use role-playing, games, storytelling, collaborative activities, and real-life scenarios to reinforce learning

• Encourage responsibility for personal actions and help students understand the impact of their behaviour on others

• Strengthen confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness

• Guide parents with practical strategies to reinforce respectful behaviour, active listening, and positive routines at home

• Maintain professional session records and monitor student progress

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

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or adolescents in educational, behavioural, counselling, or youth development settings

• Strong understanding of child development, positive behaviour support, and social-emotional learning

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Discipline, Child Behaviour Management, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Life Coaching, or a related field

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

• Knowledge of restorative practices, emotional intelligence, and behaviour intervention strategies

• Training in trauma-informed, strengths-based, or solution-focused 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 or adolescents in education, behaviour support, counselling, coaching, or youth development

• Experience delivering positive behaviour, social skills, or personal development programmes

• One-to-one coaching or tutoring experience preferred

  
  

Required Skills

• Positive behaviour coaching

• Active listening instruction

• Respect and values education

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• Conflict resolution

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Emotional intelligence development

• Positive behaviour support

• Parent coaching and collaboration

• Patience, empathy, and professionalism

  
  

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.