Social-Emotional Learning Through Art Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative and compassionate Social-Emotional Learning Through Art Tutor to help children and teenagers develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, confidence, and healthy coping skills through creative expression. You will work one-on-one with learners, using art-based activities to encourage emotional exploration, communication, problem-solving, and positive social interactions in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Sessions focus on fostering emotional wellbeing, resilience, creativity, and self-expression while helping students build the social-emotional skills needed to succeed both academically and personally. This is an educational coaching role and does not involve providing art therapy or mental health treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each student's social-emotional strengths, creative interests, and developmental needs

• Develop personalised art-based social-emotional learning programmes tailored to the learner's age and goals

• Use drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, crafts, mixed media, and other creative activities to encourage emotional expression and self-awareness

• Teach emotional recognition, empathy, resilience, and healthy coping strategies through engaging creative projects

• Help students develop confidence, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills

• Encourage mindfulness, reflection, and positive self-expression through art-based activities

• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes creativity and emotional growth

• Use age-appropriate discussions and reflective activities to help students process emotions and experiences

• Guide parents with practical ideas to encourage creativity and emotional development 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, Fine Arts, Art Education, Child Development, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or adolescents in educational, creative, coaching, or wellbeing settings

• Strong understanding of child development and social-emotional learning

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Art Education, Creative Arts Facilitation, Child Development, Positive Psychology, or a related field

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

• Knowledge of creative learning strategies and emotional intelligence development

• Experience facilitating art-based learning programmes or creative workshops for children

• Training in trauma-informed or strengths-based educational 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, art education, coaching, youth development, or wellbeing settings

• Experience delivering creative learning, social-emotional learning, or arts-based educational programmes

• One-to-one coaching or tutoring experience preferred

  
  

Required Skills

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• Creative arts facilitation

• Emotional intelligence development

• Art-based educational activities

• Child-centred communication

• Confidence and resilience building

• Creative problem-solving

• Positive behaviour support

• Parent coaching and collaboration

• Creativity, empathy, patience, 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.