Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a nurturing and experienced Early Childhood Emotional Regulation Tutor to support young children in developing the emotional and social skills they need to thrive during their early years. You will work with toddlers and children from infancy through the early primary years, helping them recognise emotions, manage frustration, build resilience, and develop positive relationships through play-based, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Sessions focus on strengthening emotional intelligence, self-regulation, communication, and school readiness while equipping parents with practical strategies to support their child's emotional development at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each child's emotional, social, and developmental needs

• Develop personalised emotional regulation programmes tailored to the child's age, developmental stage, and individual goals

• Teach children to recognise, express, and manage their emotions using age-appropriate strategies

• Use play-based learning, storytelling, sensory activities, games, music, movement, and creative experiences to teach emotional regulation skills

• Support the development of self-calming techniques, impulse control, patience, and resilience

• Encourage empathy, sharing, cooperation, kindness, and positive peer interactions

• Help prepare children for nursery, preschool, kindergarten, and school transitions by developing emotional readiness and confidence

• Guide parents in implementing consistent emotional regulation strategies and positive routines at home

• Maintain professional session records and monitor developmental progress

• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and other professionals where appropriate

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with young children in educational, early intervention, childcare, or therapeutic settings

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and social-emotional learning

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Early Childhood Education, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Discipline, Child Behaviour Management, Play Therapy, or related field

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, speech and language delays, or developmental delays

• Knowledge of attachment theory, emotional coaching, and play-based learning approaches

• Training in trauma-informed or strengths-based practice 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 infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or early primary-aged children

• Experience supporting emotional, behavioural, or social development in early childhood settings

• Experience delivering one-to-one coaching, early intervention, or play-based learning sessions is preferred

  
  

Required Skills

• Early childhood emotional regulation

• Play-based learning

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• Positive behaviour support

• Child development knowledge

• Emotional intelligence coaching

• Behaviour observation and assessment

• Parent coaching and family collaboration

• Communication and relationship-building

• Patience, empathy, and creativity

  
  

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.