Infant Development Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for an Infant Development Specialist to support families of babies and toddlers aged 0–3 years in promoting optimal development across sensory, motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional domains. You will deliver family-centred developmental guidance and early stimulation programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental observations and milestone monitoring for infants and toddlers

• Provide personalised developmental stimulation guidance to parents and caregivers

• Deliver parent-infant interaction coaching and play-based development activities

• Advise on age-appropriate activities, toys, and environmental enrichment

• Support families of infants with developmental concerns or atypical development

• Liaise with paediatricians, OTs, SLTs, and early intervention teams

• Provide psychoeducation to parents on infant brain development and learning

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field

• Minimum 2 years infant or toddler development practice

• Knowledge of developmental milestone frameworks

• Training in infant-toddler development or early intervention

Preferred Qualifications

• RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) or similar training

• Experience with at-risk or premature infant populations

• Infant mental health training

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

• 2+ years infant and toddler developmental support

• Home-based or family centre delivery

Required Skills

• Infant developmental assessment

• Parent-infant interaction coaching

• Play-based learning facilitation

• Developmental milestone knowledge

• Family-centred practice

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.