Full-Time Childcare Educator / Nanny Educator at DesignFlo… · Dubai

We are looking for a caring, responsible, patient, and energetic Full-Time Childcare Educator to support the daily learning, development, routine, and overall well-being of children.

This role is not limited to basic childcare or supervision. The primary responsibility is to actively engage the children in educational and developmental activities, build good habits and manners, support school learning, and maintain a structured and positive daily routine.

The ideal candidate should genuinely enjoy working with children and be able to combine learning, play, discipline, creativity, and emotional support in an age-appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities1. Educational & Developmental Support

The Childcare Educator will actively guide and participate in the children's learning and development through:

• Reading books aloud and encouraging an interest in reading
• English language and phonics activities
• Hindi language support, where applicable
• Number recognition and basic numeracy activities
• Writing practice, tracing, puzzles, and worksheets
• Storytelling and vocabulary-building activities
• General knowledge discussions and age-appropriate conversations
• Rhymes, songs, and memory games
• Fine motor skill activities such as cutting, sticking, drawing, colouring, and clay work
• School-readiness activities appropriate to the child's age and development

2. Skill & Behaviour Development

Support children in developing essential life and social skills, including:

• Building attention span and concentration
• Learning to listen and follow instructions
• Encouraging independent and imaginative play
• Teaching sharing, patience, and taking turns
• Providing positive behaviour guidance
• Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging children to express their feelings through words rather than crying, shouting, or inappropriate behaviour
• Encouraging independence and age-appropriate responsibility

3. School & Homework Support

• Supervise homework and ensure children complete their own work with appropriate guidance
• Revise topics covered at school
• Assist with reading, writing, phonics, numbers, and other age-appropriate subjects
• Prepare school bags, books, uniforms, and necessary materials the night before
• Check and update school communication notebooks when required
• Ensure school-related items and supplies are properly organised

4. Daily Routine Management

Manage the children's daily routine in a structured and organised manner, including:

• Morning preparation for school, including uniform, school bag, water bottle, socks, and shoes
• Supervising meals and encouraging independent/self-feeding
• Managing appropriate nap and rest schedules
• Supervising outdoor and indoor play
• Providing age-appropriate bathing assistance
• Managing evening wind-down and bedtime preparation routines
• Packing activity bags, snack bags, water, and children's essentials when going out

5. Manners & Social Development

Teach and reinforce good manners and positive behaviour, including:

• Greeting adults appropriately
• Good table manners
• Cleaning and putting away toys after play
• Waiting patiently and taking turns
• Sitting properly during meals and activities
• Speaking politely and respectfully
• Discouraging shouting, whining, and inappropriate behaviour
• Encouraging respect for others and their belongings

6. Children's Organisation

The role includes organisation duties strictly related to the children, such as:

• Organising children's toys and books
• Rotating toys and educational activities to maintain engagement
• Keeping educational and school supplies properly arranged
• Folding children's laundry and organising their cupboards
• Keeping children's belongings organised
• Preparing simple and healthy meals/snacks for the children

7. Activity Planning & Engagement

Plan engaging activities on a weekly basis to support learning, creativity, and physical development, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Drawing, colouring, cutting, and creative activities
• Sensory play
• Educational games and puzzles
• Library visits and age-appropriate book selection
• Park and outdoor play routines
• Indoor activities during unsuitable weather
• Actively limiting unnecessary screen time and introducing creative, educational, and physical alternatives

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Childcare Educator, Nursery Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Nanny/Educator, or similar childcare role
• Strong interest in early childhood education and child development
• Good spoken English and ability to communicate clearly with children
• Knowledge of phonics and early-years learning methods would be an advantage
• Hindi-speaking ability would be an advantage
• Ability to plan educational and creative activities independently
• Patient, caring, energetic, organised, and responsible personality
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries while providing warm and positive care
• Good understanding of children's hygiene, safety, routines, and age-appropriate behaviour
• Must be comfortable supporting both educational activities and children's daily routines

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who sees this position as more than simply supervising children. The successful candidate should be proactive, educationally focused, creative, patient, and genuinely interested in helping children learn and develop.

The candidate should be able to create a healthy balance between education, play, discipline, independence, outdoor activities, creativity, and rest, while maintaining a safe and positive environment for the children.

Pay: Up to AED3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person