Overview

Job Description
Role Overview
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young learners. This role involves delivering high-quality Early Years instruction, fostering creativity, and supporting children’s holistic development in alignment with GEMS Education standards and KHDA requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning – Deliver engaging, play-based lessons aligned with the Early Years curriculum to support holistic child development.
Classroom Management – Create and maintain a safe, positive, and well-organized learning environment that encourages independence and respectful behavior.
Student Support – Monitor each child’s progress and provide targeted support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
Collaboration & Professionalism – Work closely with colleagues and leadership while participating in meetings and ongoing professional development.
Parent Engagement – Build strong relationships with parents through consistent communication and regular updates on student progress.
Skills
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certification
- Teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent).
- KHDA approval (or ability to obtain it).
Experience
- Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience in an Early Years / Kindergarten setting (preferably in the UAE).
- Experience with EYFS, play-based learning, and inquiry-driven classrooms.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Warm, patient, and child-centered approach.
- Strong classroom-management abilities.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Preferred Candidate
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
