Learning and Development Specialist (Early Childhood)

Learning and Development Specialist (Early Childhood)

Organization: A leading government education
academy in the UAE.

Key Focus Area: A network of government early
childhood education centers.

About the Network

Operating under the auspices of a prominent government
education academy, our network of early childhood centers provides exceptional
education and care for children aged 0–4 years. We are committed to fostering a
professional community built on care, collaboration, and excellence. We empower
our educators and specialists through continuous development and evidence -based
practices, ensuring every role contributes to shaping confident, curious, and
compassionate young learners.

Role Purpose

The Learning and Development Specialist (Early Childhood)
plays a critical role in the early identification, assessment, and intervention
for children aged 0–4 who are experiencing or demonstrating learning
difficulties or atypical developmental patterns. The specialist designs, leads,
and monitors specialized support programs, ensures high -quality inclusion
practices across the network, and builds staff capacity to meet the diverse
developmental needs of young children. This role ensures that children receive
appropriate, timely, and effective educational interventions in line with
national frameworks and international early childhood standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

Assessment & Early Identification

• Conduct
  comprehensive developmental assessments to identify children with atypical
  learning and developmental strengths and challenges.
  
• Develop
  and implement age -appropriate early screening tools aligned with local and
  international best practices.
  
• As a
  member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, contribute to the early
  identification of children experiencing learning, behavioral,
  developmental, or communication difficulties and who are at -risk. Design
  appropriate enrichment strategies and targeted interventions.
  
• Prepare
  individualized support plans (ISPs) and monitor child progress through
  validated indicators.
  

Intervention & Program Delivery

• Design
  and lead early intervention programs targeting cognitive, linguistic,
  motor, and socio -emotional development.
  
• Provide
  specialized support recommendations, strategies, and intervention plans
  for nursery staff and families.
  
• Ensure
  interventions are delivered consistently and effectively across all
  network centers.
  

Capacity Building & Staff Support

• Train,
  mentor, and guide nursery educators on early detection, intervention
  strategies, and inclusive classroom practices.
  
• Establish
  standards for staff working with children with learning difficulties and
  ensure ongoing professional development.
  
• Develop
  guidelines and tools to support high -quality inclusive education across
  nursery environments.
  

Family Engagement

• Provide
  counselling, guidance, and developmental support strategies to families.
  
• Organize
  workshops and awareness sessions to strengthen parental understanding and
  involvement in the child’s learning journey.
  

Quality Assurance & Data Governance

• Monitor
  and evaluate intervention programs to measure impact and ensure continuous
  improvement.
  
• Maintain
  accurate records and databases in line with data governance and
  safeguarding protocols.
  
• Prepare
  reports, progress summaries, and recommendations for senior management.
  

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Work
  closely with multidisciplinary teams, external specialists, and relevant
  government entities.
  
• Support
  community initiatives and awareness campaigns related to inclusion and
  early childhood learning needs.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s
  degree in Special Education, Learning Difficulties, or Early Childhood
  Education. (Preference will be given to candidates holding a PhD.)
  
• Minimum
  of 10 years of relevant professional experience in early intervention,
  special education, or early childhood inclusion.
  
• Proven
  experience working with children aged 0–4 with learning difficulties.
  
• Bilingual
  proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
  

Additional Credentials (Preferred):

• UAE -recognized
  licenses or certifications relevant to early childhood therapy, education,
  or clinical practice.
  
• Experience
  in GCC early childhood sectors, particularly in inclusive or government
  nursery environments.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of local inclusive education policies, safeguarding frameworks,
  and child protection standards.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong
  expertise in early childhood development and learning difficulties.
  
• Advanced
  assessment and diagnostic skills.
  
• Ability
  to design and evaluate intervention programs.
  
• Excellent
  communication, documentation, and report -writing skills.
  
• High
  cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with families and young
  children.
  
• Strong
  collaboration skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  

Benefits

Why Join?

• Be
  part of a leading government early childhood system.
  
• Contribute
  to meaningful, high -impact work that shapes children’s foundational
  learning.
  
• Access
  continuous professional development and career growth.
  
• Join a
  supportive, value -driven, and purpose -based professional community.
  
• Attractive salary package and excellent
  benefits.