Nursery Assistant

The Position

ADNOC Schools is on the lookout for exceptional Nursery Assistants. This opening is situated at ADNOC School, Ruwais Campus in the Western Region (Al Dhafra) of Abu Dhabi, with a start date in January 2025.

ADNOC Schools follows the Massachusetts State Curriculum and boasts outstanding facilities in both Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Massachusetts Curriculum is among the most esteemed and successful educational frameworks in the United States, closely associated with renowned institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which serves as the standard entry qualification for colleges and universities in the U.S.

This is an exciting opportunity at ADNOC Schools, which is operated by Aldar Education. The schools provide world-class amenities and are designed to equip learners with a 21st Century curriculum, utilizing cutting-edge technology and excellent facilities.

Successful candidates will embody our core values and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the regional culture.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Nursery Team to provide high-quality care, child development, and learning experiences for nursery children in a nurturing, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Contribute to the nursery's commitment to the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Report to the Room Leader while closely working alongside the Nursery Teacher.
• Be accountable to the Principal and Vice Principal.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents or guardians.
• Assist in creating a stimulating, engaging, and interactive learning environment for all children.
• Support the daily program of purposeful play activities tailored to the children’s needs and developmental stages, fostering and promoting each child's learning.
• Monitor and guide children’s progress, providing feedback to the Room Leader regarding student development, and assess and observe when necessary.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and communicate any concerns about children, equipment, etc., to the Room Leader.
• Proactively support classroom routines to ensure children receive continuous assistance.
• Help meet the children's care needs, including feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes.
• Engage creatively with the children in the nursery under the guidance of the Room Leader.
• Foster positive interactions with children by offering stimulating activities that cater to their interests and developmental needs.
• Adhere to effective working practices, including safeguarding, and comply with all school policies and procedures.
• Support children’s weaning and eating requirements by encouraging them to eat and drink as needed. Report on their daily eating and toileting habits to the Room Leader and/or Nursery Teacher.
• Ensure effective supervision during mealtimes and that all dietary needs are met for children in your room.
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring gates are locked, addressing spills, monitoring the condition of toys and equipment, and reporting any issues to the Room Leader.
• Always promote and maintain a clean and safe environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Follow the School’s Health and Safety Policy to ensure a secure environment for children, parents, guardians, the nursery team, and visitors.
• Be sensitive to the needs of all children.
• Encourage positive values, attitudes, and behavior among children.
• Foster positive professional relationships with the nursery team.
• Work collaboratively as part of the entire Nursery Team and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Be flexible to work in any area of the nursery as required.

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