About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Looking to start a rewarding career working with children, even if you don’t have prior experience? Here’s your chance. We’re urgently seeking Nursery Cleaners, Nannies, and Kids Helpers to join our team in Abu Hail, Dubai. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and excited about making a difference in a child’s early years, you’ll feel right at home here. With a competitive salary and supportive environment, this is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow while helping little ones thrive.
About the Company
Step inside our nursery, and you’ll find more than just colorful classrooms and cheerful walls—you’ll discover a tight-knit team passionate about nurturing every child’s unique potential. We believe learning flourishes in a clean, safe, and caring environment, and we work together (often with a few laughs along the way) to make each day special for our kids. Whether it’s celebrating birthdays together or sharing stories from home, we value community just as much as professionalism. Our doors are open to all nationalities, and our team reflects Dubai’s wonderful diversity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting teachers and caregivers with daily classroom routines and activities—think story time, arts and crafts, and more
- Keeping nursery spaces spotless by cleaning classrooms, play areas, and common facilities throughout the day
- Helping with meal and snack times: setting up, clearing away, and ensuring little ones enjoy their food safely
- Supporting children during drop-off and pick-up, providing a warm, reassuring presence for both kids and parents
- Pitching in with organizing toys, supplies, and learning materials (yes, sometimes that means singing along or building a block tower!)
- Alerting senior staff to any safety or health concerns you notice, so every child stays safe and happy
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Compassion and genuine care for children’s well-being
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy attitude—parents and kids will count on you
- Currently residing in the UAE (all nationalities welcome)
- Willingness to learn and adapt on the job
- Basic communication skills in English
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience in cleaning, childcare, or similar roles
- Ability to speak additional languages
- Comfort with playful, energetic environments
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: AED 2,500–3,200, paid on time, every month
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off services
- Supportive, multicultural team that helps you settle in quickly
- Training and development for those eager to grow
- Additional benefits as per UAE labor law (annual leave, healthcare, and more)
- A genuinely warm, friendly workplace where your work makes a tangible difference
You’ll be joining a community that values kindness, teamwork, and the joy that comes from helping children learn and flourish. If you’re ready to start your journey in childcare and support, our doors (and hearts) are open.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you share an example of a time when you supported young children or worked in a setting where you needed to be especially attentive to their needs?
- What steps would you take to ensure the nursery’s classrooms and play areas remain clean and safe throughout a busy day?
- How would you handle a situation where a child is upset during drop-off or pick-up? What would you do to comfort both the child and the parent?
- Describe how you would help set up and organize materials for activities like arts and crafts or story time, especially when working with energetic children.
- If you noticed a potential safety or health issue in the nursery, how would you respond?
- Working as part of a team is important here. Tell us about a time you had to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal—what role did you play?
- How do you stay calm and focused in a lively, sometimes noisy environment with young children?
- Tell us about a moment when you had to learn a new skill or adapt quickly on the job. How did you approach it?
- Imagine you’re assisting during meal or snack time and a child is struggling to eat or spills food. How would you handle the situation?
- This role requires a lot of energy and positivity. What do you do to keep your spirits up on challenging days?
- Our team comes from many different backgrounds. How do you build relationships with people from cultures different from your own?
- Why do you think a clean and organized space is important for children’s learning and well-being?
- What excites you most about working in a nursery environment, especially as someone who may be new to the field?