Psychologist Early Childhood

Job Description:

Organization:Sharjah Education Academy (SEA)

Key Focus Area: Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN)

About Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN)

Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN), operating under Sharjah Education Academy (SEA), delivers high-quality early childhood education and care for children aged 0–4 across the Emirate of Sharjah. SGN is dedicated to nurturing a professional community founded on care, collaboration, and excellence. We support our educators and specialists through ongoing development and evidence-based practices, ensuring each role contributes to shaping confident, curious, and compassionate young learners.

Role Purpose

The Psychologist supports the psychological, behavioral, and socio-emotional development of children aged 0–4 across SGN nurseries. The role provides expert assessment, early intervention, consultation, and guidance for three key groups:

• Children – psychological assessment, emotional/behavioral support, early intervention.
• Teacher
  s – training, classroom guidance, behavior management strategies.
• Parents – counselling, positive parenting support, developmental guidance.

The Psychologist ensures that all children's developmental needs are understood and supported using evidence-based early childhood psychology practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Support for Children (Primary Role)
• Conduct psychological, developmental, and behavioral assessments for children aged 0–4.
• Identify developmental delays, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation issues, and social-emotional needs.
• Develop individualized psychological support plans and implement early intervention strategies.
• Deliver one-on-one or small-group sessions to promote emotional, social, and behavioral development.
• Monitor and document progress using validated early childhood assessment tools.
• Support and Capacity Building for Teachers
• Train educators on early childhood development, emotional regulation, behavior guidance, and early warning signs.
• Provide classroom coaching and model child-centered behavioral strategies.
• Assist teachers in managing challenging behaviors using proactive, positive approaches.
• Help create inclusive, emotionally supportive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
• Guidance, Counselling & Engagement for Parents
• Offer counseling and guidance to support children's growth and well-being.
• Conduct workshops on positive parenting, emotional support, early childhood development, and behavior strategies.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Strengthen home-nursery partnerships for consistent child support.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Identify and address concerns related to child well-being following SGN safeguarding protocols.
• Provide guidance on trauma-informed and child-safe practices.
• Participate in case reviews and child-protection processes in line with UAE regulations.
• Program Development & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Work closely with speech therapists, inclusion specialists, and external agencies.
• Contribute to SGN’s early intervention and inclusive education initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide expert recommendations.
• Documentation, Reporting & Data Governance
• Maintain accurate psychological records, case notes, and developmental data.
• Prepare progress reports, summaries, and recommendations for internal use and families.
• Ensure all documentation complies with ethical, confidentiality, and UAE safeguarding standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with young children in clinical, educational, or early intervention…