Practitioner Specialist

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Job Description

The Reimagining Early Childhood Education (RECEPZ) project has been established to promote and investigate the practices of inquiry, innovation, and learning design amongst a cohort of educators representing a diverse array of early childhood learning settings in Abu Dhabi. ... The AGPN Practitioner Specialist is an experienced educator and teacher leader who participates in all aspects of the intellectual work of the project, with special responsibility for overseeing study groups associated with the Al Ghad Public Nurseries (AGPN)...

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborates on project strategy and design - Works collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and other team members to determine project goals and priorities. (10%)
• Designs and facilitates professional development - ... (20%)
• Supports classroom inquiry and school-based learning communities - ... (25%)
• Builds and maintains educator relationships, collects documentation, and provides insights - ... (25%)
• Contributes to project materials and dissemination - ... (20%)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education or a related field
• Three or more years of related work experience, ideally in an early childhood educational setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic, along with strong understanding of cultural practices and social norms prevalent in Arabic‑speaking and Muslim communities.
• Candidates wishing to be considered must submit a cover letter along with their resume.