Baby Sensory Facilitator

About the role

Orange Wheels is looking for an energetic, confident and experienced facilitator to run engaging sensory sessions for babies aged 3-18 months, accompanied by their parents or caregivers. The role covers five locations each week: three in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi. Each session takes 1 hour of facilitation plus 1 hour for setup and clearing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sessions using music, rhythm, songs, rhymes, movement, storytelling, sensory exploration and parent-baby bonding.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of infant development and age-appropriate sensory stimulation.
• Adapt activities, pacing and interaction to different ages, developmental stages and individual responses.
• Use expressive verbal and non-verbal communication, varied vocal tones, facial expressions and gestures to engage groups.
• Build rapport with babies and parents and encourage active caregiver participation.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, managing setup, materials and clearing.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality sessions across all five locations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience conducting baby sensory, infant enrichment or music-and-movement sessions in a nursery, specialist programme or similar setting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Psychology or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of infant development and early-years learning.
• Genuine enjoyment of interacting with babies and parents.
• Valid paediatric first aid certification, or willingness to obtain one before starting.
• Ability to pass background and safeguarding checks and legal eligibility to work in the UAE.
• Own transport and willingness to travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (a transport allowance is provided).

Required skills

• Excellent musicality, rhythm, timing and confidence leading songs and movement activities.
• High energy, warmth, stage presence and excellent verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Ability to regulate vocal tone, manage group dynamics and adjust session pacing.
• Preferred: experience with Baby Sensory, Music Monkeys, Gymboree or Kindermusik, and familiarity with UK, US or Scandinavian early-years curricula.