Careers
Are you a passionate and progressive childcare and early-years education professional looking to nurture the leaders of tomorrow? Do you want to play an active role in the research and development of pioneering project-based learning techniques that will inspire the rest of the world? If you believe in the power of curiosity and creativity and are looking to join a talented hand-picked team, we’d love to hear from you.
Amplifying the boundless curiosity of childhood
WHY JOIN ORA?
Inspired by the UAE and combining traditional values, forward-thinking ideas, future-conscious educational research and our original Zayed Early-Learning Framework – guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – Ora is pioneering the future of early-childhood development from Dubai.
Ora believes that educators are so much more than just teachers. Employee engagement and investment are at the top of our priority list, with our inspiring colleagues regularly attending accredited international teacher-training programmes that cover the world’s most forward-thinking teaching techniques. Our early-years education and childcare experts are passionate about using child-initiated learning methods to channel little ones’ curiosity, creativity, authenticity and unique natural talents to unleash their full potential. Working alongside young people to simultaneously teach and learn, our educators reflect on what they observe in young people, playing an important role in determining not only the most pioneering ways to teach them, but also how to influence our framework’s future direction so that it becomes the most inspiring curriculum in the world. Passionate about children and how they understand our planet today, our educators recognise what kind of encouragement and assistance each individual child needs to nurture his or her future leader and create a brighter, more sustainable future.
HOW WE HIRE
At Ora, we recruit only the most knowledgeable and passionate childcare and early-education professionals. Playing the role of active researchers, candidates must be willing to develop not only the children in our care, but also our innovative Zayed Early-Learning Framework. One of Ora’s goals is to transform its programme into the most pioneering early-years curriculum in the world.
We have an Equal Opportunities Policy in place, and we welcome people of all nationalities, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity fosters tolerance, understanding, happiness, commitment and sustainability, and that it will help us develop a pioneering early-years education framework that the rest of the world can look to for guidance and inspiration.
We follow a best-practice approach when it comes to recruitment, ensuring that all candidates go through a thorough hiring process that meets global standards. All of our staff undergo rigorous background checks before joining our talented team.
MEET OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Dina holds a Bachelor’s degree in business management and has been working in education management in the Middle East for over seven years. Dina started her career as a high-school teacher, teaching economics and business before moving into HR and operations in educational facilities. Inspired by her own children – who she says have been her greatest and most inspiring educators – Dina believes that every young person is unique and has the right to an exceptional education that offers him or her the skills to be able to adapt to life’s evolving challenges.
“The beauty of the Ora curriculum is that it has been created today with tomorrow in mind. By following the Zayed Early-Learning Framework, our children are guided to reach their full learning potential. I have always been intrigued by a child’s ability to grasp knowledge and use it for his or her development. Now imagine the potential that same child has when he or she is placed in an extraordinary environment and provided with world-class resources."
Dina Nursery Manager
Boasting five years’ early-years education experience, Karina worked as a kindergarten teacher in Dubai- and Denmark-based nurseries before accepting a position as lead educator at a Dubai-based centre for children with additional needs. Passionate about incorporating movement into the early-years framework, in her free time Karina enjoys walking, dancing and working out. An animal lover with two cats, Karina believes that the presence of animals can enhance children’s learning and development. She recently completed an Animal-Assisted Therapy course to more deeply understand the beneficial roles that living creatures may play in human development.
“I am inspired by children’s natural curiosity and their desire to learn new things. It’s incredibly rewarding to play a role in young people’s development and motivate them on their early-learning paths."
Karina Educator
Maita used to be a science teacher in the Philippines, but she’s still passionate about the power science has to motivate curiosity in children and prepare young minds to embrace challenges through strength and determination. When she’s not looking after the children at Ora, Maita loves reading detective fiction.
“I hope that one day educational institutes from all over the world share Ora’s inspiring ethos and listen to children in the same way, respecting their opinions and views. I believe this is vital elements of teaching young people how to create happiness in their lives."
Maita Nursery Assistant
Nikki has been a dedicated nurse for six-plus years. She started her career in the Philippines, working as an emergency nurse for two years before moving to Dubai to work as a home nurse taking care of babies and young children. Passionate about children’s wellbeing and happiness, Nikki was inspired to move to Ora to look after our young learners. When she’s not working you’ll find her relaxing with her husband or video calling her family back home in the Philippines.
“I am proud and honoured that I get to work with such wonderful children every day. I am passionate about making sure little ones are happy and healthy during their early-years journey."
Nikki Nurse
Shayne has been working in Dubai for the past four years. Starting off her career in a hospital in the Philippines, she moved to Dubai to work in a home-care environment. Shayne says that being a nurse is a fulfilling job in that it allows her to positively influence not only her patients, but their families too. Shayne – who believes that fostering an upbeat outlook in life is vital to one’s good health – is a mother to one. When she isn’t working you’ll find her dining out, cooking and spending time with her family.
“I love helping others feel healthy and happy. I hope to make a difference to children’s lives through positivity, tenderness and love – and always with a smile on my face."
Shayne Nurse
Before coming to Dubai, Raquel worked in the Philippines in a hotel as Housekeeper for 3 years. She has also worked as a voluntary Assistant Teacher in a daycare facility for 1 year. Raquel also has experience as a caregiver for almost 6 years before joining Ora as a Nursery Assistant. She’s excited to be a part of the Ora team and believes she can help in providing a safe environment for the children at Ora.
Raquel Nursery Assistant
Rhea Osano worked in the Philippines as a kindergarten teacher for 7 years – she also taught children in Grade 4 and 5. Rhea holds a Bachelor’s Gegree in Elementary Education with a Major in General Education. Furthermore, she completed her Academic Units in Master of Arts in Education Major Educational Management.
“Teaching is my passion and I love playing, singing and dancing with children."
Rhea Teacher Assistant
Blesshe worked in the Philippines as a Secondary School teacher and specialised in teaching Science. Before becoming a teacher, Blesshe also worked as a tutor in different schools where she offered one-to-one support to help her students achieve their goals.
“As a teacher, I earned an excellent reputation among the students and parents. I apply all my understanding and give my best to help everyone at Ora."
Blesshe Nursery Assistant
Monia is originally from Tunisia and has lived in Dubai for the past 12 years. She’s one of the Teaching Assistants in the Jetsets at Ora and has 3 years of experience in nurseries. She loves working with children and being a part of their learning and development.
Monia Teaching Assistant
Paula works as an Assistant Teacher at Ora. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Previously, she has worked in a hospital as a Medical Front Desk Associate. In her free time, she loves to paint and aspires to become a Visual Artist someday. She is very fond of children because they are not afraid to express themselves through art.
“I believe that every child is born an artist because they are not afraid or have self-doubt."
Paula Teaching Assistant
Fahima is an experienced, fun and enthusiastic teacher from London who holds a CACHE Level 3 in Child Care. She has worked with FS1 children for over 10 years. After moving to Dubai in 2009, she continued to follow her passion through sharing her knowledge and experience whilst working as a CACHE Assessor for 2 years. During this time, she supported/mentored a range of candidates in becoming qualified Early Years Practitioners. Fahima enjoys challenging children’s critical thinking skills through having a ‘Inquiry-based’ learning approach as well as supporting children to become independent learners, all with the aim of promoting and reinforcing student’s independence and meeting their individual needs.
“I believe every child is unique and is born with a gift. A talent which when nurtured provides a firm foundation where innovative ideas, creativity and resilience continues to blossom. This focusses mainly on each child’s strengths and interests which in return allows them to reach their full potential."
Fahima Lead Educator
Aliaa is a friendly, nurturing, and dedicated teacher who has an ambition to succeed in the educational field. She holds a Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce, Cache Level 3 and a Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design. Aliaa began her educational journey seven years ago in Syria where she educated kindergarten children for two years and then decided to move to the UAE where she continued her passion in teaching children for the past five years.
“I have a passion for educating young children and I believe that every child has a unique and wonderful spirit. My goal is to encourage and support children to independently explore, discover and actively learn to grow into adults who are independent, responsible, and compassionate innovators."
Aliaa Educator
Marjorie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and has been working as a primary teacher in the field of education for three-plus years. Marjorie started her educational career in South Africa as a Grade 2 teacher for 2 years. She decided to broaden her educational knowledge by moving to the UAE where she taught Year 1 for a year.
“Being a Primary teacher is so much more than just being involved in the physical act of teaching. Compassion, enthusiasm and dedication towards teaching along with the ability to prepare, plan, and implement lessons and instructional units are the strengths of a worthy teacher. As a teacher you must strive to serve the youth of the community and country by contributing your time and talents. It is important for your learners to understand their full potential and help them realise how important they are for the future of this country and their lifelong contribution to the world as we know it. I believe that as a teacher you have the opportunity to be an educator, a leader of your classroom, and with that power comes responsibility and opportunity to shape minds and ideas. You have the opportunity to make a difference."