Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher / Early Years Educator Position: Preschool Teacher / Early Years Educator Department: Academic / Early Years Reporting To: Centre Head / Head of School Location: Maple Bear Canadian Preschool, Sector 71, Gurugram Key Responsibilities 1. Child Development & Learning Outcomes \* Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the Maple Bear curriculum, learning objectives, and developmental outcomes. \* Prepare lesson plans that integrate cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and motor development. \* Observe and understand individual children’s developmental needs, interests, strengths, and areas requiring support. \* Track developmental milestones and maintain appropriate observations and records for each child. \* Provide individualised support and adapt activities wherever required to meet varied learning needs. \* Create opportunities for children to develop independence, confidence, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 2. Classroom Instruction & Activity Planning \* Design and conduct engaging, hands-on, play-based, and experiential learning activities. \* Use storytelling, music, art, craft, role-play, sensory activities, movement, outdoor play, and other age-appropriate methods. \* Ensure effective implementation of the daily schedule and classroom routines. \* Make learning interactive, child-centred, and developmentally appropriate. \* Use classroom resources and learning materials effectively and responsibly. \* Ensure activities are planned in advance and all required materials are ready before the class begins. \* Encourage children to explore, ask questions, experiment, and learn through experience. 3. Classroom Environment & Presentation \* Maintain a clean, organised, attractive, and stimulating classroom environment. \* Ensure the classroom is presentable and aligned with the standards and requirements communicated by the Academic and Business teams. \* Display children’s work, learning resources, themes, and classroom materials appropriately. \* Ensure learning corners, activity areas, displays, and classroom resources are updated regularly. \* Take responsibility for the proper upkeep and use of classroom resources and materials. 4. Child Safety, Health & Well-being \* Ensure a safe, hygienic, caring, and emotionally supportive classroom environment. \* Closely monitor children during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play, meals, nap time, and other routines. \* Follow all school safety, child protection, hygiene, and emergency protocols. \* Never leave children unattended. \* Identify and promptly report any injury, illness, unusual behaviour, or safety concern to the Centre Head/management. \* Maintain appropriate hygiene practices and encourage children to develop healthy habits. \* Support children’s emotional well-being and provide reassurance, comfort, and age-appropriate guidance. 5. Behaviour Management & Social-Emotional Development \* Promote positive behaviour through encouragement, modelling, and positive reinforcement. \* Teach children sharing, cooperation, empathy, respect, patience, and appropriate communication. \* Handle classroom behaviour and conflicts calmly and constructively. \* Support children in developing emotional regulation and problem-solving skills. \* Follow the school’s approach to positive discipline and avoid inappropriate disciplinary practices. \* Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported. 6. Parent Communication & Engagement \* Maintain professional and respectful communication with parents regarding children’s learning, development, behaviour, and day-to-day experiences. \* Share relevant observations and updates with parents through approved school communication channels. \* Participate actively in Parent-Teacher Meetings, parent workshops, orientations, events, and other parent engagement activities. \* Address parent queries professionally and escalate concerns to the Centre Head whenever required. \* Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, and school matters. \* Work collaboratively with parents to support children’s learning and development at home and at school. 7. Documentation, Assessment & Reporting \* Maintain accurate attendance records and other classroom documentation. \* Prepare lesson plans and maintain assessment and observation records as per school requirements. \* Maintain individual child portfolios and developmental documentation. \* Record and report children’s progress, observations, achievements, and areas requiring support. \* Complete assessments and reports within the stipulated timelines. \* Document and immediately report any incidents, accidents, injuries, or safeguarding concerns as per school protocol. \* Ensure all academic and administrative records are accurate and up to date. 8. Daily Team Coordination & School Operations \* Participate in regular daily team meetings to align on upcoming activities, events, PTMs, classroom requirements, and other operational matters. \* Coordinate with fellow teachers and support staff for smooth functioning of the centre. \* Support school events, celebrations, workshops, field trips, special activities, and other centre initiatives. \* Ensure timely preparation for events and classroom activities. \* Follow the school calendar, academic calendar, daily schedule, and operational processes. \* Support daycare activities or other assigned responsibilities when required. \* Maintain punctuality, attendance, professional conduct, and adherence to school policies. 9. Collaboration with Academic & Central Teams \* Work closely with the Centre Head, Academic Team, Business Team, and Central Team to ensure consistent implementation of school standards. \* Participate in teacher training, curriculum training, certification programmes, workshops, and professional development initiatives. \* Implement feedback received through classroom observations and academic reviews. \* Continuously develop knowledge of early childhood education, child development, classroom practices, and emerging educational approaches. 10. Marketing & Digital Support \* Coordinate with the Digital/Marketing Team for school-related online promotions and communication requirements. \* Share good-quality photographs, videos, classroom activities, celebrations, and learning moments as required, while strictly following school guidelines regarding children’s privacy and consent. \* Support the creation of content showcasing classroom learning and school activities. \* Provide inputs and creative requirements to the relevant team in advance for events, activities, and promotional initiatives. \* Maintain professional representation of the school across all communication and promotional activities. 11. Professional Development \* Participate actively in all mandatory training, workshops, meetings, and professional development programmes. \* Complete required teacher training and certifications in alignment with the Maple Bear Central/Academic Team. \* Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education, child development, play-based learning, and experiential education. \* Seek continuous improvement based on feedback, observations, and professional learning. ⸻ Key Performance Areas The teacher will be evaluated on: \* Effective implementation of the Maple Bear curriculum. \* Quality and preparedness of lesson plans and classroom activities. \* Children’s engagement and learning outcomes. \* Individual child observation and developmental tracking. \* Classroom management and environment. \* Child safety, hygiene, and well-being. \* Parent communication and relationship management. \* Accuracy and timely completion of documentation. \* Participation in meetings, events, training, and school initiatives. \* Teamwork, professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to school policies. \* Contribution to the overall academic and operational standards of the centre. Qualifications & Experience \* Graduate degree in any relevant discipline; NTT/ECCE/Montessori/ECE qualification preferred. \* Prior experience in preschool/early years education preferred. \* Good communication and interpersonal skills. \* Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning. \* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. \* Passion for working with young children. \* Positive, patient, caring, and child-centric approach. Core Competencies \* Child-centric approach \* Classroom management \* Communication skills \* Planning & organisation \* Creativity and activity design \* Observation and documentation \* Team collaboration \* Emotional intelligence \* Problem-solving \* Professionalism and accountability \* Adaptability and willingness to learn Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person