Role: Program Coordinator - Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Mumbai
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary: Upto 6-8 LPA
Languages: Good Proficiency in Marathi is mandatory

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About the role:

The organization's Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme is a new strategic initiative aimed at improving the quality of education for children aged 36 years, particularly in Anganwadi centers. As a core member of the ECCE team, the Coordinator will play a key role in establishing, strengthening, and expanding this vital program.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the ECCE Program focused on improving the quality of early childhood education and play-based learning in Anganwadi centers.

A. Program Planning and Implementation

1. Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the ECCE Program across the assigned state geography.
2. Curriculum Implementation: Ensure the effective adoption and application of play-based, developmentally appropriate methods for children aged 36 years within Anganwadi centers.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the State ICDS department, local NGOs, and field teams to manage education operations and ensure alignment.

B. Capacity Building and Content Expertise:

1. Training Design:



Design and deliver comprehensive and responsive capacity-building initiatives for frontline workers, especially Anganwadi Teachers.
2. ECCE Expertise: Utilize robust expertise in ECCE curriculum design, content development, and early childhood pedagogy to guide program activities.
3. Quality Improvement: Continuously assess program quality and drive improvements in early childhood education practices.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

- Education: Postgraduate Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant ECCE experience.
- ECCE Practice: Proven experience working directly with children aged 36 years using play-based, developmentally appropriate methods.
- Government/NGO Exposure: Experience working with the State ICDS department and managing education operations with NGOs.
- Capacity Building: Proven experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives for frontline workers.
- Languages: Good Proficiency in Marathi is mandatory; basic English knowledge is required.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Dec 4, 2025, on https://groundzero.community/

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