Location: Pune
Working Hours: Approximately 8 hours per day
Child’s Age: 2.5 years
Role Type: Full time, in-person at our home
About the Role
We are looking for a warm, energetic and responsible Pre-Primary Educator / Childcare Companion for our 2.5-year-old child.
We are looking for someone who combines the nurturing qualities of a good caregiver with the developmental understanding of a pre-primary teacher.
The objective is not formal academics or excessive structured teaching. The child should learn primarily through play, conversation, books, music, movement, art, exploration and participation in everyday activities.
The person should be comfortable spending substantial one-on-one time with a toddler and helping create a stimulating, happy and developmentally appropriate daily routine.
Preferred Candidate
We would strongly prefer someone who:
- Speaks good conversational English and is comfortable communicating with the child primarily in English.
- Has previous experience working with children aged approximately 2–5 years.
- Has worked as a pre-primary teacher, Montessori teacher, early-years educator, daycare teacher or experienced childcare professional.
- Understands that toddlers learn through play rather than worksheets and rote learning.
- Is affectionate, patient and emotionally responsive without being excessively indulgent.
- Is physically active and comfortable accompanying the child outdoors.
- Can independently plan simple age-appropriate activities.
- Is observant and able to communicate developmental observations to parents.
- Maintains excellent hygiene and child-safety practices.
A qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Montessori, NTT, Early Childhood Development, Child Psychology or a related field would be preferred, but relevant experience and temperament are equally important.