Role: Associate Director- Early Childhood Education (ECE), Delhi
Experience: ***** years
Salary: Up to 24 LPA
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About the role:
Our organization is seeking a energetic and results-oriented
Associate Director – ECE
to provide strategic leadership in advancing our Early Childhood Education initiatives. This target-driven role involves designing and scaling high-impact programs, strengthening academic quality, and building long-term collaborations with government bodies, CSR partners, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the ECE domain and a proven ability to deliver measurable impact on early learning outcomes at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Provide strategic leadership for the ECE portfolio, ensuring alignment with national frameworks (NCF–FS ****) and state-specific contexts.
Design and drive innovative strategies to address emerging field issues and set long-term goals for scaling ECE programs.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and strengthen partnerships with government bodies such as NCERT, SCERTs, and DIETs for system-level reforms.
Collaborate with sector experts, NGOs, and donors to influence ECE policies and implementation models.
Represent the organization at national and international forums to advance policy dialogue.
Program & Academic Excellence
Guide the design and quality assurance of ECE curricula, academic resources, and professional development modules.




Ensure program implementation aligns with national priorities and utilize field feedback to strengthen outcomes.
Capacity Building & Team Development
Lead structured training and mentoring initiatives for central and state teams.
Build leadership pipelines by coaching team members and enabling continuous professional development.
Resource Management & Research
Oversee program planning, budgeting, and financial accountability for ECE initiatives.
Lead research and documentation to generate evidence, best practices, and knowledge products that position the organization as a thought leader.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Masters degree in Education, ECE, Child Development, or a related field; a PhD is an added advantage.
Experience:
***** years of progressive leadership in education, including at least 5 years specifically in ECCE, ICDS, or Child Development.
Technical Expertise:
Strong grounding in play-based learning, early literacy, and numeracy research.
Management:
Proven track record in managing high-performing teams, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and large-scale program operations.
Communication:
Fluency in both Hindi and English (spoken and written); exceptional Hindi writing skills are a plus.
Attributes:
Self-driven, resilient, and adaptable leader capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment.
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Hiring Note
: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Jan 19, **** on
Ground Zero
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📌 Associate Director- Early Childhood Education, Delhi
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Delhi