Job Description

Location: Manyata Tech Park and Haralur

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About us:

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Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools offers progressive K–12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Alongside Ekya Schools, our chain of CMR Pre-University Colleges delivers an extensive pre-university program affiliated with the Karnataka Pre-University Board, combining rigorous academics with a holistic learning experience. Drawing from the rich legacy of the CMR Group, we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a agile and evolving world.

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About Ekya Vana & Ekya Vana Early Years:

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Ekya Vana Early Years represent Ekya's next chapter, purpose-based learning environments rooted deeply in nature, sustainability, and conservation.

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Ekya Vana Early Years Nature-based Preschools and Day-care Centers offers a nature-immersive, inquiry-led space where children pause to notice, wonder, listen, care, and find joy in the living world. Seasonal rhythms, hands-on exploration, and Earth Sense anchor their foundational learning experiences.

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Role Overview:

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The Early Years Educator at Ekya VANA creates a safe, joyful, and inquiry-led learning environment where young children grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically through meaningful nature-based experiences.

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The educator nurtures curiosity, care, confidence, and responsibility, supporting children in noticing, wondering, and acting with respect toward themselves, others, and the Earth.

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Life as an Educator at Ekya VANA:

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At Ekya Vana Early Years, being an educator means working in a learning environment shaped by nature, curiosity, and care.

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- Your classroom extends into gardens, outdoor spaces, and the natural world
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- You work closely with children who are curious, observant,



and eager to explore
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- Your professional voice and teaching practice are valued and trusted
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- You collaborate with a committed team that values respect, inclusion, and individuality
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- You engage meaningfully with nature,through outdoor learning, gardening, and care for living systems
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- You reflect on your practice and grow through continuous learning opportunities
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- You contribute to building a thoughtful, inquiry-led early years environment rooted in joy and play
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Key Responsibilities

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- Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate, inquiry-led learning experiences
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- Integrate nature exploration, gardening, and sustainability practices into daily routines
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- Observe, document, and reflect on children's learning journeys
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- Foster children's social-emotional wellbeing, independence, and mindfulness
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- Support eco-stewardship activities such as composting and conservation
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- Communicate clearly and warmly with parents and caregivers
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- Collaborate closely with colleagues to uphold Ekya Vana's philosophy and values
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- Maintain protected, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments
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Qualifications & Skills:

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- Graduate, with NTT / MTT / ECE / Montessori training preferred
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- Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood education
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- Demonstrated ability in lesson planning, designing developmentally appropriate, inquiry-led learning experiences
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- Strong spoken English and clear communication skills
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- A genuine interest in nature-based learning, outdoor engagement, gardening, or environmental care
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- Strong belief in play-based learning and early childhood pedagogy
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- Effective parent communication and partnership-building skills
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- A warm, reflective, and observant approach to working with young children
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We would love to meet you!

📌 Educator (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ekya Vana Early Years
📍 Bengaluru