Early Childhood Expert (Montessori Toddler Teacher)

THE SHISHYA JIGYASA ACADEMY, BANGALORE - IGCSE

Grades: Pre-Primary (Nursery, LKG, UKG)Reports To: Principal & Early Years CoordinatorLocation: Bangalore

Role OverviewThe Montessori Toddler Teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for toddlers (1.5 - 3 years). The role involves providing attentive childcare, planning age-appropriate activities, observing children’s development, maintaining accurate records, and building positive relationships with parents.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide warm, attentive care and ensure children’s safety, hygiene, comfort, and wellbeing.Prepare and maintain an orderly Montessori environment suitable for toddlers.Plan and conduct activities that support independence, movement, language, social development, and creativity.Maintain accurate records of attendance, routines, activities, observations, milestones, and incidents.

Parent CommunicationCommunicate regularly with parents about their child’s daily experiences, routines, and wellbeing.Share observations and developmental progress in a clear and professional manner.Listen to parents’ concerns and respond with sensitivity and respect.Maintain confidentiality and record important parent communications appropriately.

Documentation and AssessmentObserve each child regularly across different areas of development.Record individual interests, abilities, progress,



and emerging needs.Use observations to plan suitable follow-up activities and support.Prepare progress updates and reports as required by the school.

Teamwork and Professional DutiesWork collaboratively with teachers, assistants, coordinators, and other school staff.Follow the school’s safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.Participate in staff meetings, training, parent meetings, and school events.Uphold the values, policies, and Montessori principles of The Shishya Jigyasa Academy.

Qualifications and SkillsMandatoryDiploma or degree in Montessori Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.1-3 years experience working with toddlers, preferably in a Montessori setting.Valuable understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities.Patient, organised, observant, nurturing, and able to communicate effectively with children and parents.High level of empathy and emotional intelligenceCollaborative and aligned with the values of TSJA

PreferredExcellent spoken EnglishStrong understanding of child psychology and foundational pedagogyCreativity in planning activities, stories, songs, and rhymes

Work ExpectationsSchool hours:

7:50 am – 4:00 pmParticipation in Saturday workshops and professional developmentParticipation in Summer and Dussehra programmes as per school planConsistent commitment to children’s safety and holistic development

📌 Montessori Toddler Teacher (Mumbai)
🏢 The Shishya Jigyasa Academy
📍 Mumbai