Preschool Teacher / Early Years Educator

Position: Preschool Teacher / Early Years Educator

Department: Academic / Early Years

Reporting To: Centre Head / Head of School

Location: Maple Bear Canadian Preschool, Sector 71, Gurugram

Key Responsibilities

1. Child Development & Learning Outcomes

* Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the Maple Bear curriculum, learning objectives, and developmental outcomes.
- Prepare lesson plans that integrate cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and motor development.
- Observe and understand individual children’s developmental needs, interests, strengths, and areas requiring support.
- Track developmental milestones and maintain appropriate observations and records for each child.
- Provide individualised support and adapt activities wherever required to meet varied learning needs.
- Create opportunities for children to develop independence, confidence, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

1. Classroom Instruction & Activity Planning

* Design and conduct engaging, hands-on, play-based, and experiential learning activities.
- Use storytelling, music, art, craft, role-play, sensory activities, movement, outdoor play, and other age-appropriate methods.
- Ensure effective implementation of the daily schedule and classroom routines.
- Make learning interactive, child-centred, and developmentally appropriate.
- Use classroom resources and learning materials effectively and responsibly.
- Ensure activities are planned in advance and all required materials are ready before the class begins.
- Encourage children to explore, ask questions, experiment, and learn through experience.

1. Classroom Environment & Presentation

* Maintain a clean, organised, attractive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Ensure the classroom is presentable and aligned with the standards and requirements communicated by the Academic and Business teams.
- Display children’s work, learning resources, themes, and classroom materials appropriately.
- Ensure learning corners, activity areas, displays, and classroom resources are updated regularly.
- Take responsibility for the proper upkeep and use of classroom resources and materials.

1. Child Safety, Health & Well-being

* Ensure a safe, hygienic, caring, and emotionally supportive classroom environment.
- Closely monitor children during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play, meals, nap time, and other routines.
- Follow all school safety, child protection, hygiene, and emergency protocols.
- Never leave children unattended.
- Identify and promptly report any injury, illness, unusual behaviour, or safety concern to the Centre Head/management.
- Maintain appropriate hygiene practices and encourage children to develop healthy habits.
- Support children’s emotional well-being and provide reassurance, comfort, and age-appropriate guidance.

1. Behaviour Management & Social-Emotional Development

* Promote positive behaviour through encouragement, modelling, and positive reinforcement.
- Teach children sharing, cooperation, empathy, respect,



patience, and appropriate communication.
- Handle classroom behaviour and conflicts calmly and constructively.
- Support children in developing emotional regulation and problem-solving skills.
- Follow the school’s approach to positive discipline and avoid inappropriate disciplinary practices.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.

1. Parent Communication & Engagement

* Maintain skilled and respectful communication with parents regarding children’s learning, development, behaviour, and day-to-day experiences.
- Share relevant observations and updates with parents through approved school communication channels.
- Participate actively in Parent-Teacher Meetings, parent workshops, orientations, events, and other parent engagement activities.
- Address parent queries professionally and escalate concerns to the Centre Head whenever required.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, and school matters.
- Work collaboratively with parents to support children’s learning and development at home and at school.

1. Documentation, Assessment & Reporting

* Maintain accurate attendance records and other classroom documentation.
- Prepare lesson plans and maintain assessment and observation records as per school requirements.
- Maintain individual child portfolios and developmental documentation.
- Record and report children’s progress, observations, achievements, and areas requiring support.
- Complete assessments and reports within the stipulated timelines.
- Document and immediately report any incidents, accidents, injuries, or safeguarding concerns as per school protocol.
- Ensure all academic and administrative records are accurate and up to date.

1. Daily Team Coordination & School Operations

* Participate in regular daily team meetings to align on upcoming activities, events, PTMs, classroom requirements, and other operational matters.
- Coordinate with fellow teachers and support staff for smooth functioning of the centre.
- Support school events, celebrations, workshops, field trips, special activities, and other centre initiatives.
- Ensure timely preparation for events and classroom activities.
- Follow the school calendar, academic calendar, daily schedule, and operational processes.
- Support daycare activities or other assigned responsibilities when required.
- Maintain punctuality, attendance, professional conduct, and adherence to school policies.

1. Collaboration with Academic & Central Teams

* Work closely with the Centre Head, Academic Team, Business Team, and Central Team to ensure consistent implementation of school standards.
- Participate in teacher training,



curriculum training, certification programmes, workshops, and professional development initiatives.
- Implement feedback received through classroom observations and academic reviews.
- Continuously develop knowledge of early childhood education, child development, classroom practices, and emerging educational approaches.

1. Marketing & Digital Support

* Coordinate with the Digital/Marketing Team for school-related online promotions and communication requirements.
- Share good-quality photographs, videos, classroom activities, celebrations, and learning moments as required, while strictly following school guidelines regarding children’s privacy and consent.
- Support the creation of content showcasing classroom learning and school activities.
- Provide inputs and creative requirements to the relevant team in advance for events, activities, and promotional initiatives.
- Maintain professional representation of the school across all communication and promotional activities.

1. Professional Development

* Participate actively in all mandatory training, workshops, meetings, and professional development programmes.
- Complete required teacher training and certifications in alignment with the Maple Bear Central/Academic Team.
- Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education, child development, play-based learning, and experiential education.
- Seek continuous improvement based on feedback, observations, and skilled learning.

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Key Performance Areas The teacher will be evaluated on:

- Effective implementation of the Maple Bear curriculum.
- Quality and preparedness of lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Children’s engagement and learning outcomes.
- Individual child observation and developmental tracking.
- Classroom management and environment.
- Child safety, hygiene, and well-being.
- Parent communication and relationship management.
- Accuracy and timely completion of documentation.
- Participation in meetings, events, training, and school initiatives.
- Teamwork, professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to school policies.
- Contribution to the overall academic and operational standards of the centre.

Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate degree in any relevant discipline; NTT/ECCE/Montessori/ECE qualification preferred.
- Prior experience in preschool/early years education preferred.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Robust understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Passion for working with young children.
- Positive, patient, caring, and child-centric approach.

Core Competencies

- Child-centric approach
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
- Planning & organisation
- Creativity and activity design
- Observation and documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism and accountability
- Adaptability and willingness to learn

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Education

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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