ob Description – Cambridge Pre-Primary Academic Coordinator

Department: Cambridge Early Years / Pre-PrimaryPosition: Cambridge Pre-Primary Academic CoordinatorReporting To: Head of School / Principal / Head of AcademicsLocation: Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur

1. Role Overview

The Cambridge Pre-Primary Academic Coordinator is responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Cambridge Early Years curriculum. The role involves providing academic leadership, mentoring teachers, ensuring developmentally appropriate teaching practices, monitoring children's progress and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across the Pre-Primary section. The coordinator must ensure that the learning environment is child-centred, engaging, inclusive and aligned with Cambridge Early Years educational principles.
1. Key Job ResponsibilitiesA. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Implementation

- Lead and oversee the implementation of the Cambridge Early Years curriculum across Nursery, Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and Upper Kindergarten (UKG), as applicable.
- Ensure effective curriculum planning, term-wise academic plans, monthly planners and weekly lesson plans.
- Guide teachers in integrating age-appropriate, play-based, inquiry-led and experiential learning approaches.
- Ensure balanced development across communication and language, literacy, mathematics, physical development, creative expression and personal, social and emotional development.
- Monitor curriculum coverage and ensure learning objectives are achieved within the planned timelines.
- Introduce innovative teaching strategies and age-appropriate learning resources.

B. Teacher Supervision & Mentoring
- Provide academic guidance, mentoring and continuous support to Pre-Primary teachers.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
- Review lesson plans, classroom activities, worksheets, learning materials and teaching resources.
- Organise teacher training, workshops, demonstration lessons and career development sessions.
- Identify teachers' training needs and support their professional growth.
- Ensure consistency in teaching practices and academic standards across all Pre-Primary classes.

C.



Classroom Observation & Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and academic audits.
- Monitor classroom transactions, student engagement and teacher-child interactions.
- Ensure classrooms are stimulating, organised, safe and conducive to learning.
- Check the effective utilisation of teaching-learning materials, manipulatives, activity corners and learning stations.
- Ensure that teaching practices encourage curiosity, creativity, communication and independent thinking.
- Maintain classroom observation records and follow up on improvement areas.

D. Student Progress Monitoring & Assessment
- Monitor children's developmental milestones and academic progress through continuous and formative assessments.
- Guide teachers in maintaining individual student portfolios, observation records and developmental progress reports.
- Ensure appropriate assessment strategies that are age-appropriate and not excessively examination-oriented.
- Identify children requiring additional academic or developmental support and coordinate suitable interventions.
- Review student progress reports and ensure timely communication of developmental milestones to parents.
- Ensure individual learning needs are addressed through differentiated teaching approaches.

E. Parent Communication & Engagement
- Coordinate parent-teacher meetings and academic interactions.
- Address parents' academic concerns and provide appropriate guidance regarding their child's learning and development.
- Ensure teachers communicate children's progress, strengths and areas requiring improvement effectively.
- Organise parent orientation programmes, curriculum awareness sessions and workshops.
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with parents.

F. Academic Planning & School Activities
- Plan and coordinate academic events, theme-based activities, celebrations,



field trips and experiential learning programmes.
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual academic calendar.
- Coordinate special assemblies, storytelling sessions, art and craft activities, music, movement and thematic learning experiences.
- Ensure activities are aligned with the Cambridge Early Years learning objectives.
- Monitor the availability and effective utilisation of classroom resources and teaching-learning materials.

G. Documentation & Academic Records
- Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of curriculum plans, lesson plans and academic documentation.
- Maintain teacher observation reports, student portfolios, assessment records and progress trackers.
- Review academic documentation periodically for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare academic reports and updates for submission to the Principal / Head of Academics.
- Ensure readiness for internal academic audits and external curriculum reviews.

H. Team Coordination & Administration
- Coordinate the day-to-day academic functioning of the Pre-Primary section.
- Prepare teacher timetables, duty allocations and activity schedules in consultation with the school leadership.
- Monitor teacher attendance, punctuality, classroom readiness and adherence to school procedures.
- Ensure smooth coordination between teachers, assistants, activity teachers and other departments.
- Conduct regular team meetings to discuss academic progress, challenges and action plans.
- Escalate academic, behavioural and operational concerns to the Principal / Head of Academics.

I. Child Safety, Well-being & Inclusion
- Ensure a safe, secure, hygienic and nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Monitor children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
- Ensure teachers follow appropriate child protection, safeguarding and supervision practices.
- Promote inclusive teaching practices and respect individual learning differences.
- Ensure proper supervision during arrival, dispersal, transitions, outdoor play and school activities.
- Address behavioural concerns through positive reinforcement and age-appropriate guidance.

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹95,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 CAIMBRIDGE PRE-PRIMARY COORDINATOR (Kollur)
🏢 Birla Open Minds International School, kOLLUR
📍 Kollur