Center Head (Early Learning Campus)

Zoho; Warangal; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Well-established IB Programme

Professional development opportunities

Staff housing or relocation support

Job summary

Skill Stork International School in Warangal, Telangana seeks a dynamic Center Head to lead the Early Learning Campus, shaping academic, operational and cultural excellence for 1,500+ students.

You will build and mentor strong teams, implement IB Early Years, oversee admissions, safety and compliance, and foster a nurturing environment with play-based, inquiry-driven learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Montessori / ECCEd / IB certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Early Childhood Education, with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of IB Early Years philosophy and inquiry-based learning.
• Monitor curriculum planning, classroom delivery, assessments, and documentation.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff.
• Build a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture.
• Ensure safety, discipline, professionalism, and safeguarding standards.
• Drive admissions growth and campus branding and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Curriculum planning

Operational management

Child development

Education

Master’s Degree in Education / Early Childhood Education

Montessori / ECCEd / IB certifications

Job description

Skill Stork International School | Full time

Skill Stork International School is a holistic K–12 institution in Warangal, Telangana, set on a 15-acre world-class campus with a student strength of 1,500 . The school offers a comprehensive academic continuum across the IB, Cambridge, and CBSE curricula.

With a diverse teaching fraternity of 158 educators from 19 states , Skill Stork is known for its innovative teaching practices , inquiry-driven pedagogy, and student-centric learning. The school is consistently top-ranked by Education World and Education Today and has been featured on Disney+ Hotstar’s “The Future Schools” documentary , reflecting its leadership in progressive education.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Center Head will be the academic, operational, cultural, and administrative leader of the Early Learning Campus.

The role requires a dynamic leader who can:

• Ensure exceptional early childhood learning experiences
• Build and mentor high-performing teams
• Ensure smooth daily operations
• Create a nurturing and inspiring school culture

The ideal candidate should deeply understand:

• Early childhood education
• Child psychology

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Lead implementation of IB Early Years philosophy and inquiry-based learning
• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices across all classrooms
• Monitor curriculum planning, classroom delivery, assessments, and documentation
• Conduct classroom observations and mentor teachers regularly
• Ensure high standards of teaching-learning quality
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff
• Build a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture
• Ensure discipline, punctuality, professionalism, and safeguarding standards

Parent Partnership & Admissions

• Build strong relationships with parents and families
• Conduct parent orientations, counseling, and engagement sessions
• Handle parent concerns professionally and empathetically
• Support admissions counseling and campus walk‑ins
• Drive admissions growth and retention

Operations & Administration

• Ensure smooth day-to-day campus functioning
• Maintain safety, hygiene, child protection, and operational standards
• Coordinate transport, security, housekeeping, cafeteria, and support systems
• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements
• Foster a joyful, safe, nurturing, and emotionally secure environment
• Promote holistic development through play, inquiry, creativity, arts, and exploration
• Ensure strong pastoral care and child safeguarding practices

Strategic & Brand Building

• Represent the school professionally with parents and external stakeholders
• Support marketing initiatives, events, and community engagement activities
• Strengthen the brand positioning of Skill Stork Early Learning Campus

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education / Early Childhood Education preferred
• Montessori / ECCEd / IB / International Curriculum certifications preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 2–3 years in leadership / coordinator / center head role preferred
• Experience in IB / International / Progressive schools preferred

Desired Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Management

• Strong people leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to build systems, structure, and culture

Communication

• Excellent spoken and written English communication
• Strong parent handling and relationship-building skills

Academic Excellence

• Strong understanding of inquiry-based and child-centric pedagogy
• Knowledge of curriculum planning and teacher mentoring

Operational Capability

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask and manage campus operations effectively

Personal Attributes

• Warm, approachable, energetic, and professional
• Child-friendly and emotionally intelligent
• Growth mindset with high ownership and accountability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a premium Early Learning Campus
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Salary is not a constraint for deserving candidates

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
• Opportunity to work in a well-established IB Programme
• Supportive academic leadership and structured working environment
• Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities

Why Join Skill Stork International School?

• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking International school that emphasises child-centred, inquiry-based, and holistic education
• Strong focus on Early Years education, play-based learning, student agency, and experiential learning
• A collaborative and professional work culture that values leadership, teacher development, and reflective practice
• Continuous professional development opportunities in IB and Early Childhood Education
• Supportive leadership that encourages creativity, initiative, and pedagogical excellence
• Well-equipped infrastructure and learning resources designed to support high-quality Early Years education
• A child-centric environment committed to developing confident, curious, independent, and lifelong learners
• Salary is not a constraint for the deserving candidate
• Free staff child education
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Leave Encashment
• Support for professional development and certifications
• Growth-oriented work culture with long-term career progression