Deputy Center Director - HSR

Openhouse; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Openhouse is seeking a Deputy Centre Director in Bengaluru to lead learning outcomes at a neighbourhood play-based learning centre. You will mentor teachers and directly influence over 200 students, shaping an inclusive culture and ensuring high standards across preschool and afterschool programs.

As a senior coordinator, you will manage day‑to‑day operations, review lesson plans, and support teachers with classroom needs while maintaining open communication with parents about progress and

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring teachers in an Early Childhood Education setting.
• Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day operations of a learning centre.
• Ability to review and provide structured feedback on lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to nurture an inclusive, growth‑oriented culture.
• Implement the curriculum for preschool and afterschool programs at the centre.
• Oversee daily centre operations and ensure smooth functioning.
• Review lesson plans and give teachers constructive feedback.
• Support teachers in classrooms during peak times or staff shortages.
• Maintain open communication with parents about child progress and milestones.

Skills

Mentoring teachers

Operational management

Structured feedback

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

ECE/B.Ed/NTT or MTT

Job description

At Openhouse, we are building a network of premium play based learning centres across Bangalore. Our learning centres offer preschool, childcare and co-curricular activities for ages 1-10 years. We believe that modern parents are seeking professionally run schools that are child-centric, have quality infrastructure and follow global pedagogies.

Our learning centres are different from traditional K-12 schools or preschools. We are building learning hubs (micro-schools) at a neighbourhood level where parents can send children for play school, nursery, kindergarten and a range of co-curricular activities from dance to drama, chess to robotics!

The problem

We realise that in big urban metros, parents preferences are changing:

• Families are more nuclear and there are a lot of childcare responsibilities especially in the early years which they need to figure out on their own.
• Parents are dissatisfied with existing preschools due to an overemphasis on academics with subpar educators and infrastructure.

Looking at the above, Openhouse is trying to bridge the gap for modern thoughtful parents and be their support partner in the first 10 years of parenting. We have been on this mission since 2018 and already have 12 live learning centres across Bangalore and Kolkata where we help 4000+ families and mentor 200+ educators.

Who are we?

Founded by Stanford alumni and headquartered in Bangalore, Openhouse is an Ed Tech Startup. We emphasise on play based learning and believe that the future of education lies in designing games and activities that promote peer based learning. This philosophy reflects in each team member at Openhouse. Our team’s background spans institutions like Harvard, MIT, IIT, and ISB, and companies like Cult.fit and Truecaller. We’re backed by leading global education investors who believe in us.

What is the role?

As a Deputy Centre Director at Openhouse, you will play a pivotal role in managing all learning outcomes at the centre entrusted to you. It’s a role that allows you to mentor teachers and directly impact over 200 students in your neighborhood and create social and economical impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with our enthusiastic teachers by building an inclusive, growth oriented culture.
• Implementing our Curriculum in the centre for both preschool and afterschool programs
• Managing day to day functioning of the centre
• Reviewing lesson plans and providing feedback to teachers
• Supporting our teachers inside the classroom in case they need help or in case short staffed
• Maintaining open and effective communication with parents, sharing insights into their child's progress and milestones.

Who is the ideal candidate?

We are looking for someone who-

• Has at least 3-4 years of being a Preschool Teacher in a Premium Early Childhood Education school.
• Prior experience coaching or mentoring teachers
• Experience reviewing lesson plans or ability to provide structured, logical feedback
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple operational responsibilities
• Clear, structured communicator with a systematic approach to feedback
• Demonstrates composure and sound decision-making under pressure
• A course in Early Childhood Education or a B.Ed or NTT, MTT would also be great to have and is a bonus.