Early Years Teacher

King’s College UK Gurugram • International School; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College UK, Gurugram is an international school offering IB-aligned, play-based learning for children aged 3-6. The Early Years Teacher will create a nurturing, inquiry-led environment that supports holistic development and a lifelong love of learning.

Start date January 2027. The role involves planning engaging lessons, building safe inclusive spaces, and collaborating with parents and staff to ensure smooth transition to Primary Years while contributing to the wider school community.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience teaching Early Years, preferably in an international school.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Early Child Education (ECE) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based and child-centred learning experiences.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Foster children's curiosity, independence, creativity and critical thinking.
• Observe, assess and document student progress to inform learning.
• Develop strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Integrate creative arts, movement, stories and hands-on experiences into learning.
• Support a smooth transition from Early Years to Primary Years.
• Contribute to the wider school community and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Early childhood development

Play-based learning

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Job description

King's College UK, Gurugram is an international school with a proud tradition of educational excellence. We offer a comprehensive and innovative curriculum, with an emphasis on holistic development, intellectual growth, and global citizenship. Our campus, nestled in the scenic Aravalli Hills, provides an inspiring environment in which pupils can explore, learn, and grow.

Position: Early Years Teacher

Role Summary

The Early Years Teacher will create a nurturing, engaging and inquiry-led learning environment that supports the holistic development of pupils aged 3-6 years. The role involves delivering play-based learning aligned with the IB philosophy, fostering curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Start Date: January 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based and child-centred learning experiences.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Foster children's curiosity, independence, creativity and critical thinking.
• Observe, assess and document student progress to inform learning.
• Develop strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Integrate creative arts, movement, stories and hands-on experiences into learning.
• Support a smooth transition from Early Years to Primary Years.
• Contribute to the wider school community and engage in ongoing professional development.
• 2 to 3 years of experience teaching Early Years, preferably in an international school.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Early Child Education (ECE) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.