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
- Lead and coordinate the Early Years Programme (EYP) across Toddlers, Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, PP1, and PP2.
- Ensure effective implementation of the IB PYP Early Years framework and school’s early childhood curriculum.
- Support teachers in planning and delivering play‑based, inquiry‑led, and child‑centred learning experiences.
- Guide teachers in developing age‑appropriate learning engagements that promote curiosity, creativity, communication, and independent thinking.
- Monitor curriculum implementation, learning outcomes, and student progress across EYP grades.
- Support the development and review of Unit of Inquiry plans, learning engagements, assessments, and documentation.
- Ensure continuity and progression of learning across different EYP age groups.
- Promote a balanced approach to academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
Teacher Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor the EYP teaching team and support staff.
- Conduct regular team meetings, academic planning sessions, and curriculum discussions.
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to teachers on classroom practices, planning, assessment, and student engagement.
- Monitor lesson planning, classroom implementation, learning environments, and documentation.
- Identify professional development needs and support teachers in continuous professional growth.
- Encourage reflective practice, collaboration, and sharing of effective teaching strategies within the EYP team.
- Support the induction and mentoring of new EYP teachers.
- Monitor the overall academic, social, emotional, and developmental progress of EYP students.
- Ensure that classrooms provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for young learners.
- Identify students requiring additional academic, developmental, or behavioural support and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Work closely with counsellors, learning support teams, and other relevant departments when required.
- Promote positive behaviour, independence, communication, confidence, and social skills among young learners.
- Ensure appropriate safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, and child‑protection practices across the EYP.
Parent Engagement & Communication
- Serve as a key point of contact for EYP parents and facilitate effective parent‑school communication.
- Address parent queries and concerns professionally and coordinate with teachers to ensure timely resolution.
- Organise parent meetings, orientation programmes, workshops, and other EYP engagement initiatives.
- Support teachers in maintaining effective and consistent communication with parents.
- Provide parents with appropriate updates regarding student learning, development, and school initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with parents to support children’s overall development and learning.
EYP Operations & Administration
- Coordinate the day‑to‑day academic and operational functioning of the EYP.
- Ensure smooth coordination of timetables, activities, events, resources, and classroom requirements.
- Monitor attendance, student records, academic documentation, and other EYP‑related administrative requirements.
- Ensure adequate availability and appropriate use of learning resources, classroom materials, and teaching aids.
- Coordinate with administration, transport, security, housekeeping, medical, and other support teams wherever required.
- Support the planning and execution of EYP events, celebrations, field trips, assemblies, exhibitions, and special programmes.
- Ensure that EYP spaces and learning environments are maintained to appropriate safety and quality standards.
Assessment & Documentation
- Oversee age‑appropriate assessment practices across the EYP.
- Ensure teachers maintain accurate student observations, learning records, portfolios, and assessment documentation.
- Monitor student progress and support teachers in identifying individual learning needs.
- Review student learning evidence and provide guidance for appropriate interventions and enrichment.
- Support the preparation of progress reports and other academic documentation.
- Maintain appropriate curriculum, assessment, and programme‑related records.
IB & Professional Responsibilities
- Support the effective implementation of IB PYP principles and approaches to teaching and learning in the Early Years.
- Promote inquiry, agency, play, reflection, student voice, and transdisciplinary learning.
- Collaborate with the PYP Coordinator and other academic leaders to ensure alignment and continuity across the programme.
- Participate in IB meetings, workshops, professional development, school reviews, and academic initiatives.
- Stay updated with developments in early childhood education and IB PYP practices.
- Contribute to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and academic planning.
- Participate actively in school events and contribute to the overall culture and vision of the school.
Requirements
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or a relevant discipline.
- B.Ed./D.El.Ed./Early Childhood Education qualification preferred or required as per applicable norms.
- Minimum 5–8+ years of relevant experience in Early Years/EYP education, with experience in a leadership or coordination role preferred.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development, play‑based learning, and inquiry‑based education.
- Strong knowledge of the IB PYP framework, particularly its application in the Early Years.
- Prior experience in an IB/PYP school will be highly preferred.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team of EYP teachers.
- Strong curriculum planning, academic coordination, and classroom observation skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, parents, and school leadership.
- Strong understanding of age‑appropriate assessment and documentation practices.
- Ability to handle parent concerns and sensitive student‑related matters with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.
- Candidates with relevant IB PYP training, workshops, or leadership experience will be preferred.
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