Kindergarten Teacher

EdAssist; Dindigul; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EdAssist is seeking a dedicated Pre-Primary educator to provide a nurturing, play-based learning environment for young children in Tamil Nadu. The role emphasizes holistic development, safety, and parent collaboration, with regular involvement in school activities.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, maintaining documentation, and supporting a collaborative team to ensure a high-quality early learning experience for all students.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Education principles.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to design engaging, play-based activities for young learners.
• Positive classroom management and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the curriculum.
• Create a safe, inclusive, child-friendly classroom environment.
• Use stories, music, art, movement and hands-on activities to promote development.
• Monitor and document child development and progress.
• Maintain attendance, portfolios and records within timelines.
• Communicate with parents and participate in school activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support the Pre-Primary section.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Patience & Empathy

Creativity in activities

Teamwork

Education

NTT / ECCE / D.El.Ed. or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young learners and facilitate their holistic development through age-appropriate, play-based, experiential and child-centred learning practices.

Pre Primary Education

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver age-appropriate, engaging and activity-based learning experiences aligned with the School curriculum.Create a positive, safe, inclusive and child-friendly classroom environment.Use stories, rhymes, music, art, movement, games and hands-on activities to promote learning and development.Monitor students' academic, social, emotional, language and physical development through regular observation.Maintain lesson plans, attendance, student portfolios, assessment records and other academic documentation within prescribed timelines.Apply positive classroom-management strategies and ensure that children are never left unattended.Follow all child-safeguarding, health, safety, emergency and student-dispersal procedures.Maintain professional and respectful communication with parents and address concerns through the prescribed channels.Participate actively in parent-teacher meetings, assemblies, celebrations, workshops, field trips and other School activities.Collaborate with Coordinators, teachers and support staff to ensure effective functioning of the Pre-Primary section.Participate in professional-development programmes and implement learnings in classroom practice.Demonstrate ownership, punctuality, discipline, professional maturity, adaptability and a positive attitude towards feedback and organisational changes.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, parents, School records and internal communications.Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the School in connection with academic and institutional requirements.

Key Performance Areas

Teaching & Learning | Child Development | Classroom Management | Assessment & Documentation | Parent Engagement | Child Safety | Teamwork | School Activities | Professional Development | Discipline & Compliance

Essential Competencies

Strong understanding of Early Childhood EducationEffective communication and interpersonal skillsPatience, empathy and emotional maturityCreativity and ability to design engaging activitiesClassroom-management skillsTeamwork and collaborationInitiative, ownership and adaptabilityProfessional integrity and commitment to child safety

Qualification & Experience

Preferred Qualification: Graduate with NTT / ECCE / D.El.Ed. or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood / Pre-Primary Education.Experience: Relevant experience in Early Years / Pre-Primary teaching in a reputed school will be preferred. Freshers with the appropriate qualification and demonstrated competency may also be considered. Suitable candidates may share their resume on .