Kindergarten Teacher

EdAssist; India; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EdAssist in India seeks a dedicated Pre-Primary teacher to nurture young learners through play-based, experiential activities. You will plan age-appropriate lessons, foster a safe and inclusive classroom, and use stories, music and art to support holistic development.

Ideal candidates possess a qualification in ECCE/NTT/D.El.Ed and a passion for early education. Freshers with the right credential are welcome; collaboration with staff and active parent engagement are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate with NTT / ECCE / D.El.Ed or equivalent in Early Childhood / Pre-Primary Education.
• Experience in Early Years / Pre-Primary teaching preferred; freshers considered.
• Ability to plan engaging activities and assess young learners.

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.
• Monitor students' development through regular observation and records.
• Maintain lesson plans, attendance, portfolios and assessment records.
• Follow safeguarding, health, safety and student-dispersal procedures.
• Communicate with parents and participate in parent‑teacher meetings and school events.
• Collaborate with coordinators, teachers and support staff for Pre-Primary functioning.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability with feedback and changes.

Skills

Early childhood education

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Creativity

Classroom management

Teamwork

Initiative and adaptability

Professional integrity

Education

Graduate with 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.

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 Education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy and emotional maturity
• Creativity and ability to design engaging activities
• Classroom-management skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative, ownership and adaptability
• Professional 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.