Pre Primary Coordinator

Platinum Jubilee High School; Warangal; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Jubilee High School is seeking a competent educational administrator to assess training needs of Pre-Primary teachers and organize cohesive professional development programs. The role also includes handling administrative tasks, staff coordination, and supporting curriculum-related activities.

You will participate in admissions procedures, monitor events, and mentor teachers to advance early childhood education practices while maintaining effective communication with parents and

Qualifications

• Masters in child development or diploma in ECD is required.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience in staff development and training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the training needs of the Pre-Primary teachers.
• Organize training sessions based on need analysis and monitor follow-up.
• Coordinate meetings, fix agendas and maintain minutes.
• Stay updated with early childhood practices and continually refine practice.
• Interview new staff and assist in teaching-load allocation decisions.
• Provide feedback to the Vice Principal about teacher performance.
• Procure stationery and other materials and manage related expenses.
• Submit and reconcile funds for activities and maintain MIS data.
• Organize field trips and parent involvement activities.
• Support parent newsletters and manage curriculum-related communications.
• Mentor Pre-Primary teachers to develop skills in early childhood education.
• Assist in admissions procedures and events and support teacher recruitment.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Education

Masters in child development

Diploma in ECD / PPTC

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Education : Masters in child development / human development or diploma in ECD / PPTC.

1. Professional Development:

Assess the training needs of the Pre-Primary teachers.

• Organize training based on the need analysis and monitor follow-up.

Organize coordination meetings, fix the agenda and maintain the minutes of the meeting.

Remain abreast with current and internationally recognized Early Childhood practices and strive to continually learn and refine practice

2. Institutional Development:

Help to interview new staff as and when required

Give suggestions to the Vice Principal on teaching load allocation.

Give feedback to the Vice Principal about the teachers performance

3. Administrative:

• Manage procurement of stationery, photocopies and other materials required for the various events and activities as well as resources which need replacement or repair
• Settle accounts with administrative office bearers regarding various expenses like 'Read for Children' books, class library books, materials, etc.

Collect and submit money sent by parents for various activities.

Vigil, report and ensure that the facility-linked maintenance and repair work is done on time.

• Arrange for book exhibition during Open House along with the Librarians.

Handle the various committees, guide and support the committees and ensure they meet their goals

• Help the school management with the admission procedure and events

Participate in the appraisal process of the teachers

• Co-ordinate with teachers and level coordinators for their requirements
• Aid the teacher recruitment process by getting involved in the selection, scrutiny of resumes, observation of demonstration session and giving feedback
• Arrange for substitution or replacement of a teacher when the need arises
• Collate information for the quarterly MIS
• Create and collate information, pictures and write up for the quarterly and annual school magazine

Maintain record of teaching and learning material

4. Program and Curriculum related activities:

Plan and organize field trips for all three grades, at least 4 field trips per grade

• Organize at least one special activity per month & promote parental involvement as and when possible
• Review curriculum plans, teacher reflection and children observation regularly to ensure adherence to timelines and give feedback to the teachers on them.

Review, rewrite and give feedback on comments written by teachers for the report cards

Co-ordinate events, festivals, celebrations as per the plans shared by the Central Office team

Handle curriculum queries and report it to the CO

• Observe classes and give feedback to Pre-Primary teachers
• Conduct meetings with teachers as per schedule and provide necessary assistance, feedback and guidance.
• Coordinate with teachers to plan, review and roll out the parent newsletter regularly
• Mentor, coach and provide information, support and feedback to the Pre-Primary teachers to develop skills and understanding of early childhood practices.

5. Parents, Community and other Stakeholders Support:

• Arrange the logistics for Parent Orientations, Workshops etc.
• Conduct the parent orientation programme
• Follow up for fee overdue
• Prepare and review circulars/ notices linked to the curriculum and important announcements such as holidays, picnics, activities, regular updates to parents, etc.
• Monitor communication on the Teno App for content and tone
• Monitor monthly updates and handbook usage
• Address and resolve issues related to parents, teachers or school management
• Coordinate and meet parents for any queries and concerns.
• Encourage parents to contribute to the newsletter

6. Skills, Attitude, Experience and Attributes:

Demonstrate professionalism in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

• Have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Have effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Be competent in all aspects of early childhood teaching and learning. Be familiar with Child Protection Policies and POCSO

Undertake other duties as assigned by the Principal from time to time.