Sr KG Teacher - IB School (EYP)

Podar Education Network; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Podar Education Network seeks a dedicated Senior Kindergarten educator to foster inquiry-based learning within the IB PYP framework. You will plan engaging lessons, nurture curiosity, and support holistic development through play, literacy, numeracy and social-emotional growth.

Collaborate with EYP staff, engage families, and contribute to school events. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice, reflective teaching, and safeguarding while promoting independence and collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduate with ECCED / NTT / Montessori / Early Childhood Education qualification; B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Kindergarten / Early Years teaching.
• Experience in IB PYP or international curriculum is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of play-based, inquiry-led, developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to create engaging learning environments that foster curiosity, independence and foundational literacy/numeracy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Warm, empathetic, child-centric approach with strong safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework.
• Develop weekly and daily lesson plans aligned with the EYP curriculum and PYP Programme of Inquiry.
• Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing classroom environment.
• Observe and assess children's progress using formative assessment strategies.
• Maintain classroom documentation, portfolios and reflections.
• Collaborate with EYP team on curriculum planning and interdisciplinary learning.
• Engage with parents through meetings and updates.
• Participate in professional development and school events.

Skills

Play-based learning

Inquiry-led teaching

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

ECCED / NTT / Montessori / ECE qualification

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

To facilitate a stimulating, inquiry-based and developmentally appropriate learning environment for Senior Kindergarten learners, fostering curiosity, independence, creativity, communication, social-emotional development and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy and Early Years learning principles.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Learning – Inquiry-Based Approach

• Plan and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework.
• Implement developmentally appropriate learning engagements that promote exploration, questioning, discovery and conceptual understanding.
• Integrate play-based learning, hands-on activities, storytelling, sensory experiences and collaborative tasks.
• Develop foundational literacy, numeracy, language, communication and cognitive skills through meaningful learning experiences.
• Encourage children to express ideas, ask questions, make connections and develop independent thinking.
• Facilitate transdisciplinary learning through themes connected to children's real-life experiences.
• Develop weekly and daily lesson plans aligned with the EYP curriculum and PYP Programme of Inquiry.
• Integrate the IB Learner Profile attributes and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills into classroom practices.
• Design engaging learning resources, classroom provocations and learning centres.
• Maintain curriculum documentation, learning experiences and reflections.
• Collaborate with the EYP team in curriculum planning and interdisciplinary learning.

C. Student Development & Classroom Management

• Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, empathy, respect and collaboration.
• Encourage independence in routines, personal care and classroom responsibilities.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.
• Identify individual learning needs and provide differentiated learning opportunities.
• Foster creativity, imagination, resilience and confidence among learners.

D. Assessment & Documentation

• Observe and assess children's progress through formative assessment strategies.
• Maintain anecdotal records, observation notes, portfolios and learning evidence.
• Document children's learning through photographs, work samples and reflections.
• Provide meaningful feedback to learners and communicate developmental progress to parents.
• Identify learning gaps and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Contribute to student reports and developmental assessment records.

E. Parent Engagement & Communication

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents.
• Conduct parent-teacher meetings and communicate children's progress.
• Share learning experiences, classroom updates and developmental milestones.
• Address parent queries professionally and promptly.
• Partner with parents to support children's learning and development.

F. Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with the EYP Head, PYP Coordinator, teaching assistants and colleagues.
• Participate in collaborative planning, reflection and curriculum review meetings.
• Attend IB workshops, professional development sessions and school training programmes.
• Demonstrate reflective teaching practices and continuously improve pedagogical approaches.
• Contribute to school events, exhibitions, celebrations and community engagement activities.
• Ensure children's safety, supervision and emotional well-being at all times.
• Adhere to school safeguarding, child protection, health and safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and family information.
• Follow prescribed procedures for reporting concerns related to student safety or well-being.
• Ensure appropriate supervision during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play and school events.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate with ECCED / NTT / Montessori / Early Childhood Education qualification; B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Kindergarten / Early Years teaching.
• Experience in IB PYP or an international curriculum school will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of play-based, inquiry-led and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to create engaging learning environments that foster curiosity, creativity, independence and foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Warm, empathetic, child-centric approach with a strong commitment to student safeguarding and holistic development.