Job Description

FYHR00804
FULL-TIME
HYD_DIVYASHREEORION
2-5

Designation Early Years Programme Coordinator Reporting to Curriculum Specialist / Lead Qualifications Degree in Early Childhood Education (NTT, Montessori, ECE, CIDTT trained) compulsory Experience Minimum 3 years of preschool teaching experience Work Timings 9 AM - 4 PM Main Responsibilities • Work closely with the Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teachers to oversee all aspects of classroom program planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the center's appropriate practices.
• Provide expert advice in preschool programming and interact with parents during PTC and on need basis
• Regularly attend trainings/workshops and read journals to keep abreast on current developments in area of expertise.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to teaching staff through spending time in classrooms to introduce and support new ideas, strategies, etc.
• Work with teachers in moving along the continuum of implementing the Curriculum.
• Work with preschool classroom staff on understanding and implementing documentation as part of their curricular work.
• Work with preschool classroom staff on learning about and implementing increased technology for communication.
• Work with classroom staff to have an understanding of progressive early childhood education and to continually learn and grow.
• Interviewing prospective candidates for respective positions through Internal Job Posting.
• Conducting performance reviews and performance review conversations of all preschool classroom teachers during the time of appraisal.
• Supervise use of physical space so that classrooms, common areas and playgrounds are clean and safe.
• Provide an attractive and welcoming environment in which learning is made visible through children's art work or displays that promote a child's self-esteem.
• Provide oversight to assure that these experiences are positive ones.
• Guides teachers for creation of assessment, report cards, diary writing, port folios etc.,
• Observe and guide teachers on a daily basis.
• Actively participate in regularly scheduled administrative team meetings to address Health and safety, facilities, operations, human resources or other concerns.
• Keep staff apprised of professional development opportunities.
• Assess group training needs for the centre teachers.

Individual Responsibilities: • Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Show initiative in problem solving and be open to new ideas
• Approach challenges with imagination and a sense of humour
• Create a welcoming, positive environment

Additional Skills • Ability to train and evaluate teaching staff
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to interact with families in a nurturing, compassionate, and sincere manner
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office - MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint and digital imaging programs