1. Core Role Summary
The Pre-Primary Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment that encourages the holistic development of young children. This role focuses on implementing a play-based, child-centric curriculum to promote cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills, preparing students for formal schooling.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Instructional Delivery & Curriculum
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement the school's [Specify Curriculum, ., Play-way, ECE Framework] curriculum, focusing on age-appropriate activities and experiences.
• Lesson Planning: Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans that integrate various learning domains (literacy, numeracy, art, music, physical activity) and cater to diverse learning styles.
• Creating a Learning Environment: Design and arrange a classroom that is visually stimulating, functional, and safe, utilizing learning centers and manipulative materials effectively.
• Skill Development: Focus on developing foundational skills such as pre-reading/pre-writing skills, number sense, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills.
B. Child Development & Care
• Holistic Nurturing: Promote the social and emotional well-being of each child by teaching skills like sharing, cooperation, conflict resolution, and self-regulation.
• Routine & Care: Manage daily routines, including mealtimes, nap times, and bathroom breaks/potty training assistance, ensuring hygiene and proper care.
• Observation & Assessment: Conduct ongoing, systematic observation of each child's development, maintaining developmental portfolios and anecdotal records to track progress against milestones.
• Safety & Supervision: Maintain constant, vigilant supervision of all children indoors and outdoors, strictly adhering to all school safety policies and emergency procedures.
C. Parent & Staff Collaboration
• Communication: Maintain clear, proactive, and positive communication with parents daily/weekly regarding their child's activities, behavior, and developmental milestones.
• Parent-Teacher Meetings: Participate actively in Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to discuss individual student progress and partner with parents on learning goals.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with co-teachers, support staff, and the Coordinator to ensure a smooth and consistent learning experience across the grade levels.
D. Administrative & Professional
• Record Keeping: Accurately maintain attendance registers, communication logs, and individual student assessment records.
• Professional Growth: Attend mandatory training sessions and workshops focused on early childhood development, safety, and modern pedagogical techniques.
3. Required Qualifications & Experience
A. Essential Qualifications
• Academic: Bachelor's degree in any stream.
• Professional: A certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Nursery Teachers Training (NTT), Montessori Training, or an equivalent ECE certification is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum of [1-2] years of dedicated teaching experience in a reputed Pre-Primary or Kindergarten setting.
B. Key Skills & Competencies
• Child-Centric Approach: Genuine love for children and an understanding of age-appropriate teaching methods (play-based, experiential learning).
• Patience & Empathy: High levels of patience, emotional maturity, and the ability to manage the behavioral needs of young children gently but effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills for clear instruction and engaging storytelling.
• Creativity & Energy: High energy level, enthusiasm, and creativity for designing engaging activities and maintaining a vibrant classroom atmosphere.