Pre-Primary Academic Trainer

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Job description

Job Title:

Preschool Academic Coordinator

Role Overview
The Preschool Academic Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and enhancing the academic program for early childhood education. The role ensures that curriculum delivery aligns with developmental milestones, early learning standards, and the school's educational philosophy. The coordinator works closely with teachers, parents, and school leadership to maintain high academic quality and child-centered learning.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Academic Planning
Design, review, and implement age-appropriate preschool curriculum (Playgroup, Nursery, LKG, UKG).
Ensure lesson plans align with early childhood development principles and learning outcomes.
Integrate play-based, experiential, and inquiry-based learning methods.
Develop annual academic plans, monthly themes, and weekly schedules.
Ensure inclusion of literacy, numeracy, social-emotional, motor, and creative development.
Teacher Support & Supervision
Guide and mentor teachers in lesson planning, classroom execution, and teaching strategies.
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
Organize teacher training, workshops, and academic meetings.
Support new teachers with onboarding and academic orientation.
Encourage innovative teaching practices and use of learning aids.
Assessment & Child Development Monitoring
Design and oversee child assessment tools and observation records.
Monitor academic and developmental progress of students.
Ensure proper documentation of portfolios, reports, and progress cards.
Identify children needing additional academic or developmental support.
Coordinate with special educators or counselors when required.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to preschool education standards, policies, and regulations.
Maintain academic documentation, records, and audit files.
Ensure safety, inclusivity, and child protection practices in academic settings.
Review classroom environments to ensure learning readiness.
Parent Communication & Engagement
Communicate academic goals, curriculum plans, and child progress to parents.
Conduct parent-teacher meetings and academic orientations.
Address parent concerns related to academics and development.
Provide guidance to parents on at-home learning support.
Coordination & Administration
Work closely with the Principal / Center Head on academic planning.
Support school events, celebrations, and learning activities.
Assist in academic calendar planning and scheduling.
Coordinate educational resources, teaching materials, and learning aids.
Skills & Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
ECCE / Montessori / Nursery Teacher Training certification preferred.

Experience
3–7 years of experience in preschool teaching or academic leadership.
Prior experience as a Senior Teacher, Academic Coordinator, or similar role preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and curriculum frameworks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Strong observation, assessment, and reporting skills.
Organizational and planning skills.
Patience, empathy, and child-centric mindset.
Ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and management.