Head Teacher

Position: Head Teacher Location

: Pune, Maharashtra - KOREGAON PARK Type

: Full-time, On-site

Key Responsibilities 1. Curriculum Implementation & Classroom Leadership a. Design and deliver engaging, brain-responsive, and developmentally aligned lesson plans, tailored to individual child needs and interests. b. Create a classroom culture that reflects joyful learning, purposeful exploration, and values-centred teaching. c. Embed inquiry-based learning, storytelling, and multisensory strategies into daily routines. d. Integrate opportunities for creative expression, movement, language, numeracy, and socio-emotional growth. 2. Team Mentorship & Collaboration a. Lead and guide assistant teachers and caregivers through regular planning, modeling, and feedback. b. Foster a culture of reflection, open communication, and shared ownership within the classroom team. 3. Observation, Assessment & Documentation a. Conduct ongoing observations, formative assessments, and learning documentation. b. Maintain child portfolios that highlight progress across developmental domains. c. Prepare progress reports and lead goal-setting conversations with families. 4. Family Engagement & Partnership a. Build strong, trusting relationships with parents through regular communication, PTMs, and learning showcases. b. Collaborate with families to co-create strategies that support holistic child development at home and school. 5. Environment & Safety Stewardship a. Ensure the classroom is an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and inclusive space that aligns with ethoes. b. Uphold all health, hygiene, and safeguarding protocols with consistency and care. 6. Professional Learning & Advocacy a. Actively participate in training sessions, curriculum reviews, and learning communities. Represent us in school tours, open houses, and public forums with professionalism and warmth.

Required Qualifications & Educational Background 1. Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field. 2. Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Montessori, NTT, ECCE, or Waldorf/Region inspired methodologies is preferred. 3. 3–5 years of lead teaching experience in a high-quality preschool or early years environment. 4. Proven experience in curriculum execution, classroom leadership, and family engagement.

Desired Skills & Professional Proficiencies 1. Strong grounding in neuroscience-backed, inquiry-led pedagogies. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Ability to coach and mentor peers while upholding high professional standards. 4. Tech-savvy with comfort in using apps for planning, documentation, and parent communication. 5. Enthusiastic advocate for holistic education, emotional intelligence, and character building. 6. Adaptive thinker with a reflective mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. 7. Awareness of safety standards, child protection norms, and inclusive learning strategies.