Foundation Educator; Pre-Primary & KG

Position: Foundation Years Educator (Pre-Primary & KG)
Gurukul The School  is looking for a warm, creative, and child-centric  Foundation Years / Early Childhood Educator  who can create a joyful, safe, and engaging learning environment for young learners.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, strong classroom management abilities, an understanding of foundational learning practices, and the ability to build emotional connect with children during their early developmental years.

The role requires an educator who can integrate experiential learning, storytelling, activity-based pedagogy, and technology-enabled teaching practices while nurturing curiosity, confidence, creativity, and socio-emotional growth among children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KRAs)

Foundational Learning & Classroom Facilitation
Facilitate age-appropriate, play-based, and experiential learning experiences
Develop foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills among children
Create engaging lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with early childhood pedagogy
Foster curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independent learning habits

Child Engagement & Emotional Connect
Build strong emotional connect and trust with young learners
Ensure a nurturing, safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
Observe and support individual developmental and behavioral needs of children
Encourage participation, confidence-building, and collaborative learning

Classroom Management & Care

Maintain an organized, stimulating, and child-friendly classroom environment
Ensure smooth classroom routines, transitions, and discipline through positive reinforcement practices
Support children in developing self-regulation, responsibility, and social interaction skills

Technology Integration & Innovation
Integrate smart classroom tools, digital resources, storytelling platforms, and activity-based educational technologies appropriately
Utilize creative teaching aids, visual learning resources, and interactive methods effectively
Maintain digital records, assessments, portfolios, and documentation systematically

Parent Communication & Coordination
Maintain professional and empathetic communication with parents regarding child progress and development
Participate actively in PTMs, school events, celebrations, and collaborative activities
Work closely with coordinators and academic teams for holistic child development

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Strong understanding of Early Childhood Education and foundational learning practices
Excellent verbal communication and classroom interaction skills
Ability to connect emotionally and positively with young children
Strong classroom management and nurturing abilities
Creativity in storytelling, activity planning, and experiential learning methods
Hands-on experience with digital tools, smart classroom resources, and technology-enabled teaching practices
Patience, empathy, observation, and child-centric approach
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Professional presentation and interpersonal effectiveness
Adaptability to modern teaching-learning practices and institutional expectations

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Graduate/Postgraduate with NTT/ECCE/Montessori/Early Childhood Education qualification preferred
2–5 years of experience in Pre-Primary/Foundation Years teaching preferred
Experience in reputed schools preferred
Strong academic background and professional communication skills preferred
Familiarity with NEP-aligned foundational learning approaches preferred
Candidates with creative teaching portfolios and activity-based teaching exposure preferred

We are looking for educators who believe in nurturing young minds through care, creativity, joyful learning, strong values, and holistic development during the foundational years.