Expert Facilitator

Job Title: Expert Facilitator (Early Years Education)

Location: Sector 81, Gurugram
Experience: Experience in Early Years Education / Preschool Teaching
Education: Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education preferred

Contact : [phone removed] / [email removed]

Job Summary

We are looking for Expert Facilitators who can create engaging, stimulating, inclusive, and safe environments where every child feels encouraged to explore, express, and grow. The ideal candidate should embrace the best educational practices and leverage the latest technological tools to enhance learning, while remaining committed to continuous professional development.

The candidate should be an active participant in a global professional learning community and be dedicated to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and holistic development in every child.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Curriculum Delivery

• Work with the School Director, in collaboration with the Program Lead and other facilitators, to implement planned lesson plans that support the holistic development of children aged 26 years.
• Support the achievement of learning outcomes for all learners under her care and supervision, fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for learning during the early years.
• Instruct learners in a classroom setting according to the curriculum and learning domains.
• Conduct regular and continuous child observations and contribute to the development of assessment strategies and arrangements for key learning areas.
• Identify and highlight developmental delays and adopt inclusive practices to support every child's learning journey in consultation with the Program Lead and School Director.
• Introduce innovative methodologies, new insights, and practices in lesson plan delivery to improve the learning process.
• Share timely feedback with the Program Lead on curriculum design, required changes, appropriateness, and relevance to learners to ensure the curriculum remains contemporary.
• Ensure the classroom is well-maintained, visually appealing to learners, and aligned with the theme of the month.

2. Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate with all stakeholders to enhance curriculum, pedagogy, teaching and learning, and overall service delivery.
• Work closely with the Program Lead and school team on events, curriculum planning, and other curriculum-related activities.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the School Director.
• Mentor newly joined facilitators when assigned as a buddy.
• Mentor, collaborate with, and work closely alongside caregiving staff in the classroom, enabling them to contribute to the learning process of all learners.
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative, collaboration, and resourcefulness in supporting the team and School Director in achieving overall school goals.
• Communicate promptly with the manager regarding matters requiring immediate attention.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

3. Health and Safety

• Establish and maintain a positive and safe physical and emotional environment in the classroom and across the school.
• Support child development, safety, and well-being by following all organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure that the physical and emotional classroom environment remains conducive to the overall development of learners.

4. Parent Connect

• Partner with parents to enhance each learner's potential.
• Interact with parents to discuss children's progress and other needs during Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) and whenever required.
• Ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual samples of children's learning are shared as per the planned schedule.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding children's learning and care.
• Address escalations related to classroom incidents in collaboration with the School Director and Program Lead.

5. Professional and Personal Development

• Participate in mandatory skill-enhancement programmes, workshops, and training aligned with global practices.
• Continuously work towards adopting current best practices in pedagogy and innovation.
• Stay updated on syllabus changes, National Education Policy (NEP) requirements, Grade 1 admission and entry requirements of schools, and global educational practices.

6. Classroom Code of Conduct

• Respect the rights and dignity of every team member.
• Maintain social, humane, rational, and democratic conduct in all professional conversations and interactions.
• Address concerns, apprehensions, and mismatches in expectations promptly and constructively.
• Create enjoyable and engaging experiences while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Lead by example and offer help and support to colleagues, recognizing that everyone may face challenging days and individual circumstances.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and ownership.
• Manage time, resources, and stress effectively.
• Serve as a role model for children and staff through punctuality, respect, and responsibility.
• Guide colleagues when required and support them in making appropriate decisions and taking suitable actions.
• Adhere to organisational grooming standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of current best practices in pedagogy and educational innovation.
• Successful teaching experience, preferably in early years education.
• Recent training and/or experience with the current curriculum.
• Experience as a teacher in early childhood education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with different cultures and nationalities.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to participate in and establish collaborative working structures.
• Willingness to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure a shared understanding of achievement.
• Commitment to reinforcing the organisation's mission and core values.
• Ability to use learning data to evaluate and improve teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to engage children in learning activities using a variety of current technologies and online platforms.

Additional Skills

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.