Pre Primary Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

Education : Masters in child development / human development or diploma in ECD / PPTC.

1. Professional Development:

• Assess the training needs of the Pre-Primary teachers.

• Organize training based on the need analysis and monitor follow-up.

• Organize coordination meetings, fix the agenda and maintain the minutes of the meeting.

• Remain abreast with current and internationally recognized Early Childhood practices and strive to continually learn and refine practice

2. Institutional Development:

• Help to interview new staff as and when required

• Give suggestions to the Vice Principal on teaching load allocation.

• Give feedback to the Vice Principal about the teachers performance

3. Administrative:

• Manage procurement of stationery, photocopies and other materials required for the various events and activities as well as resources which need replacement or repair
• Settle accounts with administrative office bearers regarding various expenses like 'Read for Children' books, class library books, materials, etc.

• Collect and submit money sent by parents for various activities.

• Vigil, report and ensure that the facility-linked maintenance and repair work is done on time.

• Arrange for book exhibition during Open House along with the Librarians.

• Handle the various committees, guide and support the committees and ensure they meet their goals

• Help the school management with the admission procedure and events

• Participate in the appraisal process of the teachers

• Co-ordinate with teachers and level coordinators for their requirements
• Aid the teacher recruitment process by getting involved in the selection, scrutiny of resumes, observation of demonstration session and giving feedback
• Arrange for substitution or replacement of a teacher when the need arises
• Collate information for the quarterly MIS
• Create and collate information, pictures and write up for the quarterly and annual school magazine

• Maintain record of teaching and learning material

4. Program and Curriculum related activities:

• Plan and organize field trips for all three grades, at least 4 field trips per grade

• Organize at least one special activity per month & promote parental involvement as and when possible
• Review curriculum plans, teacher reflection and children observation regularly to ensure adherence to timelines and give feedback to the teachers on them.

• Review, rewrite and give feedback on comments written by teachers for the report cards

• Co-ordinate events, festivals, celebrations as per the plans shared by the Central Office team

• Handle curriculum queries and report it to the CO

• Observe classes and give feedback to Pre-Primary teachers
• Conduct meetings with teachers as per schedule and provide necessary assistance, feedback and guidance.
• Coordinate with teachers to plan, review and roll out the parent newsletter regularly
• Mentor, coach and provide information, support and feedback to the Pre-Primary teachers to develop skills and understanding of early childhood practices.

5. Parents, Community and other Stakeholders Support:

• Arrange the logistics for Parent Orientations, Workshops etc.
• Conduct the parent orientation programme
• Follow up for fee overdue
• Prepare and review circulars/ notices linked to the curriculum and important announcements such as holidays, picnics, activities, regular updates to parents, etc.
• Monitor communication on the Teno App for content and tone
• Monitor monthly updates and handbook usage
• Address and resolve issues related to parents, teachers or school management
• Coordinate and meet parents for any queries and concerns.
• Encourage parents to contribute to the newsletter

6. Skills, Attitude, Experience and Attributes:

• Demonstrate professionalism in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

• Have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Have effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Be competent in all aspects of early childhood teaching and learning. • Be familiar with Child Protection Policies and POCSO

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Principal from time to time.