Pre-Primary Coordinator

1. Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the academic and operational functioning of the Pre-Primary section, comprising Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and Upper Kindergarten (UKG). The role is responsible for ensuring effective curriculum implementation, age-appropriate teaching and learning practices, teacher development, student well-being, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The Coordinator will ensure alignment with the school's academic philosophy and early years framework, with preference for candidates having exposure to the Cambridge Early Years curriculum.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Academic Planning & Curriculum Implementation

• Plan, implement and monitor the academic curriculum for Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG and UKG.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Cambridge Early Years curriculum.
• Develop annual academic plans, monthly planners, weekly lesson plans and classroom learning objectives.
• Promote play-based, inquiry-led, experiential and activity-oriented learning.
• Integrate foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, motor skills, creativity and socio-emotional development into classroom practices.
• Ensure age-appropriate teaching methodologies and continuity in learning outcomes across all grades.
• Review teaching resources, classroom activities and learning materials to maintain academic standards.

B. Teacher Supervision & Development

• Supervise and mentor pre-primary teachers and teaching assistants.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Organise teacher training sessions, workshops and professional development initiatives.
• Ensure effective lesson delivery, classroom management and student engagement.
• Monitor teacher performance and support the implementation of improvement plans wherever required.
• Foster collaboration, accountability and consistency across the pre-primary team.

C. Student Development & Assessment

• Monitor students' academic progress and overall developmental milestones.
• Implement age-appropriate formative assessment and observation-based evaluation methods.
• Maintain student progress records, portfolios and developmental reports.
• Identify children requiring additional academic, behavioural or developmental support and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

D. Parent Engagement & Communication

• Build effective relationships with parents and address academic and developmental concerns professionally.
• Conduct parent-teacher meetings and communicate student progress and areas for improvement.
• Guide parents on age-appropriate learning practices and early childhood development.
• Escalate sensitive student or parent concerns to the Principal wherever required.

E. Classroom Operations & School Readiness

• Ensure classrooms are well-organised, engaging, hygienic and equipped with appropriate learning resources.
• Oversee daily routines, student transitions, attendance and classroom discipline.
• Ensure compliance with child safeguarding, health, hygiene and school safety protocols.
• Coordinate assemblies, celebrations, field trips, theme-based activities and early years events.
• Support admission interactions, orientation programmes and transition activities for incoming students.
• Facilitate a smooth transition of students from the pre-primary section to Grade 1.

F. Administration, Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain academic calendars, curriculum trackers, assessment records and teacher documentation.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and ensure timely completion of planned academic activities.
• Prepare periodic academic reports and updates for the Principal.
• Ensure adherence to school policies, academic standards and applicable early childhood education guidelines.
• Collaborate with other academic coordinators and school departments to ensure effective school functioning.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), or a related discipline.
• B.Ed., Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Additional certifications in early years education or curriculum leadership will be an advantage.

4. Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in early childhood or pre-primary education.
• At least 23 years of experience in a supervisory, lead teacher or academic coordination role preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple pre-primary grades is desirable.
• Exposure to the Cambridge Early Years curriculum is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a reputed international, Cambridge-affiliated or progressive school environment will be an advantage.