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Early Years Expert Facilitator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in Early Childhood Education, 3+ years of teaching experience, excellent English skills, adaptability, a passion for diversity, and strong communication abilities.
  • You will deliver curriculum, assess learners, mentor staff, maintain a positive classroom environment, engage parents, and participate in professional development, ensuring holistic child growth.

Requirements

  • Degree in Early Childhood Education (NTT, Montessori, ECE, CIDTT trained) compulsory or bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 3 years of early years teaching experience
  • possess excellent English language skills – verbal and written
  • Should speak grammatically correct language with proper diction, pronunciation and no MTI
  • are excellent communicators
  • are adaptive
  • have ownership
  • embrace diversity and inclusion
  • are community builders
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in pedagogy and innovation
  • Successful teaching experience
  • Recent training and/or experience in the current curriculum
  • Experience as a Teacher in early years’ education
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language proficiency)
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others
  • Relevant university credentials in an academic field
  • Secondary license or certification for teaching the subject would be an added plus
  • Work experience with other cultures and nationalities
  • Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
  • Ability to participate in and establish collaborative structures
  • Proven ability to develop successful academic programs
  • Willingness to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of achievement
  • Willingness to reinforce mission and core values of the organisation
  • Ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices
  • Ability to engage students in learning activities using a variety of current technologies and online platforms
  • Basic Computer skills including MS Office suite of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibility and Accountability Curriculum Delivery
  • The Head Teacher works with the Center Director and in collaboration with the Curriculum/Program Coordinator and other head teachers to implement planned lesson plans to support the holistic development for children aged 2 years to 6 years
  • Supports the achievement of learning outcomes of all the learners in her care and supervision.
  • Instruct learners in a classroom setting according to the curriculum and learning domains.
  • Perform formative and summative assessments and contribute to the development of assessment strategies and arrangements for the key learning areas.
  • Highlight any developmental delays and adopt the inclusive practices to support each and every child in their learning journey in consultation with the PLs/PCs and the CD
  • Brings in innovative methodologies, new insights and practices in lesson plan delivery facilitating improvement in the learning process.
  • Share timely feedback with the PLs/PCs on the curriculum design if changes needed, appropriateness, relatability to the learner to ensure that the curriculum is contemporary at all the times
  • Ensure the classroom is well maintained, visually appealing to the learners and aligned with the theme of the month
  • Develop a life-long love and appreciation for learning in early years.
  • Team Work
  • Work collaboratively with all the stakeholders in the development and enhancement of curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching and learning and over all service delivery.
  • Work closely with the curriculum coordinator and centre team for events, curriculum planning and other curriculum activities pertaining to the respective program
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Preschool Principal/the Head of School/centre.
  • Mentors the fellow teachers (if assigned as a Buddy) for the newly joined facilitators
  • Mentor, collaborate and work in tandem with the care giving staff in the classroom. Enable them to contribute to the learning process of all the learners
  • Demonstrates creativity, initiative, collaboration and resourcefulness in supporting the teams and CD in achieving the overall centre goals
  • Communicate timely with the manager on anything that requires immediate attention.
  • Works effectively both as a team member and independently.
  • Health & Safety
  • Establish and ensure positive and safe physical and emotional climate in classroom and at the centre.
  • Ensure child development, safety, and wellness by contributing to and following all the policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensure that the classroom environment both emotional and physical is always conducive to the overall development of the learners in the classroom.
  • Parent Connect
  • Works in partnership with parents to enhance the learner’s potential
  • Interact with parents to discuss child’s progress and other needs during PTCs and on need basis.
  • Ensure the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual child’s learning samples are shared as per the plan
  • Handle parent communication on an ongoing basis wrt learning and care of the child
  • Address escalations along with the CD wrt any incident happened in the class
  • Professional & Personal Development
  • Ensure mandatory participation in skill enhancement, workshops and trainings in line with global practices.
  • Work towards acquiring current best practices in pedagogy and innovation.
  • Keep herself updated with the changes in the syllabus, NEP requirements, admission/entry requirements of big school (for grade 1) etc. along with the global practices
  • Classroom ‘Code of Conduct’
  • Respect the right and dignity of every team member.
  • Be social and humane, rationale and democratic in all professional conversations and interactions
  • Strive to soothe any concern, apprehension, expectation mismatch brewing up immediately.
  • Create undiluted fun moments sensitively never blurring the lines of professional decorum.
  • Lead by example, help, support wherever required as everyone has a bad day and a situation unique to each.
  • Enthusiastic, takes initiative and displays ownership
  • Ability to manage time, resources and stress effectively
  • Serve as a role model to children and staff in terms of punctuality, respect, and responsibility
  • Acting as a guide to colleagues in times of doubt and helping them take appropriate decisions and actions
  • Adhere to grooming standards

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Early Years Expert Facilitator.

What are the qualifications required for this role?

A degree in Early Childhood Education (NTT, Montessori, ECE, CIDTT trained) is compulsory, or a bachelor's degree, along with a minimum of 3 years of early years teaching experience.

What are the work timings for the Early Years Expert Facilitator?

The work timings are from 8.30/9 am to 3.30/4 pm, totaling 7 hours a day.

Who does the Early Years Expert Facilitator report to?

The Early Years Expert Facilitator reports to the Center Head.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates should possess excellent English language skills (both verbal and written), be adaptive, excellent communicators, community builders, and have a strong sense of ownership.

What are the key responsibilities of the Early Years Expert Facilitator?

Responsibilities include curriculum delivery, teamwork, health and safety, parent connect, and professional and personal development, as well as mentoring other staff and ensuring a positive classroom environment.

Is experience with diverse cultures beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience working with other cultures and nationalities is considered beneficial.

What additional skills are preferred for candidates?

Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to engage students using current technologies and online platforms are preferred.

Do we offer professional development opportunities?

Yes, we offer continuous professional development and growth opportunities for our faculty.

What kind of environment does the organization promote?

The organization promotes a stimulating, open, safe, and supportive environment with access to best educational practices and innovative tools.

How do facilitators interact with parents?

Facilitators work in partnership with parents to enhance the learner's potential and communicate on the child's progress during parent-teacher conferences and as needed.

Is prior experience in early years education a requirement?

Yes, candidates must have relevant experience as a Teacher in early years education, along with a demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in pedagogy.

What is the approach towards classroom safety?

The Early Years Expert Facilitator is responsible for establishing a positive and safe physical and emotional climate in the classroom while following all related policies and procedures.

Klay Preschools and Daycare

Education
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

KLAY is committed to caring for the world, one family at a time! We provide quality education and care for each child. Help organizations build family-friendly workplaces. Enable women to pursue their dreams 2000+ KLAY educators spread across 100+ centers in India are united in their mission to nurture every child’s gifts and be the trusted parenting partner of every family.