Job Description

Position Summary

The Nursery Coordinator is responsible for supervising the pre-primary team, ensuring effective implementation of early childhood curriculum aligned with CBSE guidelines for Foundational Stage (NCF 2022), maintaining academic quality, ensuring child safety, and fostering strong school-parent partnerships. The role ensures holistic development of children aged 3-4 years through activity-based and child-centred learning.

Key Responsibilities1. Academic Planning & Curriculum Implementation

Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with

NCF 2022 (Foundational Stage)

and school's academic plan. Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom activities, and use of teaching-learning materials (TLM). Ensure activity-based, play-based, and experiential learning across domains: cognitive, language, numeracy, socio-emotional, and motor skills. Oversee continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) for pre-primary, including portfolios, checklist assessments, and observations.

2. Classroom Observation & Quality Assurance

Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers. Ensure smooth daily routines -- circle time, free play, activity periods, meals, and dispersal. Monitor class displays, learning corners, and hygiene standards. Ensure timely completion of syllabus as per school academic calendar.

3. Staff Management & Capacity Building

Supervise nursery teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff. Provide professional development through workshops, model lessons, mentoring, and pedagogical support. Assist in recruitment, induction, and performance evaluation of pre-primary staff. Manage teacher schedules, substitutions, and duty rosters.

4. Child Safety, Health & Well-Being

Ensure adherence to child protection policies and safety guidelines. Monitor hygiene practices, including sanitization, washroom routines, and snack/lunch supervision. Maintain incident reports, medical records, and emergency protocols. Address developmental concerns and coordinate with counsellors when needed.

5. Parent Communication & Engagement

Serve as the primary point of contact for all nursery-related queries. Conduct orientation sessions, PTMs, counselling meetings, and curriculum briefings. Share regular updates on student progress, class activities, and events. Handle parent concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.

6. Events & Program Coordination

Plan and conduct pre-primary events (Sports Day, Annual Day, Festivals, Culmination Days, Open House, etc.). Coordinate field trips, celebrations, and thematic days. Ensure smooth transitions from Nursery to LKG/UKG.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development / Education (B.Ed. preferred). Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECCEd) or NTT certification. Minimum

2-4 years

of experience in pre-primary teaching, with at least

1-2 years in a supervisory or coordinator role

. Familiarity with

NCF 2022

, CBSE academic expectations, and foundational learning.

Key Competencies

Strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy Leadership and team management Excellent communication and presentation skills Empathy, patience, and child-centric approach Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate with teachers and parents

Work Environment

Pre-primary classrooms and play areas Interaction with children, staff, and parents Requires physical activity for supervision and facilitating learning activities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ?15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person