Head Teacher | Pre Primary- Koregaon Park(Pune)

Role & responsibilities

Position: Head Teacher

Location: Pune, Maharashtra Type: Full-time, On-site

Role Overview

The Head Teacher is not just an educator, they are an architect of inspired learning, a mentor to peers, and a trusted partner to families. This role holds the responsibility of leading a dynamic classroom where inquiry, empathy, and excellence thrive. With deep knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and an unwavering commitment to child-centred practices, the Head Teacher ensures that every day becomes a meaningful step in a childs lifelong learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

. Curriculum Implementation & Classroom Leadership Design and deliver engaging, brain-responsive, and developmentally aligned lesson plans, tailored to individual child needs and interests.

. Create a classroom culture that reflects joyful learning, purposeful exploration, and values-centred teaching.

. Embed inquiry-based learning, storytelling, and multisensory strategies into daily routines.

. Integrate opportunities for creative expression, movement, language, numeracy, and socio-emotional growth.

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. Team Mentorship & Collaboration Lead and guide assistant teachers and caregivers through regular planning, modeling, and feedback.

. Foster a culture of reflection, open communication, and shared ownership within the classroom team.

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. Observation, Assessment & Documentation Conduct ongoing observations, formative assessments, and learning documentation.

. Maintain child portfolios that highlight progress across developmental domains.

. Prepare progress reports and lead goal-setting conversations with families.

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. Family Engagement & Partnership Build strong, trusting relationships with parents through regular communication, PTMs, and learning showcases.

. Collaborate with families to co-create strategies that support holistic child development at home and school.

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. Environment & Safety Stewardship Ensure the classroom is an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and inclusive space that aligns with our design ethos.

. Uphold all health, hygiene, and safeguarding protocols with consistency and care.

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. Professional Learning & Advocacy Actively participate in training sessions, curriculum reviews, and learning communities.

• Represent in school tours, open houses, and public forums with professionalism and warmth.

Required Qualifications & Educational Background

1. Bachelors degree (minimum) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.

2. Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Montessori, NTT, ECCE, or Waldorf/Regio-inspired methodologies is preferred.

3. 7+ years of lead teaching experience in a high-quality preschool or early years environment.

4. Proven experience in curriculum execution, classroom leadership, and family engagement.

Desired Skills & Professional Proficiencies

1. Strong grounding in neuroscience-backed, inquiry-led pedagogies.

2. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Ability to coach and mentor peers while upholding high professional standards.

4. Tech-savvy with comfort in using apps for planning, documentation, and parent communication.

5. Enthusiastic advocate for holistic education, emotional intelligence, and character-building.

6. Adaptive thinker with a reflective mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

7. Awareness of safety standards, child protection norms, and inclusive learning strategies.