Primary Coordinator

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Job Summary:

The Primary Coordinator will lead and manage the academic and operational aspects of the primary section. This role involves mentoring teachers, enhancing instructional practices, maintaining curriculum rigor, supporting student learning, and serving as the communication link between staff, parents, and school leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

• Supervise curriculum planning, lesson execution, and assessments aligned with school standards.
• Ensure effective integration of 21st-century skills, differentiated instruction, and child-centric approaches.
• Lead the implementation of school-wide initiatives, academic frameworks, and improvement plans.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching quality through classroom observations and feedback.
• Coordinate remedial/enrichment programs based on student performance data.

Teacher Support and Development:

• Facilitate regular professional development sessions for primary teachers.
• Mentor new teachers and foster a collaborative, reflective teaching culture.
• Review lesson plans, year plans, and assessment tools to ensure instructional quality and alignment.

Student Development:

• Oversee academic and co-curricular progress of students.
• Facilitate programs that enhance social-emotional learning, values, and discipline.
• Address individual student concerns in collaboration with teachers and parents.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain timetables, substitution plans, and academic calendars.
• Organize events like parent orientations, exhibitions, competitions, and celebrations.
• Maintain updated academic records, progress reports, and documentation for audits.

Parent Communication:

• Conduct PTMs and engage regularly with parents to discuss student progress.
• Address academic or behavioral concerns proactively with sensitivity and clarity.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Serve as the liaison between primary teachers and school leadership.
• Submit regular reports on student achievement, teacher performance, and academic plans.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education (B.Ed./M.Ed.); a postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at the primary level; 2+ years in a leadership or coordination role.
• Deep understanding of child development, primary curriculum, and pedagogical best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with digital tools and school ERP systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about early childhood and primary education.
• Empathetic, approachable, and collaborative.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and execution capability.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced school environment.