Job Title: Pre-Primary Teacher

School: Agasti International School

Department: Early Years / Pre-Primary

Reporting To: Pre-Primary Coordinator / Principal

Role Overview

The Pre-Primary Teacher will be responsible for nurturing foundational learning, social development, emotional well-being, and positive behavior among early-year learners. The role requires creating a joyful, safe, engaging, and child-centered classroom environment while supporting holistic development through structured play, activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Learning Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons based on Early Childhood Education principles.
• Develop foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, communication, motor development, and basic concepts.
• Use play-based, experiential, story-based, and activity-oriented teaching methods.
• Encourage creativity through rhymes, music, dance, art, craft, dramatization, and interactive learning.
• Conduct informal assessments, track progress, and maintain child portfolios.

Classroom & Child Management

• Create a safe, caring, joyful, and emotionally secure classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behavior with patience, positive reinforcement, and nurturing discipline.
• Support social skills, manners, independence, and value-based learning.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and well-being of children at all times.

Administrative & Professional Duties

• Maintain lesson records, attendance, progress reports, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with parents during PTMs and day-to-day concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, training workshops, events, celebrations, and school programs.
• Collaborate with coordinators and colleagues for continuous improvement.
• Follow school policies, systems, and academic schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate with NTT / ECCEd / Montessori Training / B.Ed (as applicable).
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in pre-primary teaching preferred.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of child psychology and early childhood pedagogy.
• Warm, patient, compassionate, and child-friendly personality.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with digital classrooms.

Key Competencies

• Child-centric approach
• Creativity and innovation in teaching
• Patience, empathy, and positive attitude
• Classroom management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional ethics and teamwork spirit

Work Environment

• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Safe, joyful, and structured learning environment