Agastya Foundation is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Educator. The Assistant Educator will work on the foundational and preparatory stage for the Early Learning Years Intervention Program.
Agastya Foundation hiring Assistant Educator Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Job Title | Assistant Educator |
| Educational Stages | Foundational & Preparatory (NEP) |
| Program | Early Learning Years Intervention |
| Languages | Hindi and English |
| Reports to | ELY Program Manager |
| Location | Gurugram, India |
About Agastya Foundation
The ELY Coach position is with a nonprofit organization that is headquartered in Bangalore, India. The organization operates in 24 states of India and is a hands-on education provider for underprivileged children and their teachers.
About Job Position
The Assistant Educator is responsible for providing support and guidance to teachers in preschools and early primary classes as a Coach to the Teachers. The Assistant – Teacher Education will work with teachers to implement the Early Learning Years Coach Led Intervention (ELY CLI), a comprehensive program that aims to improve the quality of early childhood education.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience working with young children in a classroom (Preschool and Primary School or NGO intervention in these spaces) setting.
- Strong understanding of child development and early learning standards.
- Experience providing support and guidance to teachers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of early childhood education best practices like play way method.
- Ability to assess children’s learning and development.
- Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide feedback to teachers in a constructive manner.
- Ability to work effectively with children, teachers, and parents.
- Basic computer skills MS Office, Google Drive, and related services.
Attitude and Dispositions
- Passion for early childhood education.
- Commitment to working with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Creative, imaginative, and critical thinking.
- Ability to be patient and understanding.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support and guidance to teachers in implementing the ELY CLI.
- Observe classrooms and provide feedback on teaching practices.
- Help teachers to develop lesson plans.
- Provide support for children with special needs.
- Prepare manipulatives and activities as per developmentally appropriate practices in early learning.
- Monitor the implementation of the ELY CLI.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as parents, administrators, and other early childhood professionals.
- Document and report the work, observations, and such requirements as and when needed.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a nonprofit certified as a “Great Place to Work” consecutively for the 3rd year.
- Opportunity to work with a motivated and well intentioned, and professionally managed team.
- Chance to make a difference in the lives of young children.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to alok.dwivedi@agastya.org.
Location
Gurugram, India
