Podar International School
Website:
podareducation.org
Job details:
EYP Head (Early Years Programme Head) – IB School
Job Profile (Key Responsibilities)
- Lead and manage the Early Years Programme section in alignment with the International Baccalaureate philosophy and framework.
- Ensure effective implementation of inquiry-based, play-based, and child-centric learning practices.
- Supervise curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessments, and documentation for Nursery to Grade 1 / PYP Early Years.
- Mentor, observe, and support teachers for continuous professional development.
- Monitor student progress, wellbeing, behaviour, and holistic development.
- Maintain strong parent engagement through meetings, orientations, and regular communication.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for young learners.
- Coordinate admissions support, events, celebrations, and school readiness programmes.
- Work closely with Principal/PYP Coordinator on academic planning, compliance, and IB standards.
- Drive innovation in classroom practices, learning spaces, and early childhood pedagies.
Pre-requisites / Eligibility
- Master’s Degree with B.Ed./ECCEd./Montessori or relevant Early Childhood qualification.
- IB PYP training/workshop certification preferred.
- 5–10 years of experience in Early Years education, with leadership/coordinator experience in an IB or international school.
- Strong understanding of IB-PYP, inquiry-based learning, Reggio Emilia/Montessori approaches, and EYFS practices.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and team leadership skills.
- Strong planning, documentation, observation, and curriculum mapping abilities.
- Proficiency in technology integration and digital learning tools.
- Passion for child development, creativity, and collaborative learning culture.
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