Early Years Educator

About Ekam Early Learning Centre

Founded in February 2020, Ekam Early Learning Centre is a progressive Reggio-inspired preschool Founded in February 2020, Ekam is a progressive, Reggio-inspired preschool that nurtures curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning in young children. We're now opening our new Centre in Kompally, Hyderabad, and are looking for people who share our care for children and our approach to early learning.

About the Role

As we begin operations at our Kompally Centre, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educators who are deeply passionate about working with young children.

The Early Years Educator will be responsible for creating a nurturing classroom environment that supports the holistic development, curiosity, and independence of every child. The role involves thoughtfully planning to learn experiences, observing and documenting children's development, and building strong partnerships with parents to support each child’s growth.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to design and facilitate meaningful early learning experiences that encourage children to explore, question, and develop essential life skills. The Early Years Educator plays a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and responsive classroom environment that supports the developmental needs of young learners while working collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Key Responsibilities

Creating a Nurturing Learning Environment

• Establish a warm, inclusive, and play-rich classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore.
• Design learning spaces and experiences that reflect children’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, and active participation in learning through open-ended exploration and play.
• Build positive classroom routines and guide behavior through respectful communication and consistent expectations.

Planning and Implementing Learning Experiences

• Use knowledge of early childhood development to design meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to plan daily, weekly, and thematic learning experiences aligned with the school’s curriculum approach.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support children with varying learning styles, interests, and abilities.
• Encourage inquiry-based exploration and hands-on learning within the classroom.

Observation, Documentation & Communication

• Observe children closely to understand their learning processes, interests, and developmental progress.
• Maintain thoughtful documentation of children’s learning journeys.
• Share regular updates with parents about their child’s development and collaborate with families to support each child’s growth.

Professional Growth

• Actively engage in opportunities for professional learning and development.
• Reflect on teaching practices and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen classroom practices and curriculum implementation.

Use of Technology

• Use digital tools and platforms to document learning, communicate with parents, and support classroom planning.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field (preferably Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education).
• Strong understanding of child development principles and early childhood pedagogy.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting is preferred.
• Ability to design thoughtful learning experiences through structured planning and reflection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with using technology tools for documentation, communication, and planning.