Academic Coordinator

Job Role: Preschool Academic Coordinator / Teacher TrainerPosition: Preschool Academic Coordinator / Teacher Trainer

Department: Academics

Reports To: Principal / Academic Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Teacher Training & MentoringConduct induction and training programmes for newly appointed preschool teachers.
• Train teachers on classroom management, child engagement, teaching methodologies, and activity-based learning.
• Mentor teachers and provide regular feedback for professional improvement.
• Demonstrate model lessons and classroom activities where required.
• Curriculum ManagementEnsure effective implementation of the preschool curriculum across all classes.
• Guide teachers in understanding curriculum objectives, learning outcomes, themes, and activities.
• Ensure curriculum delivery is age-appropriate and aligned with the school's academic framework.
• Coordinate curriculum-related activities, celebrations, projects, and special learning programmes.
• Lesson Planner SupervisionReview and approve teachers' weekly/monthly lesson planners.
• Ensure lesson plans are properly structured and aligned with learning outcomes.
• Check that activities include a suitable balance of academics, play, creativity, physical development, and experiential learning.
• Provide suggestions and corrections wherever required.
• Monitor timely completion of lesson plans and syllabus milestones.
• Academic MonitoringConduct regular classroom observations.
• Monitor teaching quality and student engagement.
• Identify gaps in teaching and provide corrective guidance.
• Maintain academic records and teacher-performance observations.
• Support teachers in maintaining consistency across different sections.
• Teaching ResourcesGuide teachers in preparing worksheets, teaching aids, activities, storytelling sessions, rhymes, and classroom resources.
• Ensure teaching materials are developmentally appropriate and engaging.
• Encourage innovative and creative teaching practices.
• Teacher Performance & SupportConduct regular academic review meetings with teachers.
• Identify training requirements and arrange refresher training.
• Support new teachers during their initial probation/induction period.
• Help teachers develop classroom confidence and professional skills.
• Parent & School CoordinationAssist the Principal/Academic Head in addressing academic concerns raised by parents.
• Coordinate academic information and requirements between management and teachers.
• Participate in parent meetings, orientations, workshops, and school events when required.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely and effective curriculum completion.
• Quality and consistency of lesson planners.
• Successful induction of new teachers.
• Improvement in teacher performance after training.
• Quality of classroom observations.
• Student engagement and participation.
• Timely preparation of academic resources and activities.
• Compliance with school academic policies and standards.
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Ideal Candidate:

A qualified and experienced preschool teacher with strong knowledge of early childhood education, excellent communication skills, classroom-management expertise, and the ability to train and mentor other teachers.

Preferred Experience: 3–5 years of preschool teaching experience, with prior experience in teacher training, academic coordination, curriculum planning, or mentoring preferred.