Teacher – Pre Primary

Job Description

🆔Job ID: 10081
🏢Company: Nord Anglia Education – Oakridge International School, Bengaluru
📍Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 🇮🇳
💼Job Type: Full-Time 💻
🏢Work Mode: Onsite 🏫
⏳Experience: Prior Early Years / Kindergarten teaching experience preferred 👩‍🏫
🎓Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field; B.Ed / NTT / ECCE / Montessori preferred 🎓
💰Expected Salary: ₹4 – ₹8 Lakhs Per Year 💸
📊Job Category: Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Pre-Primary, IB Education, Kindergarten, Education 🌐
🌐Website: Website
📞Contact: Contact us

🌱Before children learn about the world, they learn how to explore it.

A question.

A story.

A game.

A drawing.

A tiny discovery that makes a child say, “Why?”

Early childhood education isn’t about rushing children toward answers.

It’s about creating an environment where they’re confident enough to keep asking questions.

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru is looking for a Teacher – Pre Primary to create a nurturing, engaging, and inquiry-driven environment for young learners.

If you believe the earliest years of education can shape a child’s lifelong relationship with learning, this opportunity is worth exploring.

🌟About Nord Anglia Education & Oakridge:
Nord Anglia Education is a global education organization operating international schools across different countries and communities. 🌍🏫

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru follows an international education approach and offers the IB Diploma Programme, while creating a supportive environment focused on student development and achievement.

The school’s vision is to inspire every individual to unlock their potential through outstanding education.

For an Early Years teacher, that means creating a classroom where children can explore, create, collaborate, and develop confidence from the very beginning.

💡About the Role:
As an Early Years Homeroom Teacher, you’ll be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom for young learners.

You’ll implement the IB Early Years Programme (EYP) through play-based and inquiry-based learning while supporting children’s academic, social, emotional, and overall development.

You’ll also work closely with teaching assistants, specialist teachers, coordinators, and parents.

Because at this age, teaching isn’t just about what happens during a lesson.

It’s about understanding the child behind the lesson.

📌Key Responsibilities:
📌 Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate IB EYP learning experiences. 📚

📌 Implement inquiry-based and play-based teaching strategies. 🧩

📌 Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom. ❤️

📌 Monitor and assess students’ academic and developmental progress. 📊

📌 Differentiate learning according to individual student needs. 🎯

📌 Encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and collaboration. 🌱

📌 Maintain positive classroom management and behaviour. 🏫

📌 Communicate regularly with parents about student progress. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📌 Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, specialist teachers, and coordinators. 🤝

📌 Support each child’s individual learning journey. 🌟

📌 Prioritize student wellbeing, safety, and safeguarding at all times. 🛡️

📌 Contribute positively to the wider school community. 🌍

🎯Requirements:
🎯 Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a relevant field. 🎓

🎯 B.Ed, NTT, ECCE, or Montessori qualification is preferred. 📚

🎯 Prior experience teaching Early Years or Kindergarten students. 👩‍🏫

🎯 IB EYP/PYP experience or certification is preferred. 🌍

🎯 Strong knowledge of Early Years pedagogy. 🧠

🎯 Strong classroom management skills. 🏫

🎯 Excellent English communication skills. 💬

🎯 Ability to plan lessons and assess student development. 📝

🎯 Strong understanding of child development. 🌱

🎯 Ability to differentiate learning for individual children. 🎯

🎯 Patient, empathetic, adaptable, and child-centred approach. ❤️

🎯 Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. 🤝

🎯 Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding. 🛡️

🌟Preferred Skills:
✅ IB Early Years Programme (EYP) 🌍

✅ Play-Based Learning 🧩

✅ Inquiry-Based Learning 🔍

✅ Early Childhood Education 🌱

✅ Kindergarten Teaching 👧

✅ Child Development 🧠

✅ Classroom Management 🏫

✅ Lesson Planning & Assessment 📝

✅ Parent Communication 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

✅ Student Safeguarding 🛡️

🌟Why Join Oakridge International School?
✅ Work within an international-school environment. 🌍

✅ Gain exposure to IB-focused education. 📚

✅ Work with young learners during a crucial stage of development. 🌱

✅ Collaborate with experienced educators and specialist teachers. 🤝

✅ Develop expertise in inquiry-based and play-based learning. 🧩

✅ Be part of a diverse and inclusive school community. 🌎

✅ Access opportunities for professional growth and learning. 📈

✅ Help children develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. ✨

🔥Career Insight:
Early childhood teachers don’t just teach children.

They help children discover who they can become.

The child who is afraid to speak may find their voice.

The quiet child may discover curiosity.

The energetic child may learn focus.

The child who keeps asking “Why?” may eventually become the person who changes something.

That’s why early education matters.

You’re not simply preparing a child for the next grade.

You’re helping shape their first experience of learning.

And sometimes, the smallest classroom can have the biggest impact.