Preschool Officer

Job Description

Overall: Provide academic inputs to enhance the teaching-learning process at Aga Khan Preschools (AKPs). Manage admin, finance, and management systems in AKPs according to Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKESI) Policy and Procedure (P&P). Contribute to AKESI assignments as assigned by the regional head. Specific: Visioning / Planning: 1. Facilitate an environment in all AKPs and the Regional office that supports the educational philosophy. 2. Support the internalization of AKESI ECCE philosophy in AKPs. 3. Contribute to building the image of the organization as a quality resource agency in ECD. Academics/Training: 1. Responsible for curriculum planning/implementation/review at AKPs. 2. Ensure regular lesson plan review and implementation, along with necessary resources. 3. Facilitate regular student assessments and guide teachers based on assessment data. 4. Streamline academic documentation processes at the AKP level. 5. Provide academic support to teachers for classroom management and TLM creation. Guidance and Supervision: 1. Support and guide teachers in defining their needs and enhancing their skills. 2. To provide guidance and support to enhance the skills of teachers for the holistic development of children. 3. Offer academic support to upgrade center levels and guide in maintaining administrative and finance records. 4. To guide teachers in maintaining bank accounts, administrative and finance registers, and books (such as dead stock, attendance registers for staff and students, program reports register, checklists, student general register, voucher book, donation receipt book, and fee receipt book, etc.). 5. Assist LMC in fulfilling their role in AKPs Administration / Finance: 1. Assist LMC in fulfilling their role in AKPs. 2. To submit monthly tentative visit plans and actual reports of the visits and other tasks aligned with the department's plan and goals. 3. Facilitate the process of appointing LMC and correspond with relevant stakeholders 4. To correspond with LMC, teachers, and the Central Office, etc., as required. 5. Participate in meetings to achieve department goals and assist in grant processes. 6. Manage the allotted portfolio, prepare reports, and conduct follow-ups as needed. 7. Assist AKP personnel in organizing various center-based programs and contribute to surveys/studies. 8. To conduct the target-setting and appraisal process for all teachers and helpers. 9. To facilitate the milestone measurement process and plan for the development of AKPs by discussing with LMC and teachers. 10. To provide data/information from time to time to make informed decisions for the AKPs like preparation of budget etc. Construction/Maintenance and Safety: 1. Ensure infrastructure and play equipment of AKPs are safe and conducive to learning. 2. Coordinate with the Facilities team for infrastructure maintenance. 3. Ensure timely renewal of rent agreements/insurance and implementation of the Safeguarding policy. 4. Ensure Workplace Safety (WPS) processes are followed at AKPs. Training: 1. Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating training sessions, workshops, and seminars for AKP personnel. 2. Ensure effective implementation of training provided and support in organizing LMC conferences. Linkage / Liaison: 1. Facilitate linkages with NGOs, educational institutions, and government agencies for sharing expertise. 2. Build relations with neighborhood schools and update market intelligence for better positioning of AKPs.