Teacher

Vidya & Child: NGO BackgroundVidya & Child is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) operating under the Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust.

• Mission: It works to bridge the educational gap for underprivileged children from socio-economically marginalized sections of society (e.g., children of domestic servants, laborers, vendors) by providing them with a strong educational foundation and a creative learning environment.
• Approach: It follows a process-driven, child-centric approach, offering academic, financial, and mentoring support from Nursery up to Class XII & beyond, along with holistic development programs like Life Skills and Arts & Performing Arts.
• Focus: The organization's goal is to help these children merge with the mainstream of society by exploring their unique potential.

Pre-Primary Teacher Role DetailsCategoryDetailPositionPre-Primary TeacherOrganizationVidya & Child (A Project of Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust)LocationNoida (across various project centres)Working HoursApproximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday, though specific center timings may vary. Some positions may have non-working Saturdays).Target Age GroupChildren in the Pre-Primary stage (Nursery/Preschool), typically aged 3–5 years.Pre-Primary Teacher Job DescriptionThe Pre-Primary Teacher is responsible for fostering the holistic development and providing a nurturing educational foundation for children, many of whom are first-generation learners.

• Core ResponsibilitiesCurriculum & Lesson Planning:
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, engaging, and creative lessons based on Early Childhood Education principles and the organization's child-centric philosophy.
• Incorporate play-based learning strategies, storytelling, music, art, and movement to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Introduce foundational concepts in reading, writing, and counting through interactive activities.
• Classroom Management:
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
• Maintain classroom discipline using positive and developmentally appropriate methods.
• Manage resources and learning materials effectively.
• Child Development & Assessment:
• Observe and monitor children's development against established milestones.
• Identify the unique needs of individual children and provide extra support or intervention where required, focusing on conceptual learning over rote memorization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of each child's progress.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents/caregivers, particularly as many are first-generation learners, to update them on their child's progress and foster sustained parental involvement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, mentors, and volunteers to ensure holistic child development.
• Required Qualifications & SkillsEducational Qualification:
• Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) Certification or a degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECCE) or a related field is typically required and highly preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree (Graduate) is often a minimum educational requirement.
• Experience & Attributes:
• Proven experience working with young children (aged 3–5). Experience in the NGO/development sector or with children from low-income families is a strong preference.
• Strong understanding of child development and psychology.
• Fluency in English and Hindi (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated qualities of patience, creativity, integrity, and maturity.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on directly with children and their families within the community.