Role: Early Years Educator – Nursery
Cornerstone School, Pune
Leading International (Cambridge) primary school in Baner, started by IIT, IIM & INSEAD Alumni , Cornerstone is a new-age gurukul school with a deep rooted passion to impart the right education for kids & aided by learnings from global educational experience & technology enabled execution, it is honestly helping each child flourish when educating the children.
We are looking for an exceptional Nursery Teacher who views young children as capable, creative, and full of potential.
If you believe that teaching Nursery is about sparking curiosity, facilitating discovery, and nurturing emotional confidence rather than just keeping children busy, we want you on our founding team.
The Role (What You Will Do)
As our Nursery Teacher, your classroom will be a laboratory of wonder. You will:
- Design Experiential Learning: Create a stimulating, play-based classroom environment using inquiry-driven methods (aligning with global early years frameworks).
- Nurture the Whole Child: Focus equally on social-emotional development, communication, fine/gross motor skills, and foundational literacy/numeracy.
- Document the Journey: Move beyond standard grading; observe and document individual child milestones to showcase growth transparently to families.
- Foster Parent Partnerships: Actively collaborate with parents through our unique school initiatives (like our "Insight Days"), keeping them aligned, involved, and excited about their child’s progress.
- Cultivate Joy: Maintain a warm, patient, and highly energetic classroom atmosphere where every child feels safe to take risks and make mistakes.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)
- Qualifications: A degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Montessori training, PPTTC, or a professional graduate degree.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience teaching Nursery/Early Years (experience with international or play-based frameworks is a major plus).
- Skills: Exceptional spoken English, strong storytelling abilities, and a deep understanding of positive behavior management.
- Mindset: A lifelong learner who accepts feedback, adapts quickly, and brings a collaborative, solution-oriented spirit to a growing school.
What We Offer (Our Promise to You)
We value our educators as professionals and treat them as partners in our growth. When you join us, you can expect:
- Competitive Compensation: A salary package that respects your expertise and experience, reviewed annually.
- A Culture of Autonomy: We provide the framework, but we trust your creativity. No rigid, robotic scripts—you have the freedom to design magic in your classroom.
- Professional Growth: Regular, high-quality professional development workshops, mentorship, and opportunities to transition into Cambridge primary roles as the school expands.
- Collaborative Support: A leadership team that listens, stands by you during parent interactions, and ensures you have the resources you need to succeed.
- A Beautiful Environment: Modern infrastructure, well-equipped sensory materials, and a clean, safe, and positive workspace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
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Work Location: In person
