Pre‑Primary Teacher (Early Years Homeroom)

About the role

Oakridge International School Bangalore is seeking an Early Years Homeroom Teacher to create a nurturing, inquiry‑based learning environment for pre‑primary learners. You will deliver the IB Early Years Programme (EYP) through play‑based activities while supporting each child's academic, social and emotional development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate IB EYP lessons.
• Implement inquiry‑based and play‑based teaching strategies.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor, assess and record students’ learning and developmental progress.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, specialist teachers and coordinators.
• Uphold student wellbeing, safety and safeguarding policies at all times.

Required profile

• Passion for early childhood education and a child‑centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school community.
• Patience, empathy and adaptability.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IB Early Years pedagogy.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Experience with inquiry‑based and play‑based teaching methods.
• Lesson planning and assessment expertise.
• Ability to differentiate learning for diverse learners.