Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator

Kokapet, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Full-time

Reporting to: Centre Head / Director, Ekam Early Learning Centre

About Ekam Early Learning Centre

Founded in February 2020, Ekam Early Learning Centre is a progressive Reggio-inspired preschool committed to nurturing curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love for learning in young children. With our flagship centre in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and two more campuses in Nagole, Hyderabad and Yendada, Vizag, The Happy Childhood Movement has built a strong long-standing community of educators, parents and collaborators who believe in thoughtful and child-centric early education. In 2026, we expand to two new campuses in Kokapet and Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, taking our proven early years approach to more families and children.

About the Role

As we begin operations at our Kokapet & Banjara Hills centre, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educators who are deeply passionate about working with young children.

The Early Years Educator will be responsible for creating a nurturing classroom environment that supports the holistic development, curiosity, and independence of every child. The role involves thoughtfully planning learning experiences, observing and documenting children's development, and building strong partnerships with parents to support each childs growth.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to design and facilitate meaningful early learning experiences that encourage children to explore, question, and develop essential life skills. The Early Years Educator plays a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and responsive classroom environment that supports the developmental needs of young learners while working collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Key Responsibilities

Creating a Nurturing Learning Environment

• Establish a warm, inclusive, and play-rich classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore.
• Design learning spaces and experiences that reflect childrens interests, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, and active participation in learning through open-ended exploration and play.
• Build positive classroom routines and guide behaviour through respectful communication and consistent expectations.

Planning and Implementing Learning Experiences

• Use knowledge of early childhood development to design meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to plan daily, weekly, and thematic learning experiences aligned with the schools curriculum approach.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support children with varying learning styles, interests, and abilities.
• Encourage inquiry-based exploration and hands-on learning within the classroom.

Observation, Documentation & Communication

• Observe children closely to understand their learning processes, interests, and developmental progress.
• Maintain thoughtful documentation of childrens learning journeys.
• Share regular updates with parents about their childs development and collaborate with families to support each childs growth.

Professional Growth

• Actively engage in opportunities for professional learning and development.
• Reflect on teaching practices and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen classroom practices and curriculum implementation.

Use of Technology

• Use digital tools and platforms to document learning, communicate with parents, and support classroom planning.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education or a related field (preferably Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education).
• Strong understanding of child development principles and early childhood pedagogy.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting is preferred.
• Ability to design thoughtful learning experiences through structured planning and reflection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with using technology tools for documentation, communication, and planning.

How to Apply

If you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please share your resume at careers@ekamelc.com.