Early Year Teaching Role in brand new prechool - Mumbai
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
India
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- Salary:
- Competitive Salary with Benefits (including accommodation, annual flights)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2024
Job overview
Early Years Teaching Role at Little Nest
Little Nest, a brand-new preschool in Mumbai, is seeking dynamic, experienced Nursery/Reception teachers to join our team. Opening in September 2024 or January 2025 start date , Little Nest offers for a minimum 1 year contract.
This exciting new venture is part of the prestigious Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai.
About Little Nest
Little Nest is a unique preschool that serves as both an educational and community hub for children aged 6 months to 8 years. We offer a nurturing and stimulating environment that blends the structured benefits of a preschool with the vibrant activities of a community club. Our goal is to foster children's development through diverse, engaging activities and classes, all framed as extracurricular clubs to ensure a high teacher-to-student ratio and personalised attention. Regular evening performances further enrich our young members' cultural and creative exposure.
Our Vision
Located in central Mumbai, Little Nest aims to redefine early childhood education. We strive to create a space that feels like a second home, supporting and enhancing the growth and wellbeing of every child in our community.
Role
As a teacher at Little Nest, you will be part of a diverse team of Indian and expatriate educators. You will develop and implement lesson plans under the leadership of a dynamic Headteacher, following the EYFS curriculum.
Responsibilities will include:
- Creating lesson plans for children across all age groups, with activities tailored to each age.
- Ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes children's development.
- Collaborating with other teachers to provide a holistic and enriching experience for our students.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Nursery/ Reception setting.
- PGCE/IPGCE qualified or degree in Child Development or Early Years.
- Experience with Montessori or Reggio Emilia approaches or CACHE Level 3 and above.
Additional Attributes
- Strong teamwork mentality.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Package
Competitive depending on experience Accommodation and transfers provided
Join us at Little Nest and be a part of an innovative approach to early childhood education. Help us create a vibrant, nurturing community where every child can thrive.
Please send your CV with an accompanying cover letter to vrutika.kothari@dais.edu.in
Attached documents
About Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
- Mumbai
- 400098
- India
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Contact Details
Address: Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400098, India
Tel: +91 22 40617000
Fax: +91 22 40617099
Website: www.da-is.org
Email: david.impey@ril.com
School Details
Head of International Curriculum: David Impey
Deputy Head of International Curriculum: Abhimanyu Basu
Type: Co-Ed Day Only
Classes: Lower Kindergarten to Class 12
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An LKG-12 school founded in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani International School prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma examinations. Current enrolment is 1058, with 204 students taking the IB Diploma. The school has 142 teachers, most of them with experience at top schools in India and international schools worldwide.
From day one, the focus has been on building a world-class school with an Indian mind, an Indian heart and an Indian soul - a school that offers a blend of nationally and internationally acclaimed educational opportunities, and provides an educational experience that engenders excellence and children’s all-round development, in an environment that fosters the joy of learning. The school’s motto, “Dare to Dream… Learn to Excel” encapsulates our aspirations and the enormity of effort required to bring about excellence in every facet of the school’s endeavours.
The IBDP Class of 2014 achieved an average IB Diploma score of 39.42; Six students gained the perfect score of 45 points,49 students achieved 40 points or above, constituting 53% of our candidates. In the IGCSE examinations held in 2014, 87.50% of all grades achieved were A* and A grades; against the UK Independent Schools’ average of 60.4% and UK National Schools average of 23%.
During the last ten years, our graduates have earned admission offers consistently to 20 of the world’s top 25 universities, like Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, King’s College, LSE, Warwick, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, U-Penn, UC-Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University of Michigan, University of Chicago, Boston, NYU, Brown, Tufts, Northwestern, McGill, and University of Hong Kong, among others.
DAIS has established links with global institutions, including THIMUN, Round Square, CIS and NESA. The school is currently undergoing the self-study process for Joint Accreditation with CIS/ NEASC. Through exchange programmes with schools in France, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and the UK, we encourage students to become exposed to a variety of cultures and opportunities for social service.
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