Early Years Program Coordinator

Working pattern: 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, 10am-7pm and 11am-8pm (Monthly rotational shifts)

Who are Bright Horizons?:

Bright Horizons are worldwide childcare organisation with nurseries in a number of countries to include the US, UK and Australia.

We provide high quality care and education to children aged 0-6 years old.

We currently have an opportunity to join us in our Mumbai daycare center as a Program Coordinator.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Program Coordinator your job will be to lead, mentor and inspire a team of teachers to deliver a world class educational program for our children, ensuring the teaching team provides a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Tasks:

Ensure children’s safety at all times
Plan efficient staff deployment according to ratios
Provide a stimulating and inviting environment to encourage independence and self motivation
Supervise and lead a team of teachers to deliver our curriculum and ensure our teachers are providing a rich learning opportunities
Lead our team of teachers to develop strong parent partnerships
Model positive discipline techniques
Record keeping
Staff inductions
Contribute to performance reviews of teachers
When required, be the Designated Safeguarding lead
Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
Benefits for you!

Access to Bright Horizons’ generous pay, holiday, sick leave package and annual salary reviews
Up to 27 days earned annual leave, plus all client-approved public holidays
Full training and ongoing development for every stage of your career and tailored to you!
Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into nursery management
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
Mental health support including free counselling
Medical and life insurance, Gratuity and Provident Fund
Essential Qualifications

University Degree – Ideally in Education or Psychology
Qualification in Early Years Care and Education/Nursery Teacher’s Training/Montessori Training
Experience Required:

Leading teams through coaching and mentoring
Staff deployment and rostering
Leading educational programmes
Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
Conducting audits and creating actions plans
Soft skills: Patience, communication, teamwork and creativity
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to a criminal record check. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

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