Associate Teacher - EYP — GIG Internatioanl School, Bengaluru

GIG Internatioanl School in Bengaluru is recruiting an Associate Teacher - EYP. We are a CBSE day school.

Job Summary

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Associate Teacher for our Early Years Programme (EYP). The candidate will support the classroom teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of young children.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate learning activities for young children.

Support children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, creativity, and motor skill development.

Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and child-friendly classroom environment.

Assist with classroom management and maintain discipline through positive reinforcement.

Support children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and daily routines.

Observe children's learning, behaviour, and developmental progress and communicate observations to the lead teacher.

Encourage children's independence, confidence, curiosity, and social interaction.

Maintain classroom materials, learning resources, and hygiene standards.

Communicate professionally with parents and colleagues, as required.

Follow school policies, child safeguarding guidelines, and health and safety procedures.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline; qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Nursery Teacher Training (NTT), Montessori, or ECCE are preferred.

A diploma or certification in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in working with young children.

Creativity and enthusiasm for activity-based, play-based learning.

Ability to work collaboratively with the lead teacher and school team.

Good classroom organisation and time-management skills.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Experience

Freshers with a passion for early childhood education are welcome.

Candidates with prior experience in preschools, nursery, kindergarten, or early years classrooms will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Passionate about early childhood development and learning.

Warm, approachable, responsible, and child-focused.

Willing to join immediately or at short notice.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV for consideration.