Academic Coordinator — Footprints Opening — Footprints, Bangalore
FootprintsKey facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator — Footprints
- School
- Footprints
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹8.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Footprints, a No Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a Academic Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Footprints Kasavanahalli, established in 2013, is a nurturing and inclusive pre-primary and daycare centre tailored to children aged 6 months to 8 years. Built on the research-driven HighScope curriculum, the school emphasizes active, hands-on learning to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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About Footprints
Footprints Kasavanahalli, established in 2013, is a nurturing and inclusive pre-primary and daycare centre tailored to children aged 6 months to 8 years. Built on the research-driven HighScope curriculum, the school emphasizes active, hands-on learning to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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