Academic Manager
# Academic Manager **Kidzonia** · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 8 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Position Title: Academics Manager Organization: Kidzonia Preschool Department: Academics Location: Head Office (Vashi, Navi Mumbai) (With periodic travel to centers) Reporting To: Academic Head Founder / CEO Role Purpose: The Academics Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the academic framework of Kidzonia Preschool. The role ensures high-quality early childhood education delivery across all company-owned and franchise centers , aligned with developmental best practices, regulatory norms, and the brand philosophy. Key Objectives: Maintain consistent academic quality across all centers Ensure curriculum effectiveness, relevance, and child-centric outcomes Support teachers and center heads in academic excellence Drive continuous improvement through training, monitoring, and innovation Ensure compliance with early childhood education standards Key Responsibilities: 1. Curriculum Design & Development Design, review, and update age-appropriate curriculum for: Playgroup Nursery Junior KG Senior KG Ensure curriculum aligns with: NEP 2020 guidelines Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) Play-based and experiential learning philosophies Integrate: Cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, language, and creative development Life skills, values, and school-readiness competencies Develop academic calendars, weekly plans, lesson plans, and activity frameworks 2. Academic Implementation & Standardization Ensure uniform academic delivery across all Kidzonia centers Develop and maintain: Academic SOPs Teaching methodologies Classroom processes Monitor implementation through: School visits Virtual reviews Academic audits Identify gaps and implement corrective measures 3. Teacher Training & Capability Building Design and conduct: Induction training for new teachers Ongoing refresher and upskilling programs Train teachers on: Child psychology and early learning pedagogy Classroom management Observation and assessment techniques Create and manage Teacher Training Modules, Manuals, and Toolkits Mentor teachers and center academic coordinators 4. Child Assessment & Learning Outcomes Design and implement age-appropriate assessment frameworks Ensure assessments are: Observational Continuous Non-stressful and child-friendly Monitor: Individual child progress Classroom-level learning outcomes Guide teachers on: Documentation and record-keeping Individualized learning plans where required Ensure smooth transition readiness to primary schooling 5. Academic Quality Monitoring & Audits Conduct regular: Academic audits Classroom observations Teacher performance evaluations Prepare detailed academic audit reports with actionable insights Ensure timely closure of audit observations Maintain academic quality benchmarks across all centers 6. Learning Resources & Content Development Develop and approve: Teacher manuals Activity books Learning aids and TLMs Digital content (if applicable) Coordinate with vendors for: Printing and material quality Age-appropriateness and safety standards Ensure cost-effective yet high-quality learning resources 7. Parent Communication & Engagement (Academic) Develop structured: Parent orientation programs Academic presentations and workshops Support centers in handling: Academic queries and concerns Parent feedback related to curriculum and learning Create parent communication material: Learning updates Progress reports Home engagement activities 8. Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Alignment Ensure academic practices comply with: NEP 2020 State education department guidelines Child safety and protection policies Integrate: POSH awareness (where applicable) Inclusive education practices Health, hygiene, and safety education Support centers during inspections and audits 9. Academic Innovation & Continuous Improvement Research emerging trends in: Early childhood education Pedagogy and child development Introduce: New programs Enrichment modules Learning innovations Use data and feedback to refine curriculum and delivery models 10. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with: Operations team (center processes) Franchise team (onboarding & compliance) Marketing team (academic positioning, content) Support franchise onboarding by: Delivering academic orientation Approving readiness for launch Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Academic audit scores across centers Teacher training completion and effectiveness Consistency of curriculum implementation Parent satisfaction related to academics Child development and school-readiness outcomes Reduction in academic non-compliance issues Stakeholder Management Internal Academic Head / Director Teachers and Center Heads Operations, Franchise, and Marketing Teams External Parents (academic interface) Curriculum consultants (if any) Training partners and content vendors Qualifications & Experience Educational Qualifications Master’s degree in: Early Childhood Education Child Development Education / Psychology B.Ed / D.Ed / ECCE certification preferred Experience 6–12 years of experience in: Preschool academics Curriculum design and implementation Teacher training and mentoring Experience with multi-center or franchise preschool networks preferred Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy Curriculum design and academic planning skills Teacher training and mentoring expertise Analytical and observation skills Excellent communication and presentation skills High empathy, patience, and child-centric mindset Strong documentation and reporting skills Travel Requirements Periodic travel to centers for audits, training, and reviews Virtual support for remote locations Compensation & Benefits Competitive fixed salary Performance-linked incentives (if applicable) Travel reimbursements Professional development opportunities Career Progression Senior Academics Manager Head / Director – Academics Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Наблюдалась 2026-10-02, впервые 2026-09-24, источник — Indeed.