Preschool Learning Facilitator

Preschool Learning Facilitator (Assistant) In a world where information is available at your fingertips and disruptive innovations are changing the way we work, live and communicate; we think it is time to redefine the goals of learning. Learning is not about certificates, acing exams, lectures and notes anymore Learning is about knowing and exploring your potential, leveraging your strengths to stand out and making good choices, it is about looking for opportunities to solve problems and making change happen. We, at Sparkling Mindz, believe that learning should Inspire, Engage and Empower children for life. Sparkling Mindz was founded with a vision to create innovative learning experiences and make education relevant in the 21st century. We believe that when we create inspiring, engaging and empowering Reggio-Emilia inspired, game-based learning experiences for children across ages, we create confident learners for life. We are looking for passionate individuals who think that it is time our learning systems were innovated. Your primary role will be to work towards creating systems to inspire, engage and empower children and other stakeholders to sustain the transformation. You can check out more details on our website at www.Sparklingmindz.In. Position Available: Assistant Learning Facilitator (Early Childhood/Preschool) Full-Time: Preschool Location(s): Bangalore (Kannuru, Hennur-Bagalur Road, North Bangalore) Training and Probation Period: 1 year Working Days: Monday-Friday 7.45am-5.30pm and alternate Sat are working Brief about our novel approach to learning: At Sparkling Mindz, we believe children are capable and curious learners and learn best through play. Play is serious work for children. The more they play, the more they connect and discover things about the world around them. We follow a Reggio-Emilia-inspired philosophy in our preschool and school. Working with young children involves us bringing our whole selves to learn, play, and grow with them. It involves documenting, reflecting, and continuous learning of various ways in which children play, think, and learn to empower them to discover their potential. Job Description: · Support the planning of the learning outcomes through play, lesson plans & resources · Support the execution of learning in classes, observation of children and submission of updates and reports · Record and document children's observations and class updates on a daily basis · Collaborate with the entire team to deliver the learning outcomes in a creative and connected manner · Interact with peers to cross-apply learnings in different areas and co-teach classes based on peer discussions and mentor feedback · Support the iteration of lesson plans, discovery of new forms of play etc. to improve the learning process · Attend regular team meetings/training sessions on weekdays/weekends · Commit to self-development through reading, upskilling and joyful discovery through play · Bring new methods and inspiring ways to deliver classes for peer discussions Qualifications and Qualities Required - Graduation/Post Graduation from any recognised University (Any prior relevant experience or Early Childhood Education diploma is a plus if you can showcase value) - Demonstrate extensive and deep knowledge of the learning area applied for - Demonstrate a flexible, empathetic and creative approach towards teaching and learning - Excellent communication and listening skills - Any previous training or counselling experience or a psychology background is a plus (need to be open to working with groups and NOT one on one counselling) - Demonstrable skills in creative writing, public speaking, singing, dancing or other hobbies are a plus - Knowledge of MS-Office Word, Excel and Power point and an overall fluency with technology is a must Compensation Will be based on your demonstrated skills and market standards. Email us your latest resume and a cover letter on why you would like to work with us and why you are suitable for this job (without this your job application will be rejected) We look forward to hearing from you