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Academic Coordinator
UpMan Placements Private Limited · posted 1 month ago
Kampalaeducation
About the role
Little Explorer Preschool
Academic Coordinator - Job Description
| Reports To | Principal / School Director |
| Supervises |
• Lead Teachers
• Assistant Teachers • Caregivers |
Job Purpose
Lead and maintain the academic quality of the preschool by ensuring excellent teaching, curriculum implementation, child development, and classroom standards while supporting teachers and families.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum
- Implement the Montessori curriculum.
- Review lesson plans.
- Ensure learning objectives are achieved.
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Teacher Development
- Observe and coach teachers.
- Conduct staff training.
- Support teacher performance.
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Classroom Quality
- Monitor classroom standards.
- Ensure safe, organized learning environments.
- Conduct classroom audits.
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Child Development
- Monitor children's progress.
- Review assessments.
- Support children needing additional guidance.
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Parent Communication
- Meet parents when required.
- Support parent conferences.
- Address academic concerns.
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Academic Administration
- Maintain records and reports.
- Ensure compliance.
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Resource Management
- Monitor classroom resources.
- Recommend new materials.
Daily Duties
- Visit classrooms
- Observe teaching
- Support teachers
- Review lesson plans
- Resolve academic issues
Weekly Duties
- Classroom inspections
- Teacher coaching
- Review curriculum progress
- Academic meetings
Monthly Duties
- Teacher evaluations
- Child assessments
- Academic reports
- Resource review
Top 10 KPIs
- Curriculum delivered on schedule
- Quality lesson plans
- Teacher performance improvement
- Classroom audit scores
- Child assessments completed
- Parent satisfaction
- Monthly staff training
- Accurate documentation
- Classroom readiness
- Policy & safeguarding compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field
- 5+ years teaching experience
- Leadership experience
- Montessori experience preferred
- Excellent English
Core Skills
- Leadership
- Curriculum Planning
- Teacher Coaching
- Child Assessment
- Parent Communication
- Team Management
- Organization
- Problem Solving
Benefits
Medical insurance • Performance bonus • Professional development • Annual salary review