Job Opportunity for Manager – ECD Programmes at Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) in Mumbai/Rajkot, India

**Job Title:** Manager – ECD Programmes

**Organization:** Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

**About Aga Khan Education Services (AKES):**

AKES is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South.  Operating over 190 schools and more than 100 non-formal education programs across multiple countries, AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff, educating over 104,700 students.  Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

**Job Location:** Mumbai/Rajkot, India

**Job Summary:**

The Manager – ECD Programmes will ensure high-quality educational opportunities for all children enrolled in AKES, India schools/preschools across pre-primary and early primary programs (Foundational stage [3+2]).  This role involves leading curriculum development and implementation, mentoring the ECD team, establishing new ECD units, fostering collaborations, and continuously assessing program quality.

**Responsibilities:**

* Oversee all curriculum development initiatives, aligning with Shishu Pahel Padhati/Highscope approach and the National Educational Policy 2020.

* Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate AKES, India ECD programs.

* Identify and address the professional development needs of ECD teachers.

* Promote effective teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring, and modeling.

* Facilitate schools’ transition to digital teaching and learning.

* Assist in planning and monitoring professional development for school staff and leaders.

* Train and support section heads/AKP Academic team for effective ECD program implementation.

* Conduct regular school/preschool visits to support quality improvement and mentoring.

* Prepare and review content for marketing and media.

* Ensure smooth integration of new AKES, India initiatives (e.g., ASQ/Read for Children).

* Document academic processes (ASQ, SOPs, assessments, etc.).

* Implement ECD program evaluation initiatives.

* Represent the organization at relevant forums.

* Collaborate with Special Educators to address the needs of pre-school children.

**Requirements:**

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human development/early childhood/education, Child Development, or a related field. (B.Ed. is a plus).

* Deep understanding of early childhood development theories, practices, and pedagogy.

* 5+ years of experience managing academic development for a chain of schools.

* Teaching experience with expertise in professional development for teachers, quality assurance, assessment, and tracking.

* Experience teaching in an ECD classroom (KG-Gr. 2).

* Experience managing diverse stakeholders and staff.

* Familiarity with local and national regulations and policies related to ECD.

* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.