Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher / Assistant TeacherLocation: Mumbai Day Care Center, GoregaonContract Type: Full Time / PermanentPay: 22,000 - 40,000 INR per month (depending on experience)Working pattern: 8.30am-5.30pm, 9.30am-6.30pm, 10.30am-7.30pm and 11.30am-8.30pm (Monthly rotational shifts)

Bonus paid when working the 11.30am shift

Who are Bright Horizons?:Bright Horizons are worldwide childcare organisation with around 1,000 daycare and preschool centers across the US, UK, Australia, the Netherlands and India.We provide high quality care and education to children aged 0-6 years old.We currently have a number of opportunities to join us in our Mumbai daycare center as a Nursery Teacher.

Purpose of the Role:As an early childhood educator, your job will be to deliver exceptional care and education to our children, and to be the main point of contact our families.To support our children's learning and development, document their experiences on a daily basis, plan for the next steps for children's development, and evaluate their progress.

Key Tasks:Lesson planningKeep everyone safe by following policies and proceduresMeet the dietary, health and care needsWork together with parents and other professionalsEnsure the curriculum and planning cycle meets the needs of all childrenMaintain records and completion of progress checks for each childPractice positive behaviour management techniquesSupport and promote diversity and equalityWork as part of a teamUse initiative and show resilienceAttend staff meetings and training sessionsParticipation in appraisals and one to onesPromote the centre to current parents and potential customersTake on board new ideas and initiatives

Benefits for you!Generous holiday pay of 12 days + public holidays (increases every year to a maximum of 27 days + public holidays)Sick/emergency leaveAnnual performance and salary reviewOPD and preventative health checkup - New benefit for 2026!Accident insuranceMedical insuranceLife InsuranceGratuityProvident fundPaid maternity leaveService recognition (Gifts and vouchers for your work anniversary)Annual awards eveningAnnual staff outingEmployee appreciation weeksEmployee Assistant Program to support with mental health

Training and professional development Induction and training for all new startersFinancial support for an early years or childcare qualification up to degree level (subject to terms and conditions)Future Leaders programme (1 year management course)

Essential QualificationsEarly Years or Education qualificationPaediatric First Aid qualification (Desirable)

Experience Required:Early Years, childcare or teachingExperience working with young children either in a professional home base or early years provisionA good record of on-going trainingGood literacy, numeracy and ICT skillsUnderstanding child development, including children with disabilitiesKnowledge of child protection proceduresSoft skills: Patience, communication, teamwork and creativity

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply - as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to a criminal record check. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.