Role & responsibilities The Team Teacher supports the Mother Teacher in creating a safe, warm, engaging, and well-organised learning environment for young children. The role includes supporting teaching and learning, classroom routines, behaviour guidance, childcare, play-based learning, circle time, supervision, and documentation of childrens development through regular observations and anecdotal records. Preferred candidate profile 1. Teaching and Learning Support - Assist the Mother Teacher in lesson delivery and classroom learning activities. - Support children during whole-class, small-group, and individual learning experiences. - Assist during carpet time teaching and help children remain engaged, attentive, and involved. - Support children in completing tasks with confidence and growing independence. 2. Classroom Management and Learning Environment - Help maintain a protected, organised, child-friendly, and stimulating classroom environment. - Prepare and arrange learning spaces, teaching aids, classroom displays, and activity corners. - Support smooth classroom routines and transitions between activities. - Ensure the classroom remains orderly and ready for learning. 3. Behaviour Management - Support the Mother Teacher in managing student behaviour in a calm, consistent, and developmentally appropriate manner. - Implement the schools Behaviour for Learning Policy across classroom routines, transitions, carpet time, circle time, play spaces, and group activities. - Reinforce positive behaviour, self-regulation, respectful interactions, and routine-following. - Observe behaviour patterns and report concerns or incidents to the Mother Teacher in a timely manner. 4. Circle Time Leadership and Support - Lead Morning connect and Literacy Hindi as assigned in the TT, after successful training, modelling and induction. - Conduct songs, rhymes, greetings, story-sharing, discussions, and reflection routines meaningfully. - Support the Mother Teacher in creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard, and encouraged to participate. 5. Play Facilitation in the Kilo Room - Under the guidance of the Mother Teacher, facilitate both structured play and free play in a safe, purposeful, and engaging manner. - Encourage exploration, imagination, communication, problem-solving, and peer interaction during play. 6. Observation and Anecdotal Records - Maintain clear anecdotal records of children while they are engaged in structured and free play. - Record observations related to participation, behaviour, communication, interests, and social interaction. - Assist in gathering evidence of children’s learning and development for documentation and reporting. 7. Student Care, Safety, and Supervision - Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, dispersal, movement time, outdoor play, and transitions. - Ensure the safety, hygiene, and well-being of children at all times. - Support children in developing self-help skills, independence, and appropriate social habits. - Remain alert to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children through the day. 8. Parent and Teacher Support - Communicate relevant child observations, concerns, and updates to the Mother Teacher regularly. - Assist in preparing materials, records, and documentation for PTMs, classroom sharing, and school events. - Support the Mother Teacher in strengthening the teacher-parent-child partnership. - Participate in parent meetings and school events as assigned. 9. Documentation and Administrative Support - Help prepare worksheets, manipulatives, classroom resources, and activity materials. - Support in maintaining attendance records, student work, classroom files, and documentation. - Assist in organising children’s portfolios, display boards, and evidence of learning. - Ensure teaching-learning materials are ready and available for classroom use. 10. Professional Conduct and Team Contribution - Work collaboratively and respectfully with the Mother Teacher and other staff members. - Attend all grade level meetings (subject specific /pastoral) , upskilling workshops and professional development programmes as required. - Demonstrate punctuality, responsibility, initiative, and a positive attitude in all assigned duties. - Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a child-centred approach at all times. - Be open to feedback and continuously improve classroom practice and support strategies. 11. Language and Communication - Use positive, respectful, and encouraging language while interacting with children, parents, and colleagues. - Be mindful of tone, facial expressions, and body language at all times, ensuring they reflect warmth, patience, and professionalism. • Model appropriate language and communication skills for children to support their social and emotional development. 12. Additional Duties and School Responsibilities - Perform duties beyond classroom teaching as assigned, including bus duty, dispersal duty, and supervision during arrival and departure. - Support and actively participate in school events, celebrations, and special programmes. - Assist during field trips, excursions, and outdoor learning experiences, ensuring student safety, engagement, and well-being. • Contribute to the overall functioning of the school by taking on additional responsibilities as required from time to time.