Academic Coordinator - Montessori

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

1. Curriculum

• Implement the Montessori curriculum.

• Review lesson plans.

• Ensure learning objectives are achieved.

2. Teacher Development

• Observe and coach teachers.

• Conduct staff training.

• Support teacher performance.

3. Classroom Quality

• Monitor classroom standards.

• Ensure safe, organized learning environments.

• Conduct classroom audits.

4. Child Development

• Monitor children's progress.

• Review assessments.

• Support children needing additional guidance.

5. Parent Communication

• Meet parents when required.

• Support parent conferences.

• Address academic concerns.

6. Academic Administration

• Maintain records and reports.

• Ensure compliance.

7. 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

1. Curriculum delivered on schedule

2. Quality lesson plans

3. Teacher performance improvement

4. Classroom audit scores

5. Child assessments completed

6. Parent satisfaction

7. Monthly staff training

8. Accurate documentation

9. Classroom readiness

10. 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

Salary & Benefits

UGX 4,000,000–5,500,000/month

Medical insurance • Performance bonus • Professional development • Annual salary review

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