Role: Associate Director- Early Childhood Education (ECE), Delhi
Experience: 10-15 years
Salary: Up to 24 LPA
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About the role:
Our organization is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Associate Director ECE to provide strategic leadership in advancing our Early Childhood Education initiatives. This target-driven role involves designing and scaling high-impact programs, strengthening academic quality, and building long-term collaborations with government bodies, CSR partners, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the ECE domain and a proven ability to deliver measurable impact on early learning outcomes at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Provide strategic leadership for the ECE portfolio, ensuring alignment with national frameworks (NCFFS 2022) and state-specific contexts.
- Design and drive innovative strategies to address emerging field issues and set long-term goals for scaling ECE programs.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and strengthen partnerships with government bodies such as NCERT, SCERTs, and DIETs for system-level reforms.
- Collaborate with sector experts, NGOs, and donors to influence ECE policies and implementation models.
- Represent the organization at national and international forums to advance policy dialogue.
Program & Academic Excellence
- Guide the design and quality assurance of ECE curricula, academic resources, and professional development modules.
- Ensure program implementation aligns with national priorities and utilize field feedback to strengthen outcomes.
Capacity Building & Team Development
- Lead structured training and mentoring initiatives for central and state teams.
- Build leadership pipelines by coaching team members and enabling continuous professional development.
Resource Management & Research
- Oversee program planning, budgeting, and financial accountability for ECE initiatives.
- Lead research and documentation to generate evidence, best practices, and knowledge products that position the organization as a thought leader.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Masters degree in Education, ECE, Child Development, or a related field; a PhD is an added advantage.
- Experience: 1015 years of progressive leadership in education, including at least 5 years specifically in ECCE, ICDS, or Child Development.
- Technical Expertise: Strong grounding in play-based learning, early literacy, and numeracy research.
- Management: Proven track record in managing high-performing teams, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and large-scale program operations.
- Communication: Fluency in both Hindi and English (spoken and written); exceptional Hindi writing skills are a plus.
- Attributes: Self-driven, resilient, and adaptable leader capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment.
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