Program Coordinator - Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Mumbai

Role: Program Coordinator - Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Mumbai Experience: 3-5 years Salary: Upto 6-8 LPA Languages: Good Proficiency in Marathi is mandatory ___________________________________________ About the role: The organization's Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme is a new strategic initiative aimed at improving the quality of education for children aged 36 years, particularly in Anganwadi centers . As a core member of the ECCE team, the Coordinator will play a key role in establishing, strengthening, and expanding this vital program. Key Roles and Responsibilities: The Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the ECCE Program focused on improving the quality of early childhood education and play-based learning in Anganwadi centers. A. Program Planning and Implementation Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the ECCE Program across the assigned state geography. Curriculum Implementation: Ensure the effective adoption and application of play-based, developmentally appropriate methods for children aged 36 years within Anganwadi centers. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the State ICDS department, local NGOs, and field teams to manage education operations and ensure alignment. B. Capacity Building and Content Expertise: Training Design: Design and deliver comprehensive and responsive capacity-building initiatives for frontline workers, especially Anganwadi Teachers . ECCE Expertise: Utilize strong expertise in ECCE curriculum design , content development, and early childhood pedagogy to guide program activities. Quality Improvement: Continuously assess program quality and drive improvements in early childhood education practices. Candidate Requirements Essential Qualifications and Experience: Education: Postgraduate Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 3 -5 years of relevant ECCE experience . ECCE Practice: Proven experience working directly with children aged 36 years using play-based, developmentally appropriate methods. Government/NGO Exposure: Experience working with the State ICDS department and managing education operations with NGOs. Capacity Building: Proven experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives for frontline workers. Languages: Good Proficiency in Marathi is mandatory ; basic English knowledge is required. - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is reposted on Dec 22, 2025, on https://groundzero.community/ For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline : +91-8058331557