Overview
Full Time Teacher Jobs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India at Curio Club Education
Title: Full Time Teacher
Company: Curio Club Education
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
About Curio Club
Curio Club is an outdoor, play-based and nature-based early childhood learning organisation in Chennai. We create thoughtfully designed experiences that encourage young children to explore, move, imagine, create, take risks, and connect with the natural world.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that children learn best through play, hands-on exploration, movement, sensory experiences, storytelling, and meaningful interactions with nature. From digging in the mud and growing plants to creating with natural materials and exploring stories outdoors, our programs are designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.
The Role
Position: Full-Time
Location: Chennai
Experience: Prior early years teaching experience preferred
We are looking for a warm, energetic, creative, and passionate Full-Time Early Years Educator to join the Curio Club team. The ideal candidate loves working with young children, is comfortable facilitating learning outdoors, and believes in creating experiences rather than simply delivering lessons.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate outdoor and play-based learning experiences
- Design hands-on activities involving nature, sensory exploration, art, storytelling, movement, and imaginative play
- Facilitate sessions for toddlers and preschool-aged children
- Create inviting, thoughtful, and safe outdoor learning environments
- Observe children’s interests and development and use these insights to shape future experiences
- Prepare materials and set up activity stations and learning provocations
- Support the development of new programs, workshops, events, and seasonal experiences
- Build warm and positive relationships with children, parents, and caregivers
- Work collaboratively with the Curio Club team to bring creative ideas to life
What We're Looking For
- Qualification or experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Montessori, Education, or a related field
- Prior experience working with toddlers and preschool-aged children
- Experience facilitating Mom & Me, parent–child, or caregiver–child programs is preferred
- A strong understanding of play-based and child-led learning
- A genuine interest in outdoor learning, nature-based education, and experiential learning
- Creative, resourceful, observant, and comfortable developing activities from scratch
- Warm, patient, energetic, and confident in engaging groups of young children
- Comfortable working outdoors and embracing the wonderfully messy nature of childhood!
If you believe childhood should be filled with muddy hands, curious minds, open-ended play, and meaningful connections with nature, we’d love to hear from you.
