Job Description
Position: Pre Primary TeacherFunction/Team: Akanksha SchoolLocation: Jogeshwari,MumbaiCompensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standardsReports to: School LeaderOverview: The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children from low- income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. Akanksha works primarily in the field of education, addressing formal education by initiating school reform through its School Project.The Akanksha School Project represents our first effort to work with the formal school system inMumbai and Pune. It is an effort by Akanksha to extend its activities in the field of education, leveraging our experiences from nearly twenty years of work with children from low-income communities to improve the quality of learning in public schools. Specifically, Akanksha hopes to provide inputs in the fields of teaching, extra-curricular activities and community engagement that will significantly enhance the learning opportunities for children in these schools, demonstrating what is possible for children from low-income communities to achieve given the right opportunities.Currently, Akanksha runs 21 schools in partnership with the government in Mumbai and Pune, and aims to start more schools in the next academic year.Overview of the Team: The Akanksha Schools aim to be high-quality schools serving children from low-income communities in Mumbai and Pune. These schools work in partnership with local municipalities, with the vision of creating small clusters of model schools in these cities that can be used to impact the mainstream education system. The School Team comprises teachers, social workers, school administrator and helpers led by the School Leader.What your role will entail
Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices
Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students
Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress
Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs
Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process
Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team
Clearly articulating high expectations for students
Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment
Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development
Attending and participating in all school training and meetings
Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits
Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school
Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parents
What you need for this Position Experience:
Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but fresher's may also be considered
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong content knowledge and expertise
Love for children and learning
Adaptability to new instructional approaches
Patience and capacity to solve problems
Good planning and organizing skills
Strong team player
Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals
Openness to feedback and critical reflection
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Education: Pre-primary
Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or similar preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Regular / PermanentSalary: INR18,000.00 - INR20,000.00 per monthSchedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Natwar Nagar, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Expected Start Date: 01/06/2022
Job Detail
Job Id
JD2531822
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education
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Experience
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