Job Description

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. Currently, Akanksha reaches out to the 13000+ children through its 26 schools in Mumbai,Pune and Nagpur. Position: Math Teacher Function/Team: Akanksha School Location: Bopkhel,Bopodi,Moshi Compensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standards Reports to: School Leader Position Summary: As an Akanksha teacher, you will be directly responsible for at least 30 kids in a class. Your role will be to guide the students towards academic achievement while inculcating self-esteem and values in their curriculum that will empower them to think critically and make informed choices in their life. You will cultivate an environment of high achievement coupled with fun learning in the classrooms. You will build strong bonds with children to understand each child\xe2\x80\x99s needs and work with parents as partners in their child\xe2\x80\x99s education and future. 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 \xe2\x97\x8f Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices \xe2\x97\x8f Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students \xe2\x97\x8f Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress \xe2\x97\x8f Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs \xe2\x97\x8f Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process \xe2\x97\x8f Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team \xe2\x97\x8f Clearly articulating high expectations for students \xe2\x97\x8f Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment \xe2\x97\x8f Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development \xe2\x97\x8f Attending and participating in all school training and meetings \xe2\x97\x8f Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits \xe2\x97\x8f Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school \xe2\x97\x8f Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parents What you need for this Position Experience: \xe2\x97\x8f Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be considered Knowledge/Skills: \xe2\x97\x8f Strong content knowledge and expertise \xe2\x97\x8f Love for children and learning \xe2\x97\x8f Adaptability to new instructional approaches \xe2\x97\x8f Patience and capacity to solve problems \xe2\x97\x8f Good planning and organizing skills \xe2\x97\x8f Strong team player \xe2\x97\x8f Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals \xe2\x97\x8f Openness to feedback and critical reflection \xe2\x97\x8f Strong oral and written communication skills in English Education: Primary (Grade 1- 7) \xe2\x97\x8f Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Elementary Education (Bachelor in Education is also acceptable for Grade 6 and 7) Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent Salary: 927,000.00 - 929,000.00 per month Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching (Preferred)
• total work (Preferred)