Academy Teacher / Educator

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction to socially marginalized and/or economically disadvantaged young women (ages 18 25) whose schooling has been interrupted

• Cover primary-level subjects: English, math, history, social science, computers, health etc.

• Create and implement structured lesson plans based on Academy curriculum

• Use supportive, hands-on learning practices to foster confidence, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity in students

• With inputs from team, create and follow detailed plan for each student

• Provide attention and adaptation to meet learning needs of individuals with varied ability levels, learning styles, and interests

• Consistently and carefully track student progress and outcomes

• Regularly review and revise educational plans with participants to keep them on track and motivated

• Help students prepare for NIOS exams

• Actively use, and support students in using, technology-based learning tools

• Contribute to development of program curriculum and activities

• Assist in planning and facilitating workshops and skills training

• Proactively identify students knowledge gaps and learning needs

• Mentor participants and coach them in identifying and expanding their strengths, interests, and goals

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Bilingual English/ Hindi required, Marathi helpful

• Familiarity with CBSE, ICSE, and US Common Core

• Commitment to teaching students how to think independently and ask questions not only facts and memorisation

• Interest in working with non-traditional students

• Completion of teacher training

• BA degree or higher

• 2+ years teaching experience

• Can use and creatively adapt effective methods for classroom management and group facilitation

• Comfortable with technology

• Energetic and innovative

• Eager to serve as a mentor and role model as well as an instructor

• Actively seeks resources from the outside community, online, and elsewhere to support your growth as a teacher as well as techniques for enhancing student learning

• Counselling experience not necessary but should be sensitised to the experiences and needs of disadvantaged students

• Experience teaching teens or young adults preferred

• Passion for empowering women