Social Studies Learning Facilitator

In a world where information is available at your fingertips and disruptive innovations are changing the way we work, live and communicate; we think it is time to redefine the goals of learning. Learning is not about certificates, acing exams, lectures and notes anymore Learning is about knowing and exploring your potential, leveraging your strengths to stand out and making good choices, it is about looking for opportunities to solve problems and making change happen. We, at Sparkling Mindz, believe that learning should Inspire, Engage and Empower children for life.Sparkling Mindz was founded with a vision to create innovative learning experiences and make education relevant in the 21st century. We believe that when we create inspiring, engaging and empowering Reggio-Emilia inspired, game-based learning experiences for children across ages, we create confident learners for life. We are looking for passionate individuals who think that it is time our learning systems were innovated. Your primary role will be to work towards creating systems to inspire, engage and empower children and other stakeholders to sustain the transformation. You can check out more details on our website at www.sparklingmindz.in. Position Available: Assistant Learning Facilitator Mention Focus Area: Social Studies (Citizenship World and Entrepreneurship)Full-Time, Primary, MiddleLocation(s): Bangalore (Kannuru, Hennur-Bagalur Road, North Bangalore)Training and Probation Period: 1 yearWorking Days: Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.30pm and alternate Sat are workingBrief about our novel approach to subjects:At Sparkling Mindz, children find meaning and purpose in their learning experiences and to enable that we have transformed the subjects into learning areas where each learning area carries with it the purpose and the application of learning it too. For example: English/Hindi is learned as LAC (Language Arts and Communication – English/Hindi/Kannada/Spanish/Chinese etc), Math as MPD (Math Problem Solving and Design), Science as SIE (Scientific Inquiry and Experimentation), Social Studies as CWE (Citizenship, World and Entrepreneurship) and Computer Science as DLI (Digital Literacy and Innovation). There is an intense focus on Creative Movement, Art & Design (CMAD) as giving meaning and shape to their day-to-day experiences and not merely as extra-curricular activities.Each of the learning areas is further combined under Changemaker Missions and offered as connected learning projects and outputs connected to BIG real-life problems as part of Purpose-Driven Learning.Job Description:·  Support the planning of the learning outcomes, lesson plans, worksheets & resources·  Support the execution of learning in classes, evaluate children’s work, and submit updates and reports·  Record and document children's observations and class updates daily·  Collaborate with the entire team to understand the delivery of learning outcomes in a creative, connected manner·  Interact with peers to cross-apply learnings in different areas and co-teach classes based on peer discussions and mentor feedback·  Support the iteration of lesson plans, delivery of games, etc. to improve the learning process·  Attend regular team meetings/training sessions on weekdays/weekends·  Bring new methods and inspiring ways to deliver classes for peer discussionsQualifications and Qualities Required• Graduation/Post Graduation from any recognized University (Previous experience or B.Ed is a plus ONLY if you can showcase value)• Demonstrate extensive and deep knowledge of the learning area applied for• Demonstrate an empathetic and creative approach towards teaching and learning• Excellent communication and listening skills• Any previous training or counseling experience or a psychology background is a plus (need to be open to working with groups and not one on one counseling)• Demonstrable skills in creative writing, public speaking, or other hobbies are a plus• Knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint and an overall fluency with technology is a mustCompensationIt will be based on your demonstrated skills and market standards.Email us your latest resume and a cover letter on why you would like to work with us and why you are suitable for this job (without this your job application will be rejected)We look forward to hearing from you