Primary Teacher

**Job Summary**
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’s needs and work with parents as partners in their child’s education
and future. 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.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
**Responsibilities and Duties**
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

**Key Skills**
Key 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
**Required Experience and Qualifications**
considered.

**Salary**: ₹30,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chinchpokli, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)