Teacher of Science

**Position: Teacher**

**Location: Indore**

**Employment type: Full time**

**Subject: Social Studies**

**Reporting to: Subject Expert**

**About Sitare Foundation**:Sitare Foundation, founded by Shilpa and Amit Singhal, believes in the power of education and the impact it can have on the lives of people. In today’s world, good education is not always accessible to the underprivileged in our society. There is tremendous potential and talent in these children, all they need is access to good education. We believe in finding the brightest and most intellectually gifted underprivileged children from across India, and providing them with a great education.

The challenge of educating underprivileged children is daunting, but that does not and _will never_ deter us. We are taking a scientific, step-by-step approach to impact lives, families, and societies through education. We aim to educate 50,000 students by 2050. We know that after going through our seven-year program, our students will shine like Sitare, and inspire millions in their own communities.

**Who should apply?**

**We are looking for someone**:

- Who is passionate about bringing about change in the lives of children from an underprivileged background
- Is innovative and wants to bring about a transformation in traditional teaching methodologies with the use of technology
- Bears excellent content expertise for concepts upto Class 10 and can bring in latest pedagogy to improve classroom practices
- Confident in their ability to demonstrate excellence through student results.
- Creative and collaborative

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelors/Masters or a Phd in Science. A degree in Education is an added advantage.
- At least 1-2 years of classroom teaching experience [classes 6th to 10th]
- Experience in online teaching will be an added advantage.

**Key Skills and attributes**
- Deliver and design unit plans/assessments (using Google doc or Microsoft Word) for Grades 6th to 10th. Ability to deliver/design unit plans and assessments for Grades 6th to 8th will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - appropriate, clear, effective, articulate.
- Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other teachers and parents regarding student's progress and behavior.
- Be well organized, good at multitasking and have good time management skills.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Teach online/offline lessons for assigned grades [from classes 6th to 10th].
- Work closely with the Subject Expert and other colleagues, to design outcome-based unit plans and assessments for Grades 6th-10th.
- Grade students work (answer scripts, assignments, homework etc.) and give constructive written feedback on students' work.
- Analyze student achievement data and take prompt action to improve student academic results in internal/external assessments. Document and maintain reports on students' progress.
- Collaborate with Subject Experts and other staff members to recognise issues students are facing and recommend creative solutions.
- Conduct remedial/extra classes as and when required by reviewing the material taught in class with students with learning challenges/gaps. Work with students in small groups and guide their work with questions and check for understanding.
- Proctor assessments and supervise classes in school. Assist Sitare staff in maintaining smooth operations.
- Attend meetings scheduled by other staff members.
- Ensure attention is given to appropriate differentiation catering the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
- Escort and supervise students in the school. Ensure the safety of the students within the classroom and throughout the campus.
- Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.
- Carrying out other administrative tasks as and when required by the foundation.

**Additional**
- Support the Sitare team by participating in organizational events
- Liaise with colleagues, work collaboratively and participate in Sitare staff Team meetings
- To assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Subject Expert, Director of Academics, Director of Operations or Founder.

**Job Type**: Regular / Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)

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