Ashraya Initiative for Children (AIC)
Location
Pune | India
Job description
Position: Educator, Primary Grade Hamari Shala Program, Ashraya
Location: Yerwada, Pune
Our Vision:
Improving the lives and shaping the futures of vulnerable children in Pune, India by advancing educational
opportunities, nurturing holistic development and building healthy, empowered communities.
I. Background:
Ashraya's integrated 4-program model is designed to meet immediate, individual-level needs while also
providing scope for long-term growth and community development. We work with denotified and notified tribal
groups at Yerwada. Since 2005, AIC has enrolled and supported the education of hundreds of out-of-school
children from the streets and slums.
II. Position Summary:
Hamari shala program is a schooling program under NIOS board. At AIC we apply experiential learning and
project-based learning methods to the children.
This is a full time position. The Educator is expected to work with the Education program lead and together be
responsible for the daily running and management of the given class, including lesson planning, activities and festivals celebrations and implementation, documentation and working closely with the parents and community members. The program aims to facilitate students' learning through the holistic development of a child. As an educator you are expected to contribute to the effective and efficient management of the HSP program at AIC, Promote a school culture that is happy, purposeful and productive. Support and motivate children and team members.
III. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Educator to take the responsibility of bridging the learning gap (which could range from 2-4 years) of
primary grade students.
• Educator to build a goal for their class and for their student success.
• Developing students' interests, abilities and coordination using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Preparing daily and long-term lesson plans according to the AIC HSP curriculum guidelines.
• Teaching a full range of subject areas assigned.
• Proactively look for ways to make their classroom engaging, interactive and learner centric.
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students and alerting the authorities regarding long
absenteeism
• Teachers to work with counsellors & remedial teachers (AIC staff), if any student requires
additional support.
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by students
• Maintaining productive working habits and discipline in the classroom.
• Supervising students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
•Conducting Basti visits and updating the student portfolios.
• Attending open days and PTA meetings at AIC to discuss each child's progress.
• Attending staff meetings, training and professional development sessions.
• Assessing and evaluating students' educational progress and abilities.
• Setting and conducting testing.
• Discussing students' progress with parents and guardians, administrators and other professionals as
necessary.
• Organizing, attending and supervising activities such as camps, excursions and events.
•Ensuring timely completion of Bi-annual reports and creative samples.
• Actively participating in organisation's activities.
IV. Desired Candidate Profile:
● Full fluency in English and Hindi - written and oral (required)
● Graduation, B.Ed and Masters preferred
● Experience in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role.
●Experience in working with a non-profit is preferred.
● Computer literacy, awareness of internet resources
● Creative ways of teaching and experience in experiential learning
● Taking active part in professional development opportunities
● Excellent communication and active listening skills
Salary: 18-22k, negotiable
To Apply:
Please send your CV to [HIDDEN TEXT] and CC [HIDDEN TEXT] Mention 'Application for Educator, Hamari Shala Program' Ashraya Initiative for Children in the email subject.
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