Student Learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school Clearly articulate learning expectations for students Assessments of Learning and Growth Address: 61/C, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org | Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) https://youtu.be/e2XR9ulJbrs mailto:contact@apnishala.org Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically Continually monitor and evaluate Students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health Analyzing students learning growth and strategize differentiated support for learning and development of the students Caregivers engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences through the year to share the progress of the Students learning and development Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding context of students and families Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided Create reports on the progress of students you work with Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings Support and participate in continuations of studentslearning by substituting across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in review processes for the team and self Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) are produced by Apni Shala team Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school Address: 61/C, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org | Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) mailto:contact@apnishala.org Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed/D.Ed or E.CC. ed degree and 2 years of teaching experience in the school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Familiarity and practice or experience with a variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of various modalities art, theater, music, stories etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students. Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate Studentss performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed Degree (with subject focus) and 2 years of teaching experience in a school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Practice or experience with diverse modalities such as art, movement, project-based learning, etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 8 to 14 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders. Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances. Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team. Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school Clearly articulate learning expectations for students Assessments of Learning and Growth Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically Continually monitor and evaluate Students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health Analyzing students learning growth and strategize differentiated support for learning and development of the students Caregivers engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences through the year to share the progress of the Students learning and development Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding context of students and families Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided Create reports on the progress of students you work with Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in review processes for the team and self Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) are produced by Apni Shala team Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed/D.Ed or E.CC. ed degree and 2 years of teaching experience in the school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Familiarity and practice or experience with a variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of various modalities art, theater, music, stories etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders. Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances. Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team. Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth. Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion. Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing. Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role. Interest in working with government / low-income schools. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities in accordance with students learning objectives. Create a safe and caring environment for Students that fosters learning. Develop students drawing, coloring, painting and crafts techniques. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Facilitate grade-appropriate knowledge about art forms, history and other aspects. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create a wellbeing-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Identify, coordinate for and manage students participation in art-based events. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording photographs, session proceedings, lesson plans,etc in formats/software provided for arts and crafts classes. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all arts/crafts-related inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Plan and develop teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively and participate in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Diploma or graduate or post graduate degree in Fine Arts/Arts. 2 to 3 years of facilitating arts & crafts with students. Well developed oral and written communication in English. Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi. Familiarity and practice or experience with variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of art and crafts. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age. Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Activities Take account of all office inventories and maintain a register for it Coordinate with and organise all required stationery and other materials to support the team Purchase, organise and manage office supply Supporting Fundraising or communication team for resource Management, quotation, etc Manage logistics like food, venue for all the meetings, events, visits by external trainers. etc. Maintain the office space including regularly used supplies and equipment Ensure that all office equipment are running smoothly Support the all team members before their session for resource management Coordinate with Khoj and Program teams to ensure that all administrative support such as stationery etc. are met in a timely manner Manage housekeeping staff Coordinate with HR team to identify needs in the office and ensure they are met in a timely manner Get quotations from various vendors whenever required by the team Ensure timely payment of all the bills-electricity, water, telephone etc Issue and maintain vouchers to support the accounts team Pick up or deliver any office supplies or communication material Assist Admin Associate in any other administration related support required like getting signatures and documents from board or donors and ensuring that they are sent or received as needed Support school teams in any administrative (resource distribution, etc) and educational (such as volunteering in classrooms to support teachers) roles, as required. Manage IT resources and support team members with the same. Coordinate for field trips/events and manage the logistics and operations of the trips. Accounting, Billing Invoicing and Expense management based on approved quotations and budgets (including maintenance of daily/weekly/monthly expense statements of purchases)for the school. Support in taking care of School Infrastructure and Resource Management (including repairs maintenance, frequent audits, correspondence with a government office, inventory purchase management, and vendor management) Coordinate and support with pick up and delivery of material as required from partners, donors, etc. Support in tech operations and its management Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in review processes for the team and self Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) are produced by Apni Shala team Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong Oral and Written communication skills Well developed coordination skills Good planning and organizing skills Understanding of Hindi, and Marathi (verbal and written) and English (written) Proficient in MS Office, Google Drive Apps Proficient in handling and managing tech Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders. Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances. Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team. Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth. Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion. Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing. Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role. Interest in working with government / low-income schools. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities in accordance with students learning objectives. Create a safe and caring environment for Students that fosters learning. Develop students drawing, coloring, painting and crafts techniques. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Facilitate grade-appropriate knowledge about art forms, history and other aspects. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create a wellbeing-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Identify, coordinate for and manage students participation in art-based events. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording photographs, session proceedings, lesson plans,etc in formats/software provided for arts and crafts classes. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all arts/crafts-related inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Plan and develop teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively and participate in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Diploma or graduate or post graduate degree in Fine Arts/Arts. 2 to 3 years of facilitating arts crafts with students. Well developed oral and written communication in English. Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi. Familiarity and practice or experience with variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of art and crafts. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age. Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students. Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate Studentss performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed Degree (with subject focus) and 2 years of teaching experience in a school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Practice or experience with diverse modalities such as art, movement, project-based learning, etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 8 to 14 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning
ABOUT APNI SHALA Apni Shala was co-founded in 2013, and has been working towards building social and emotional competencies among individuals to constructively engage with society and have a harmonious coexistence. We are working towards a 3-fold mission: creating promotive and preventive mental health programs in partnership with schools offering professional development opportunities to teachers, educators and mental health professionals running a research-based school that integrates academic, and social and emotional competency development. Apni Shala's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) approach is informed by Collaborative of Academic Social and Emotional Learning Framework(CASEL, USA), Narrative Practices, Diversity & Inclusion, Constructivist Learning Theory, and Mindfulness. In the last ten years, Apni Shala has worked with over 11000 students. Our work is aimed at students, teachers, and caregivers in the ecosystem. Apni Shala is funded by grants and donations from individuals and institutions. We strongly believe that each team member's passions fuel the organisation's growth and direction . Personal and professional development of our staff is therefore important to us at Apni Shala, and it forms a major part of every team member's journey with the organization. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders in the education system Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to one's own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students. Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/schoo l. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Student's development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate Students's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the child's learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed Degree (with subject focus) and 2 years of teaching experience in a school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Practice or experience with diverse modalities such as art, movement, project-based learning, etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 8 to 14 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning APPLY NOW Send your resume and cover letter by email to [HIDDEN TEXT] and [HIDDEN TEXT] . Please mention Application for Teacher (write the subject you wish to teach) in your subject line. In your cover letter, do tell us why you would like to work with Apni Shala in this role. For more about Apni Shala, please visit www.apnishala.org .
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