English Teacher

Job Description – English Teacher (Grades 3–5)

Position: English Teacher
Department: Academics
Reporting To: Coordinator / Vice Principal / Principal
Grade Level: 3–5

1. Role Overview

The English Teacher for Grades 3–5 will be responsible for delivering engaging, age-appropriate English language instruction that builds strong foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. The role requires a child-centric approach, creativity in teaching, and the ability to integrate experiential and activity-based learning.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Teaching & Classroom Management

• Plan and deliver English lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Use interactive, activity-based teaching methods (stories, phonics reinforcement, group work, role plays, reading circles, etc.).
• Develop students’ grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, and creative writing skills.
• Conduct regular assessments to track learning progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain a disciplined, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

B. Instructional Planning

• Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, worksheets, and reading materials.
• Incorporate technology, audio-visual aids, and innovative tools to enhance learning.
• Modify instruction for diverse learners while maintaining grade-level expectations.

C. Student Development

• Encourage reading habits, expression, confidence, and communication skills.
• Support students with differentiated strategies for writing, comprehension, and speaking.
• Identify learning gaps and provide remedial or enrichment support where required.

D. Documentation & Evaluation

• Maintain student records, assessment sheets, portfolios, and progress notes.
• Prepare report cards and participate in parent–teacher meetings.

E. Collaboration & School Involvement

• Work closely with grade teachers, subject heads, and the academic coordinator.
• Contribute to school events, assemblies, competitions, English week/literary activities.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and curriculum planning meetings.

3. Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong command of English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and presentation skills.
• Creativity in lesson planning and content delivery.
• Empathy, patience, and child-friendly behaviour.
• Ability to engage young learners and make concepts easy to understand.
• Tech-savvy: comfortable with smart boards, PPTs, digital tools.

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in English / Literature / Education (B.A. + B.Ed).
• Preferred: M.A. (English) or additional certifications in language teaching.
• 1–5 years of teaching experience in primary grades (CBSE/ICSE experience preferred).

5. Key Attributes

• Passion for teaching and working with young children.
• Warm, energetic, and approachable.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
• Open to continuous learning and curriculum improvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,167.74 - ₹33,491.59 per month

Work Location: In person