Mathematics Teacher- Primary School

Profile of School:

Shikha Academy is a progressive K-12 school in Mumbai with a mission to enable motivated lower income children to complete an international curriculum and prepare them for the 21st century. We use unique, personalized, and tech-based pedagogy and have a vibrant experimental culture to ensure each child gets the right support to succeed. Our vision is to inspire in all students a love for learning through relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes empowering them with courage, integrity and grit to achieve success and joy for themselves, their communities and the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the curriculum and foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment through interactive and hands-on activities.
• Use creative teaching methods such as storytelling, songs, play, and visual aids to facilitate learning.
• Monitor and assess the progress of each child, providing regular feedback to parents and guardians.
• Encourage positive behavior and help children develop social skills through group activities and structured play.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that promotes learning and exploration.
• Participate in school events, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills.
• Planning and presenting lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for a primary school Mathematics teacher with the following qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of best practices in teaching.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or related field).
• Proficient in English and comfortable with computers and technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a primary setting.
• Openness to explore various innovative styles of pedagogy/teaching.
• Empathy and love for children, and openness to working with children from a low-income backgrounds.
• Understands and values differentiated project-based learning.
• Experience with working in the social sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers and others.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with play-based and inquiry-based learning methods.
• Benefit: Experience with the IB PYP/IGCSE curriculum

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person