MYP Hindi / Marathi Teacher

• Curriculum Planning & Delivery
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging units/lessons following the IB MYP or relevant IB programme’s language criteria.
• Use differentiated instruction to cater to learners of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Integrate the language with other subject areas where appropriate (interdisciplinary learning).
• Assessment & Feedback
• Design formative and summative assessments that align with IB assessment criteria.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their growth.
• Use data to monitor student progress and plan interventions as needed.
• Classroom Management & Environment
• Create an inclusive, respectful, motivating classroom atmosphere.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and a positive learning environment.
• Encourage student voice, student self-assessment, and reflection.
• Professional Collaboration
• Work with other language teachers to ensure coherence across grades.
• Participate in regular meetings: Department, MYP/IB planning, parent-teacher meetings.
• Share best practices; engage in continuous professional development especially in IB language pedagogy.
• Supporting Student Well-being and Beyond Academics
• Provide pastoral care; support students’ social, emotional and learner-profile development.
• Support or lead co-curricular activities (language clubs, cultural events, etc.).
• Possibly supervise or lead projects / service activities connected to language and culture.
• Communication & Reporting
• Maintain records: attendance, assessments, behaviour, progress.
• Communicate with parents about student performance, concerns, and growth.
• Prepare reports as per IB / school policies.
• Other duties
• Participate in school events, field trips, cultural days.
• Stay current with developments in IB, language teaching, technology in education.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor consistent with the role.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic qualifications:  
• Bachelor’s degree in Hindi or Marathi (or relevant language / literature)  
• Postgraduate degree preferred  
• B.Ed or teaching certification/licensing
• Experience:  
• Experience teaching Grades 6-10 (middle / early secondary), preferably in IB MYP schools.  
• Demonstrated ability to teach all language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).  
• Experience differentiating instruction, handling mixed ability groups.
• Skills & Attributes:  
• Fluent in both spoken and written Hindi / Marathi; strong grammar.  
• Strong communicator; ability to engage students.  
• Good classroom management.  
• Knowledge of IB language acquisition / language & literature criteria.  
• Reflective practitioner; committed to professional growth.  
• Comfortable using technology for teaching and assessment.
• Desirable:  
• Previous IB training or certification.  
• Multilingual / familiarity with English medium instruction.  
• Experience with cultural / literary components of Hindi / Marathi (poetry, drama, regional literature).
  

Location: Kanakia International School - IB, Chembur