Role Background: The Academic Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the Redbricks Primary Years Program (PYP) for Class 1 to Class 6. (This role is similar to the role of a PYP coordinator in an IB or Cambridge school). It involves planning and leading the end-to-end processes for the successful implementation of the academic and holistic program across these grades. It involves working with multiple stakeholders such as teachers, students, parents, curriculum team, consultants, other academic leadership team members & administrative department members of the school. This role directly reports to the School Principal with a dual reporting and close working relationship with the School’s Founder. About Redbricks School: Redbricks School is a PreK-12 school established in 2009 and affiliated with the CISCE board. The school follows a balanced progressive pedagogy which focuses on teaching Indian content through inquiry-based and modern pedagogical techniques. Students develop as independent thinkers and curious learners, with strong content understanding and transferable skills. They also develop as responsible characters with a strong moral compass through the school’s unique socio-emotional program, community focused environment and positive discipline policy. The school has designed its own unique curriculum until the completion of Class 6, which helps prepare students to face any Indian or International board after Class 6. The school also strongly focuses on holistic development of its students through a range of activities which focuses on developing their physical, socio-emotional and creative capacities. Unique initiatives such as student-led exhibition, design thinking projects, field trips and visiting experts, community events such a literature fest, etc., contribute to the overall enriching experience of learners and educators. Minimum Qualifications: ● Masters degree in any field ● B.Ed / MA Education is preferred Preferred Prior Experience: ● Should have taught in Primary or Middle School Grades for at least 8-10 years ● Should have been in a coordination or leadership capacity, preferably in a primary education set-up, for atleast 5 years ● Prior leadership experience in IB school or an International Cambridge school would be well-suited (eg Academic Coordinator or Assistant Academic Coordinator) ● High potential candidates with prior leadership experience in preschool / high school or in other educational leadership and management positions may also be considered Candidates should have had a thorough knowledge and experience in curriculum planning and supervision of teaching-learning processes. They should have a strong leadership aptitude with an acumen for guiding, supervising and motivating teachers. They should also have strong interpersonal skills helpful in dealing with students, parents and other stakeholders. This role would require a minimum 5 year commitment. Required Skills: Pedagogical expertise, Leadership Skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Multi-tasking ability, Thinking skills, Communication skills, Technological skills, Strong Emotional Intelligence Required Knowledge: Curriculum design, Teaching Learning Processes/Innovative Pedagogy, Educational Management Preferred Location: Preferably from Gujarat, open to candidates from other states Specific Responsibilities: 1. Academic Planning: Engaging in overall academic planning regarding school schedules, policies and processes in collaboration with other academic leaders of the school. 2. Curriculum Design: Collaborating with the curriculum design team for effective curriculum development, and providing feedback & suggestions to the team based on curriculum implementation, stakeholder feedback and student learning outcomes. 3. Program Implementation: a. Ensuring processes are in place for effective implementation of the academic program by the teaching team. b. Monitoring effective program implementation through observations, discussions, tracking output and outcomes, and other mechanisms. c. Monitoring student learning outcomes and guiding teachers to adopt strategies for improving student learning. d. Overseeing the identification of students with academic and/or socio-emotional challenges and implementation of support mechanisms to help them succeed. e. Keeping a track of student behavioral issues and guiding teachers for effective implementation of the school’s positive and restorative discipline policy. f. Supporting the planning and implementation of important student exposure activities such as field visits, visiting experts, student led exhibitions, etc. 4. Team Management: a. Preparing team requirements and coordinating with HR for timely and effective selection of teachers and team members. b. Planning and leading the implementation of training and coaching initiatives for teachers, and engaging in ongoing performance management of teachers. c. Supervising and coaching the team of grade level integrators who work closely with teachers for effective program implementation. d. Supporting teachers to navigate their own challenges (personal or professional) for them to be motivated and productive in their roles. e. Encouraging a collaborative, learning oriented and reflective work culture amongst the teaching team. 5. Parent Collaboration: a. Engaging in dialogues with parents to handle their queries and grievances related to teaching-learning / behavioural issues of students. b. Planning and monitoring home-school communication between the teaching team and parents. c. Monitoring effective planning and implementation of PTMs and Parent workshops d. Planning and implementation of parent engagement and community engagement initiatives 6. Cross-functional coordination: Collaborating and coordinating with team members across different departments of the school and external academic consultants for achieving whole school synergistic work. 7. Academic excellence and improvement: Participating in academic excellence and improvement projects and initiatives for the school. Note : ● These roles and responsibilities might undergo changes based on emerging needs. ● The list of subjects in Redbricks primary school for reference: ○ Core: EVS (thematic & inquiry approach), English, Maths, ICT, Gujarati, Hindi, French ○ Co-curricular and Extra-curricular: Visual Arts, Sports, Interest Centers/Enrichment Clusters Projects (Performing Arts, Environment Sustainability, Home Economics), Self-Enrichment (Life Skills) ○ Other student exposure activities: Assembly, House activities, Events, Celebrations, Field visits, Visiting Experts Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month Benefits: Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Morning shift Work Location: In person