TGT History Teacher at a CISCE School

The TGT History Teacher at a CISCE School plays a vital role in helping students understand historical events, movements, and ideas while developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced perspective on the past. This role is central to the school’s academic mission, fostering informed citizenship and historical consciousness within a collaborative learning environment where inquiry, discussion, and academic rigor are strongly encouraged. As a key member of the middle and secondary school faculty, you will guide students through foundational and advanced historical concepts while promoting source-based analysis and independent thought.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and implement engaging and well-structured lesson plans aligned with the CISCE History curriculum for middle and secondary school levels.
• Deliver content through storytelling, discussion, debates, and source-based learning to make history meaningful and relevant.
• Use a variety of teaching aids such as maps, timelines, primary sources, audiovisual material, and digital tools to enrich classroom instruction.
• Design assessments, worksheets, projects, and assignments to evaluate students’ understanding and analytical skills.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and board examinations with structured revision plans and exam-oriented practice.
• Encourage participation in history quizzes, exhibitions, heritage clubs, and inter-school competitions.
• Collaborate with Social Science faculty on interdisciplinary projects and curriculum planning.
• Maintain accurate academic records and communicate student progress regularly with parents and guardians.
• Participate actively in school events, professional development initiatives, and faculty meetings.
• Maintain classroom discipline while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and discussion-oriented learning environment.
• Guide students in historical research, project work, and presentation-based activities.

To Be Successful in This Role, Candidates Should Possess

• A Bachelor’s degree in History or Social Sciences (History as a major).
• B.Ed is mandatory; M.A. in History or a related discipline is preferred.
• Teaching certification recognized by the CISCE board.
• Strong subject knowledge .
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience teaching History at the middle or secondary level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain historical events, concepts, and timelines with clarity and contextual relevance.
• Experience in guiding project work, map work, and source-based questions.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and digital resources for teaching History.
• A passion for mentoring adolescents and nurturing critical, reflective thinkers.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and innovative pedagogy in Social Sciences.