Computing and ICT Teacher

Middle & Senior School (Grades 5 to 10)

Reports To: Principal & Senior Management

Location: 134/1, Utanahalli Main Road, Vidyanagar Cross, Bangalore 562157

School Website: https://www.shishyajigyasa.in/

Salary: 30,000 35,000 per month

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Shishya Jigyasa Academy is a progressive Cambridge International school that believes technology is not just a tool it is a mode of thinking. We are looking for a knowledgeable, energetic, and future-focused Computing & ICT Teacher to work across Grades 5 to 10, building computational thinking, programming skills, digital literacy, and responsible technology use in our students.

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing curriculum fosters foundational skills in computational thinking, programming, data management, digital communication, and computer systems and this role is central to delivering that progression in a school environment that prizes curiosity, exploration, and independent learning. The right candidate brings both subject expertise and a genuine enthusiasm for making computing accessible, exciting, and relevant to young learners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching & Learning

• Teach Computing and ICT across Grades 5 to 10, delivering age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned lessons that build progressively in complexity and depth.
• In primary grades, introduce foundational concepts such as algorithms, sequencing, basic coding logic, digital tools, and online safety through hands-on, playful activities.
• In middle school (Grades 68), deliver the Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing curriculum (0860), covering its five core strands: Computational Thinking & Programming, Managing Data, Networks & Digital Communication, Computer Systems, and impacts of computing on society.
• Develop in learners the transferable thinking skills of logic, decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, and precision skills that extend well beyond computing itself.
• Teach text-based programming using appropriate languages (such as Python), progressing students from block-based coding in primary to structured, professional programming in middle school.
• Design lesson plans with clear outcomes, differentiated activities, and opportunities for both individual and collaborative problem-solving.
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments and maintain accurate records of student progress.

2. Computational Thinking & Digital Literacy

• Help learners understand how computers work, how they are programmed, how data is transferred securely across networks, and the increasing role computing plays in local and global industries.
• Build digital literacy alongside computing skills including responsible internet use, data privacy, cybersecurity awareness, and the ethical dimensions of technology.
• Teach students to use productivity and creative tools effectively word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and multimedia in service of their broader academic work.
• Integrate real-world contexts, case studies, and project-based tasks that connect computing concepts to everyday life and future careers.

3. Lab & Resource Management

• Maintain the computer lab and school devices in good working order, coordinating with administration on hardware and software needs.
• Manage software licences, educational platforms, and digital learning tools used across the school.
• Ensure safe, responsible, and equitable use of technology by all students in line with the school's digital use policies.

4. Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate student progress and digital skill development clearly and regularly with parents.
• Collaborate with class teachers and subject coordinators to integrate computing and technology meaningfully across subjects supporting digital tools in science, maths, humanities, and the arts.
• Partner with school leadership on the school's broader EdTech vision, including smart-class tools, learning management systems, and classroom technology.
• Participate in weekly review meetings and curriculum planning sessions with senior management.

5. School Events & Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to events such as Coding Challenges, Science & Technology Fairs, Innovation Days, and Digital Showcases.
• Support and supervise students during school events, field trips, break times, and outdoor activities.
• Participate in class presentations, assemblies, and theme-based learning activities.

6. Professional Development

• Attend all professional development programmes, workshops, and Saturday sessions as scheduled.
• Stay current with developments in the Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing and IGCSE ICT syllabuses. Keep pace with emerging technologies, coding education trends, and best practices in computing pedagogy for school-age learners. Embrace a reflective teaching practice and remain open to feedback and iterative improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, or a related field (B.Sc. CS / BCA / B.Tech preferred) 13 years of experience teaching Computing, ICT, or a related subject at the primary or middle school level

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Cambridge International curriculum, particularly the Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing framework and/or IGCSE ICT
• Proficiency in at least one programming language taught at school level Python strongly preferred; Scratch or block-based coding tools a plus for primary grades
• Experience with digital tools and platforms used in school settings Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, learning management systems, smart-class platforms
• Knowledge of data management concepts, basic networking principles, and cybersecurity awareness appropriate for school-age learners
• Experience integrating technology across subjects or supporting school-wide EdTech initiatives

Personal Qualities

• Genuinely passionate about computing and technology with the ability to make abstract concepts concrete and exciting for young learners
• Patient, encouraging, and skilled at differentiating instruction for students with varying levels of prior experience with technology
• Logical and analytical thinker who models good problem-solving habits
• Collaborative and proactive in working with teachers across subjects
• Organised and detail-oriented in managing lab resources, student data, and lesson planning
• Energetic and actively engaged in school life beyond the classroom

Work Expectations

• School hours: 7:50 am 4:00 pm Willingness to stay back for events, tech showcases, and Saturday development workshops
• Participation in Summer and Dussehra programmes as per the school calendar High professionalism and commitment to the school's ethos of exploration, experimentation, and discovery