Design Thinking & Innovation Teacher

Position: Design Thinking & Innovation Teacher (Gr. 9 & 12)

Function/School: The Somaiya School

Location: Vidyavihar East

Compensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standards

Reports to: Secondary and Senior Secondary Coordinator

Education: MFA or Graduate with Diploma/Certificate course in Designing

Experience:

• Candidates with minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience are preferred

Job Description:

• Undergoing an induction programme to imbibe in them the philosophy of The Somaiya School.
• Designing and implementing the curriculum for the given class.
• To organize and prepare learning materials and resources.
• To use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, act,outdoor activities etc.) to motivate and stimulate the childs abilities.
• Maintain open line of communication with the reporting authorities and provide appropriate information.
• Preparing synopsis of the work done in class.
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations.
• Preparing and maintaining the assessment documents and portfolio of each student in the class.
• Maintaining progress and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation reports of students of the class.
• Maintaining anecdotal records of children.
• Preparing individualized database for the students of the class
• Contacting parents, when needed, with the permission of the Principal and apprising them about the academic progress of the children.
• Communicating with parents through a handbook as and when required under the guidance of your authorities.
• Conducting IWP and Open Days under the guidance of authorities.
• Documenting best practices when the school activities are underway.
• Maintaining inventory for class equipment and materials.
• Preparation of proposals for action research projects to improve teaching-learning processes.
• Undergoing capacity building activities on content and concept related learning areas from time to time.
• Providing additional coaching to children of The Somaiya School, whenever there is a need.
• Accepting any other responsibility, as assigned by the Secondary from time to time, aimed at improving the overall performance of the school.
• Being open to feedback and working on the feedback to improve yourself.
• Submitting self-performance appraisal report to the Secondary & Sr Secondary Coordinator of the school.
• To be patient, pleasant, caring and enthusiastic teacher, students would love to interact and associate with.
• Assuming additional responsibilities, as assigned by the Principal, for co-curricular activities of the school.
• Any work, as assigned by the Principal.