Humanities Teacher (Grades 5–10) (IGCSE)

Humanities Teacher (Grades 510)

THE SHISHYA JIGYASA ACADEMY, BANGALORE - IGCSE

An International School with Cambridge curriculum

Subjects: History, Geography, Civics

Grades: 510

Reports To: Principal, Senior Management & Coordinator

Location: Bangalore

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Humanities Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction across History, Geography, Civics, and introductory Economics for Grades 5 to 10. The role involves strong planning, rich subject knowledge, skill-based teaching, and the ability to inspire curiosity about society, culture, governance, environment, and global affairs. The teacher must create a learning environment that is engaging, inquiry-driven, and aligned with the values and academic standards of The Shishya Jigyasa Academy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

• Teach History, Geography, Civics, and Economics across Grades 510, adapting instruction to developmental levels.
• Prepare structured lesson plans, unit plans, and learning outcomes aligned with school curriculum and board requirements.
• Integrate maps, timelines, case studies, discussions, and real-world applications into lessons.
• Use inquiry-based, project-based, and activity-driven pedagogy to promote understanding of social systems and global issues.
• Design age-appropriate assessments, including projects, classwork, quizzes, presentations, and written exams.

2. Student Progress & Academic Support

• Track individual student performance, learning gaps, and strengths with systematic documentation.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Offer remediation sessions for students requiring additional support.
• Encourage critical thinking, debate, and comparative analysis in social sciences.

3. Classroom Management & Environment

• Maintain a positive, respectful, well-organized classroom.
• Encourage student participation, collaborative learning, and inquiry-driven discussions.
• Uphold discipline in alignment with school values of empathy, respect, and human dignity.

4. Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate with parents regularly regarding academic progress and behavioural concerns.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings with Principal or Coordinators.
• Work collaboratively with other subject teachers for integrated projects and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement.

5. School Events & Responsibilities

• Play an active role in organizing and executing events such as:
• Humanities Day , Independence Day , Republic Day , Environmental Awareness Week , Heritage Projects , etc.
• Attend and support school programs, workshops, excursions, and annual events.
• Supervise students during sports time, field activities, and external trips as required.

6. Professional Development

• Attend all in-house training sessions, professional development programmes, and Saturday workshops.
• Engage in continuous learning to improve teaching strategies, content mastery, and pedagogy.
• Be open to feedback and reflective practice.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory

• Bachelors degree in Humanities / Social Sciences & History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology).(Preferred: B.Ed. or equivalent teacher training qualification.)
• 2+ years of teaching experience with middle and/or high school students.
• Master's in Humanities required for high school only

Preferred

• Experience teaching IGCSE curriculum.
• Strong ability to teach using maps, charts, debates, research assignments, and presentations.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and blended learning methods.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for Humanities and social sciences
• Strong communication and storytelling ability
• Empathy, patience, and a child-centric approach
• Confident classroom presence
• Organized, responsible, and proactive
• Collaborative, open to feedback, and aligned with school culture

Work Expectations

• School hours: 7:50 am 4:00 pm
• Willingness to stay back for events, workshops, and Saturday sessions
• Participation in Summer and Dussehra programmes as per school calendar
• Strong commitment to academic continuity and professionalism
• Prepare students for the weekly assembly as per the scheduled calendar