Consultant - Tutor

The Hans Foundation; Haryana; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation seeks passionate preschool educators to enhance the quality of pre-school education for children aged 3-6. This role involves a range of responsibilities from program development to daily student engagement and assessment.

Ideal candidates will hold a graduation degree with preference given to those with NTT qualifications, along with at least a year of relevant teaching experience. The position operates on a contractual basis, with a focus on empowering marginalized and underprivileged communities.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 1 year in teaching students, including tuitions and Balwadi experience.
• Excellent understanding of child development principles and preschool educational methods.

Responsibilities

• Identification and mobilization of children aged 3-6 years.
• Develop and implement a preschool program
• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange interventions if needed.
• Regular communication with parents for feedback.

Skills

Empathetic and compassionate attitude

Excellent communication skills

Sensitive to the needs of children

Problem solver and innovative

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Graduation

NTT preferred

Job description

Background

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs. Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 59 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

About Project

Strengthen the quality of services and learning among children (age 3-6 years) across 10 Balwadis 20 units (both shift) using digital medium. To enhance the quality of Balwadis by providing high-quality pre-school education & resources, ensuring a solid foundation for children's academic journey.

General Information

• Location: All locations in Delhi
• Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Positions: 23
• Reporting to: Senior Project Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identification and Mobilization of the children for 3–6 years of age form nearby areas.
• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques such as storytelling, educational play, media etc. to teach children.
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Use digital content and technology for playful learning.
• Regular updating student’s attendance and performance in SRMS.
• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Keep track and reflect on student’s progress to manage classroom crises and resolve conflicts.
• Guide Children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum such as identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.
• Organize nap and snack hours if needed and supervise.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Communicates with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
• Regular in touch with parents for student Feedback.
• Ensure the students attend classes on daily basis.
• Conduct periodic assessment and evaluation.
• Prepare students for the transition to the next grade.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Daily reporting and documentation.
• Participation in a monthly review meeting.
• Enthusiastically participation in teacher's training program/faculty development program.
• Entire code of conduct should be in congruent with child rights policy & laws and policy for the protection, safety and overall well-being of the child.

Other Indicative Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Graduation is must.
• Candidate with NTT will be preferred.

Functional / Technical Skills and Experience

• Graduate and candidate with NTT will be preferred.
• Experience at least of 1 year in teaching student (tuitions, home tuitions, and Balwadi experience).
• Strong written, instructional and verbal communication capabilities to relate and interact with multicultural background students.
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrating ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to lead and drive the project with a vision to achieve transformational change.
• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude.
• Sensitive towards the needs of children.
• Proven experience as a preschool teacher.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Familiarities with safety and sanitation guideline for classrooms.
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen.

Working Days and Timings

• Monday – Saturday
• Timings – 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM (the timing is subject to change)

Holidays

As per Project Holiday List

Required Skills & Competences

• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sensitive towards the needs of children.
• Ready to learn and unlearn as per the needs of the project.
• Problem solver and innovative.
• Excellent analytical and logical skills.
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.