Homeroom Teacher - Bandra

Stellarworld School; Kurla; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 7,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive education institution in Kurla is looking for a Home Room Teacher to enhance the academic and pastoral support of students. The ideal candidate will have strong IB PYP framework knowledge and will be responsible for creating a positive learning environment while promoting essential life skills among students. Applicants should possess relevant teaching qualifications and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an IB PYP setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience, in an IB PYP environment.
• Internationally minded with a deep understanding of the Stellar mission.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Enable students to learn effectively and support their academic needs.
• Model and promote the IB learner profile.
• Create and maintain a safe and positive working environment.

Skills

Strong understanding of the IB PYP framework

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in integrating technology

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor in Education

Diploma in Early Child Care Education

Teaching Certification And/or Qualifications In The IB PYP

Post graduate qualification in Education

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Home Room Teacher (EYP/ PYP)

Starting date: August 2025

Reporting Relationship: Primary Head of School

About Stellarworld School

Stellarworld School is India’s first Life Literacy school with a core purpose to develop Life Literate Learners. Life Literacy is the fundamental ability/skill to navigate and thrive in everyday life by mastering essential skills beyond academics. After 15 years of schooling, life-literate learners are not textbook literate but proficient about world matters, empathy and compassion, environmental issues and social dynamics/behaviors that bring change, along with driving strong literacy in critical skills such as finance, taxes, law, sports, arts, and nutritional wisdom.

How Stellarworld School is different from its peers ( About SWS ) - Stellar’s approach is fundamentally different from its peers. While our peers emphasize global perspectives and holistic education, Stellarworld School integrates the Life Literacy framework into its curriculum, ensuring that learners excel academically and acquire 12 essential life literacies such as financial, emotional, technological, and occupational literacy. This fundamental difference prepares a Stellar Child to face the world with relevant skills, confidence & a strong mental model of growth mindset to face new age challenges.

Core Purpose of Role

The core purpose of the homeroom teacher role is to enable students to learn effectively and to provide support for the academic and pastoral needs of the students. The teacher should always support the aims and values of the school.

Our Interview Process & Application for this role

Our process for Stellar is comprehensive to ensure we maintain quality throughout practices ensuring continuous improvements of Student Outcomes & Teacher Delivery Effectiveness.

• Application Submission (Please map the fields Section, Academics, Primary & Secondary Location correctly, rest of the things which are not applicable, please select NA or Not Applicable)
• Generally, we screen profiles within 48 - 72 hours of submission. Due to high volumes, sometimes this can be slightly delayed.
• Right fit candidates would generally receive a virtual assessment to be completed within 48-72 hours.
• Introductory Call with a Senior HR member for Fitment covering your Experience & Impact
• Technical Rounds with Senior members (HOS, Central Academic Team)
• Final Call with Senior HR member for closures & next steps

Role Specifications (Essentials, Desirables)

Qualifications/Trainings

• Bachelor in Education
• Diploma in Early Child Care Education
• Teaching Certification And/or Qualifications In The IB PYP.
• Post graduate qualification in Education

Experience

• Minimum of [2-3] years of teaching experience, in an IB PYP environment as a Homeroom Teacher.

Skills

• Strong understanding of the IB PYP framework, inquiry-based learning, and concept-driven curriculum.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team setting.

Personal Attributes

• Internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of the Stellar mission and the identity of the school, including the ability to clearly and positively communicate the ethos and ideals of the school in theory and practice.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Continually strive for improvement
• Adaptability

General Responsibilities (Listed below but not limited to)

• Abide by school decisions and policies
• Model and promote the IB learner profile
• Understand and live the school’s mission
• Contribute positively to staff morale
• Work as a team player
• Create and maintain a safe and positive working environment and relationship with all colleagues
• Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, line managers, and administrators
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Conduct staff training & workshops for parents
• Take part in all training provided by the school, both internal and external
• Be prepared to report back about training and/or provide in-service to colleagues
• Actively participate in Appraisal Procedures
• Represent the school by being a good role model
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for students through positive framing, kind communication with students and adults, and predictable, consistent routines
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self- reliance
• Attend staff meetings and participate in group committee work as required
• Provide relevant information about student or parental concerns or conflicts to the Head of Primary/ relevant persons
• To maintain confidentiality of privileged information about students, faculty members, and administration - Coordinate appropriate and ongoing displays of student work
• Use the IB guidelines for PYP.

Teacher Effectiveness: Teaching & Learning

The Teacher Should:

• Contribute to the development of curriculum and production of units/schemes of work
• Become familiar with the curriculum guidelines, and work towards their successful implementation Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry and give students choices to show their understanding
• Decide and explain clear learning objectives, and set appropriate assignments with an adequate time allocation
• Present material in a clear, organized fashion
• Stimulate interest in the subject matter
• Set work at the appropriate level and encourage high student performance, consistent with ability
• Use a variety of methods and available teaching aids, aiming to meet the needs of the individual and the group
• Encourage creative and critical thinking and expression of ideas
• Provide feedback that is designed to motivate the students
• Evaluate and record student progress
• Contact parents through written reports and other formal and informal means, as required
• Plan activities to broaden the experience of the learner, as appropriate
• Plan Units of Inquiry and lessons by following IB curriculum framework collaboratively with the PYP Head & Specialist teachers
• Write and implement learning objectives that are challenging and measurable
• Monitor, assess and report on learners’ work and progress
• Demonstrate and pursue excellence in teaching and best practices in education

Key Metrics mapped to this role

• Formal and informal quality assurance of planning, teaching and assessment.
• Student outcomes
• Student and parent voice
• Appropriateness and relevance of curriculum
• Improved performance
• Performance appraisal
• Personal Development Plan

General Classroom Management

• The teacher should: Use classroom and behavioural management strategies that are positive, structured, consistent, respectful, and responsive to student needs, to build a safe, orderly, inclusive, and positive classroom community
• Utilize an effective approach to behaviour management, time management, classroom organization and appearance, planning, teaching, learning and reporting
• Establish clear guidelines and expectations for students
• Ensure that effective classroom routines are established and followed
• Encourage students to develop good work habits, neatness and careful use of materials, books, and ICT
• Assist students in developing self-discipline and independence
• Encourage respect among students and between teacher and students
• Show consistency and fairness in dealing with students
• Create a psychologically safe learning environment that is conducive to risk taking
• Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities

Professionalism

The Teacher Should:

• Work with colleagues in a co-operative spirit
• Give and accept constructive suggestions for improvements
• Refrain from public criticism of the school or colleagues, and communicate any concerns through the appropriate channels
• Show tact and discretion in dealing with school matters, and remain calm and objective if difficult situations arise
• Respect & maintain confidentiality of school policies/ documents
• Be punctual in meeting all time obligations and deadlines, with regards to all aspects of the role, including the production of reports, arrival at school and lessons, classroom supervision, duties, meetings etc.
• Respect all deadlines set out by the PYP Head/ Coordinator and the IB, maintaining appropriate documentation