Professional Educator

Ekya Schools; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Bengaluru seeks passionate educators ready to innovate and redefine learning across various subjects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's in Education, experience with international curricula, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include designing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and fostering an inclusive classroom culture. This role offers the opportunity to impact the future of education significantly, ensuring holistic development of learners in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching IGCSE or other international curricula is beneficial.
• Good understanding of the IGCSE framework and assessment methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to international curriculum standards.
• Design engaging instructions for independent thinking.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor of Education or Master of Education

Job description

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools offers progressive K-12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, emphasizing experiential learning. Drawing from the legacy of the CMR Group, we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.

Position Overview

We are seeking passionate educators and professionals for Ekya Byrathi Campus in North Bangalore who are ready to redefine learning through innovation, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.

Whether you're experienced in early childhood education or high school pedagogy, we welcome educators ready to shape the future of learning.

We are hiring across our learning areas which are as follows -

• Language
• Mathematics
• Science
• Advanced Program
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Physical Education
• Computer Science
• Life Skills
• Visual Arts
• Makery
• Quest

Key Responsibilities

• Adhering to international benchmarked curriculum standards in line with the educational needs and abilities of individuals and groups of students
• Making relevant connections between the learning area and to the current global scenario.
• Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy in developing effective lesson plans.
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be transacted in class.

Instruction

• Designing coherent instructions to engage students in independent thinking.
• Utilizing a wide variety of teaching techniques and tools to address different learners.
• Creating and distributing educational supports, including reading material, activities, sharing lessons in a comprehensive manner, using visual/audio accompaniments to facilitate interactive learning.
• Collaborating with the School Counselor, Coordinators, and Head of School in providing students with academic, non-academic and social support, as needed.
• Conducting remedial sessions for students as required.
• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate to the unit taught
• Incorporate project-based and hands‑on learning strategies that encourage problem‑solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Assessment

• Transacting student assessments as designed and approved by the curriculum team.
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and behavior of students, issuing grades, progress reports, and report cards
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her student
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies

Culture

• Creating a classroom culture that is welcoming, positive
• Integrate Ekya's philosophy into all aspects of teaching and learning through cross-functional collaboration.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Playing a full part in the life of the school community to support its vision and ethos of inclusion, raising aspirations and broadening horizons

Professional Practice

• Building knowledge by attending continuing professional development sessions as allocated and take responsibility for own professional development
• Communicate, cooperate, and consult with school staff, and parents/guardians in the students’ best interest.
• To enhance and contribute to extra‑curricular opportunities by organizing assemblies, trips, events, competitions, club events at school
• Plan, execute, and chaperone educational in‑class, and outdoor activities and events ensuring their safety.
• Drive outstanding student achievement for all students in the classroom and support colleagues in driving student achievement school‑wide.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Education or Masters of Education in the relevant subject area
• Experience: Experience in teaching IGCSE or other international curricula (such as the IB or A‑Levels) can be highly beneficial.
• Skills: A good understanding of the IGCSE framework, assessment methods (including the grading system), and syllabi is essential. Cambridge International certificate in Teaching and Learning will be a plus
• Attributes: Strategic thinker, skilled collaborator, and committed to fostering educational excellence. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse school community toward achieving shared goals. Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Ability to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning.