Secondary Teacher

Iteach Movement; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

iTeach Schools in Pune is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teacher for English and Social Studies (SST). You will deliver foundational literacy and social studies instruction to primary-leaning cohorts, mentor students, and collaborate with parents to strengthen learning habits.

Responsibilities include activity-based teaching, regular assessments, and leading school projects like Hobby Clubs and Career Awareness activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Any Graduate.
• Experience: 1–5 years of teaching experience; candidates with 1–2 years are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foundational Teaching (60% of time): Teach English and Social Studies using activity-based learning; monitor foundational learning gaps with regular assessments; foster a warm, nurturing classroom culture and engage with parents through meetings.
• Student Mentorship & Care (20% of time): Mentor 15–20 primary students, develop plans to build study habits and attendance, share mentorship strategies with peers.
• School Projects & Co-Curriculars (20% of time): Collaborate on school-wide projects like Hobby Clubs, Career Awareness, Annual Day, and Sports Day; contribute to leadership and mentoring of new faculty.

Skills

Foundational teaching

Student mentorship

Co-curricular projects

Parent collaboration

English

Social Studies

Activity-based learning

Education

Any Graduate

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Teacher - English and Social Studies (SST)
Company: iTeach Schools
Location: Pune
Experience: 1 - 5 years

About iTeach Schools:
iTeach Schools was founded in 2015 to challenge the educational status quo and create a level playing field for children from low-income communities across India. We run free, high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. In Mumbai, our network includes primary campuses serving Grades 1-4.

Role & responsibilities

A Secondary school teacher at iTeach Schools wears multiple hats to ensure a foundational, high-quality education for our youngest learners. The role is divided into three key areas:

1. Foundational Teaching (60% of time)

• Teach English and Social Studies (SST) using age-appropriate, activity-based learning methodologies to students in primary grades.
• Conduct regular, low-stakes tests and assessments to monitor foundational learning gaps and provide encouraging feedback.
• Build a warm, positive, joyful, and nurturing classroom culture focused on building confidence and early literacy skills.
• Collaborate closely with parents through regular meetings to build strong home-to-school learning habits.
• 2.Student Mentorship & Care (20% of time)
• Mentor a cohort of 15-20 primary students throughout the academic year, focusing on emotional safety and foundational skills.
• Develop and execute actionable plans to instill early study habits, maintain high daily attendance, and drive growth.
• Share effective early-childhood mentorship strategies with teachers across the broader ecosystem.
• 3 School Projects & Co-Curriculars (20% of time)
• Collaborate with Senior Teachers to implement school-wide projects such as Primary Hobby Clubs, Career Awareness activities, Annual Day, and Sports Day.
• Leverage these school events to strengthen your personal leadership skills and mentor incoming faculty members.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Any Graduate
• Experience: 1 to 5 years of teaching experience. Candidates with 1 - 2 years of experience teaching.