Teacher - Social Studies

Manthan Educational Society; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Manthan Educational Society invites passionate educators to join our team in India. The role focuses on planning and delivering engaging geography/social science lessons, using maps, charts, and experiential learning to develop analytical and interpretive skills in students.

The ideal candidate holds a social sciences degree (B.A./B.S.) with a preferred B.Ed. and 2–4 years of teaching experience, and is adept at using MS Office and digital teaching tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in social sciences (History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, or related fields).
• B.Ed. (preferred).
• Strong conceptual understanding and excellent communication.
• Ability to design engaging lesson plans and creative teaching aids.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to handle diverse learners.
• Collaborative mindset to work with peers, coordinators, and parents.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital teaching tools.
• Prior teaching experience of 2–4 years at school level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, and assessments as per curriculum.
• Use interactive teaching methods, including maps, charts and experiential learning.
• Support students in developing analytical, interpretive, and geographical skills.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Support and mentor students with learning gaps or special needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and parents for integrated learning.
• Participate in training, workshops, and staff meetings for professional growth.
• Maintain student records, discipline, and adherence to school policies.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and school-based evaluations.

Skills

Strong conceptual understanding

Good communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Creative teaching aids

Patience

Empathy

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in social sciences

B.Ed. (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Digital teaching tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, and assessments as per curriculum.
• Use interactive teaching methods, including maps, charts and experiential learning.
• Support students in developing analytical, interpretive, and geographical skills.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Support and mentor students with learning gaps or special needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and parents for integrated learning.
• Participate in training, workshops, and staff meetings for professional growth.
• Maintain student records, discipline, and adherence to school policies.
• Prepare students for internal assessments, Checkpoint exams (if applicable), and school-based evaluations.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in social sciences (History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, or related fields), B.Ed. (preferred)
• Strong conceptual understanding.
• Good communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to design engaging lesson plans and creative teaching aids.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to handle diverse learners.
• Collaborative mindset to work with peers, coordinators, and parents.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, digital tools for teaching).
• Prior teaching experience of 2 to 4 yrs at school level preferred.

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