We are looking for a person to take up the role of Academy Educator/ to provide instruction in academic and non-academic subjects to socioeconomically disadvantaged young adult women whose schooling has been interrupted. Essentially, to motivate participants aged 18-25 to progress from a basic literacy to advanced literacy levels in English and Hindi, to learn basic mathematical, analytical and life skills. Location: Vasai(W), Mumbai

The Teaching Assistant provides instruction and support to socially marginalised and/or economically disadvantaged young women (ages 18- 25) whose schooling has been interrupted. They work with an interdisciplinary team to guide participants in reaching their academic, personal, and vocational goals.

Work with the Team to visualize and draft long term outcomes and plans, and implement them on a monthly, weekly, daily basis

Work with an interdisciplinary team (Social Worker, Program Managers, Vocational managers), and participants to create and follow a detailed plan for each participant

Teach elementary English, Hindi and Math to a group of diversely abled students

Foster confidence, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity in students

Coach students one-to-one on areas of development as and when required

Use and adapt effective methods for classroom management and group facilitation

Provide attention and adaptation to meet learning needs of adult students with varied interests, learning styles, and abilities

Regularly review and revise educational plans with participants to keep them on track

Help students prepare for board/university exams

Use, and support students in using, online technology programs to enhance learning, practice and assess skill

Proactively and holistically identify participant knowledge gaps, to understand training needs and using them to create contextual lessons

Implement and modify teaching techniques according to needs of the students

Create detailed lesson plans for conducting minimum 10 lessons a week

Create and conduct standardized assessments at regular intervals to measure student progress and give feedback

Keep academic and behavior records of student progress through trackers in organized manners

Consistently seek out feedback and implement it to grow in skills needed for the work

Qualifications and Skills Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience, either in the non-profit sector or in teaching. Experience of working with young women from marginalized backgrounds would be an advantage

Ability to draw up lesson plans and teach basic concepts of English / Hindi / Math, Social Science, and computers is essential.

Energetic and innovative

Flexibility and ability to work in teams

Planning and prioritizing

Passion to empower women

Continuous learning and innovation, Growth mindset

Sensitivity to experience and needs of survivors of abuse and trauma

Technologically competent

Interested in joining our small but dedicated team?

Please send your CV and an email explaining your interest and experience to [email protected]

Applicants will be asked to participate in interviews and teach a short sample lesson of their choice.