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The Akanksha Foundation

Company Name:The Akanksha Foundation.Overview Of the Company:The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children from low-income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. Akanksha works primarily in the field of education, addressing formal education by initiating school reform through its School Project. Currently, Akanksha reaches out to the 13000+ children through its 26 schools in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.Position: Pre-Primary Teacher.Compensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standardsReports to: School LeaderPosition Summary: As an Akanksha teacher, you will be directly responsible for at least 30 kids in a class. Your role will be to guide the students towards academic achievement while inculcating self-esteem and values in their curriculum that will empower them to think critically and make informed choices in their life. You will cultivate an environment of high achievement coupled with fun learning in the classrooms. You will build strong bonds with children to understand each child&rsquo;s needs and work with parents as partners in their child&rsquo;s education and future. Overview of the Team: The Akanksha Schools aim to be high-quality schools serving children from low-income communities in Mumbai and Pune. These schools work in partnership with local municipalities, with the vision of creating small clusters of model schools in these cities that can be used to impact the mainstream education system. The School Team comprises teachers, social workers, school administrator and helpers led by the School Leader.What your role will entail:&#9679; Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices&#9679; Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students&#9679; Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress&#9679; Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs&#9679; Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process&#9679; Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team&#9679; Clearly articulating high expectations for students&#9679; Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment&#9679; Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development&#9679; Attending and participating in all school training and meetings&#9679; Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits&#9679; Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school&#9679; Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parentsWhat you need for this Position Experience:&#9679; Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be consideredKnowledge/Skills:&#9679; Strong content knowledge and expertise&#9679; Love for children and learning&#9679; Adaptability to new instructional approaches&#9679; Patience and capacity to solve problems&#9679; Good planning and organizing skills&#9679; Strong team player&#9679; Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals&#9679; Openness to feedback and critical reflection&#9679; Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEducation:Pre-Primary:&#9679; Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or similar preferred .Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;18,000.00 - &#8377;20,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Sadar, Nagpur, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Have you completed ECCEd course?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>School teaching: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Teacher - Pre Primary

The Akanksha Foundation is a non--profit organization with a mission to provide children from low--income communities with a high--quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. Akanksha works primarily in the field of education, addressing formal education by initiating school reform through its School Project. Currently, Akanksha reaches out to the 9300 children through its 10 schools in Pune,10 schools in Mumbai and 6 schools in Nagpur .Position: School CounsellorFunction/Team: Community EngagementLocation: Mhalginagar, NagpurCompensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standards.Reports to: Lead CounsellorPosition Summary: As an Akanksha Counsellor, you will support the schools from the lens of a &ldquo;whole school approach&rdquo;. This will involve addressing the needs of learners, staff and the wider community not only within the curriculum but also across the whole-school and learning environment. You will work with schools and key stakeholders to build spaces where different learners thrive in an inclusive classroom setting, where learning is holistic. You will also work to meet the needs of students with specific social/ emotional challenges and/or disabilities.What your role will entail?In Schools -&#61607; Visiting different schools across the city (as allocated)Within Classrooms -&#61607; Classroom Observations (whole class and/or individual)&#61607; Identifying children with emotional, behavioral, learning problems.&#61607; Documenting cases as per the format&#61607; Conducting sessions with children in classrooms on various socio-emotional or life skills as per the developmental need of the class (e.g. sessions on self-awareness, team work, empathy building)Job Description-School Counsellor Page 2With Teachers, Social Workers and School Leaders -&#61607; Facilitating sessions in every school with the aim of building teacher, social worker and School Leader awareness on children&rsquo;s development and concern areas.&#61607; Capacity building of teachers to work with children in the classroom.&#61607; Regularly briefing the teachers, social workers and School Leaders about the status and progress of the children who are undergoing counselling.&#61607; Collaborating with the school social worker to ensure necessary follow ups are done&#61607; Conducting home visits, meeting parents, setting up appointments for medical check-ups and any speech therapy or assessment.Outside the Schools and With the Community -&#61607; Visiting homes in the community with the aim of understanding the family, its dynamics and other aspects which affect the children&#61607; Conducting one-on-one sessions with the parents of children being counselled.&#61607; Capacity building of parents to help them address their concerns and build their parenting skills&#61607; Working with the Social worker and collaborating with parents as partners in the child's development.With External Agencies -&#61607; Coordinating with government hospitals for psycho educational testing, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy&#61607; Collaborating with external experts for counselling of cases of severe distress or abuse.&#61607; Collaborating with external experts for conducting capacity building sessions for the teachers and parents.With the Team -&#61607; Working with a team of Counsellors and participate actively in opportunities for training and collaboration.&#61607; Supporting team members and being open to sharing and learning skillsWhat you need for this Position?Education&#61607; A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with specialization in psychology and/or counselling (required)&#61607; A Master&rsquo;s degree with specialization in psychology and/or counselling (preferred) or post-graduation training or diploma in psychology and/or counsellingExperience&#61607; At least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of education working with children and parents.&#61607; Experience of working directly with children/youth.Job Description-School Counsellor Page 3&#61607; Experience in documenting student data and planning activities.&#61607; Prior experience in building capacity in teachers and parents with respect to child development and allied areas (preferred).Knowledge/Skills/Abilities&#61607; An empathetic and patient approach towards counselees&#61607; Positive and solution-oriented with demonstrated strong work ethics and professionalism&#61607; Highly motivated and perseverant&#61607; Demonstrated openness to learning and willingness to actively participate in personal and professional development for self.&#61607; Flexibility, adaptability and ability to function in an unstructured environment&#61607; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;28,000.00 - &#8377;32,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Mhalgi Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Individual / group counseling: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

School Counsellor

Specific responsibilities will include: &#9679; Support the hiring process for roles with Central Teams (includes hiring of support function roles, interns, contractual staff, alumni ambassadors, consultants, temp staff, IJP&rsquo;s).&#9679; Pre Onboarding, Onboarding, Post Onboarding documentation for all new joinees for Central Teams.(including system updates on HRMS)&#9679; Managing leave &amp; attendance reports and assisting in the monthly payroll input&#9679; Handling various data requests and supporting necessary data requirements during audits.&#9679; Respond to queries received from Central employees regards HR practices, processes &amp; policies&#9679; Co-ordinate exit formalities across Central Teams, including trigger of F&amp;F formalities, providing payroll input for F&amp;F cases, release of requisite documentation related to exit, including statutory compliance documentation.&#9679; Maintain, track and monitor various data trackers, including attrition data, new joinees data, off roll data, various other metrics as needed at an org level, from time to time.&#9679; Support &amp; co-ordinate staff meetings, HR events and engagement activities.What you need for this role: &#9679; Should have handled recruitment, sourcing &amp; end to end hiring for at least 3 years&#9679; HR Generalist, experienced in HR Operations, HRMS, Data Analytics, Compliances.&#9679; Should have an understanding of managing employee events and engagement activities.&#9679; Proficiency in the use of the MS office toolkit, tech savvy, exposure to new age ways of working&#9679; Excellent communication and articulation skills&#9679; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people;&#9679; Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity;&#9679; Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce reportsWhat Can The Akanksha Foundation Offer You 1. An opportunity to be a part of one of the most reputed organizations in the education sector in India, that focuses on transformative impact on children by getting them out of poverty.2. An environment that is challenging, offers a significant degree of autonomy and is focused on holistic well-being of its people, so they can be the best version of themselves in life.3. Access to learning and career growth opportunities in a steadily growing organization4. Remuneration that is competitive in the top one-third of Indian NGO scales and benefits that include medical insurance (covering self, spouse &amp; children) and provident fund benefit.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;35,000.00 - &#8377;40,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate - Human Resources

What your role will entail:&#9679; Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices&#9679; Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students&#9679; Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress&#9679; Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs&#9679; Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process&#9679; Establishing and maintaining a co-operative working relationships with students,parents, community and the school team&#9679; Clearly articulating high expectations for students&#9679; Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment&#9679; Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development&#9679; Attending and participating in all school training and meetings&#9679; Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits&#9679; Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school&#9679; Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parentsWhat you need for this PositionExperience:&#9679; Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also beconsideredKnowledge/Skills:&#9679; Strong content knowledge and expertise&#9679; Love for children and learning&#9679; Adaptability to new instructional approaches&#9679; Patience and capacity to solve problems&#9679; Good planning and organizing skills&#9679; Strong team player&#9679; Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals&#9679; Openness to feedback and critical reflection&#9679; Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEducation:Secondary (Grade 8 - 10)&#9679; Graduate from any stream with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in EducationJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;40,000.00 - &#8377;42,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Teacher Secondary - Mathematics

Company Name: Akanksha FoundationOverview Of the Company:The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children from low-income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. Akanksha works primarily in the field of education, addressing formal education by initiating school reform through its School Project. Currently, Akanksha reaches out to the 13000+ children through its 26 schools in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.Position: Primary Teacher - Math,Compensation: Rs. 32,000/- to Rs. 36,000/-Reports to: School LeaderPosition Summary: As an Akanksha teacher, you will be directly responsible for at least 30 kids in a class. Your role will be to guide the students towards academic achievement while inculcating self-esteem and values in their curriculum that will empower them to think critically and make informed choices in their life. You will cultivate an environment of high achievement coupled with fun learning in the classrooms. You will build strong bonds with children to understand each child&rsquo;s needs and work with parents as partners in their child&rsquo;s education and future. Overview of the Team: The Akanksha Schools aim to be high-quality schools serving children from low-income communities in Mumbai and Pune. These schools work in partnership with local municipalities, with the vision of creating small clusters of model schools in these cities that can be used to impact the mainstream education system. The School Team comprises teachers, social workers, school administrator and helpers led by the School Leader.What your role will entail:&#9679; Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices&#9679; Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students&#9679; Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress&#9679; Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs&#9679; Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process&#9679; Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team&#9679; Clearly articulating high expectations for students&#9679; Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment&#9679; Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development&#9679; Attending and participating in all school training and meetings&#9679; Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits&#9679; Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school&#9679; Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parentsWhat you need for this Position Experience:&#9679; Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be consideredKnowledge/Skills:&#9679; Strong content knowledge and expertise&#9679; Love for children and learning&#9679; Adaptability to new instructional approaches&#9679; Patience and capacity to solve problems&#9679; Good planning and organizing skills&#9679; Strong team player&#9679; Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals&#9679; Openness to feedback and critical reflection&#9679; Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEducation:Primary (Grade 1- 7)&#9679; Graduate + B.Ed/D.Ed + CTET/TET is mandatoryJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;32,000.00 - &#8377;36,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Will be able to commute to Seawoods,Navi Mumbai?</li><li>Do you have Experience teaching 5-6 grades?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Teacher Primary - Mathematics

What you need for this PositionExperience:&#9679; Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also beconsideredKnowledge/Skills:&#9679; Strong content knowledge and expertise&#9679; Love for children and learning&#9679; Adaptability to new instructional approaches&#9679; Patience and capacity to solve problems&#9679; Good planning and organizing skills&#9679; Strong team player&#9679; Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals&#9679; Openness to feedback and critical reflection&#9679; Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEducation:6-7-8 Grades&#9679; Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Elementary Education (Bachelor inEducation is also acceptable for Grade 6 and 7)Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;36,000.00 - &#8377;40,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience in Teaching English?</li><li>Will you be able to commute to Mahalaxmi?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Teacher Primary - English

Knowledge/Skills:&#9679; Strong content knowledge and expertise&#9679; Love for children and learning&#9679; Adaptability to new instructional approaches&#9679; Patience and capacity to solve problems&#9679; Good planning and organizing skills&#9679; Strong team player&#9679; Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals&#9679; Openness to feedback and critical reflection&#9679; Strong oral and written communication skills in EnglishEducation:Secondary (Grade 8 - 10)&#9679; Graduate from any stream with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in EducationJob Type: Contractual / Temporary Contract length: 6 monthsPay: &#8377;40,000.00 - &#8377;42,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Substitute Secondary Teacher- Science

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