Academic Counsellor

Job Description

Position: Academic Facilitator - English Class Nur to Class 8

Profile Description: We are looking for an experienced content developer and trainer for English Language for pre-primary and primary levels. High level of proficiency in English content development, preferably with teaching experience in India. Experience with developing content for first generation learners will be preferred.

Organization: Vidya & Child

Project Centre: Sector 37 Centre and Barola Centre

Job Timings: Full Time 8.00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday, Second and Fourth Saturdays are off)

Vidya & Child works in marginalised communities, exploring the unique potential in each child by providing opportunities for value integrated learning and development. The organization is currently based in Noida, India, with funding from International and National corporates, funding organizations and individual donors.

Vidya & Child has Schools in low-income communities from Nursery to Class 8, and an After School Support Programme for Class 9 to 12. Started in 1998 with 2 children and today, Vidya & Child engages with 1,700 children most of whom are first generation learners! Vidya & Child has established a model of engagement to ensure that each child completes school education, is skill enabled through professional or vocational education.

A very strong parent programme exists so that as a team “The Parent” and “Vidya & Child” can support a child through school and support till completion of school education. Our Arts & Performing Arts Programme, engagement in Sports and an intensive Life Skills programme further enhance the holistic engagement with each Child from Nursery to Class 12.

Vidya & Child – A persistent effort

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Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

Development of Content and Teaching Learning Materials

 Engagement connects with EACH CHILD, provides a Safe, Welcoming, Free and Fun environment.

 Learning process encourages the Child to be a Self-learner.

Content for Class Nursery to Class 8 would need to be developed and curated keeping the context and life of the child. The child should be able to relate and apply learnings in daily life. Our children are first generation learners; process of learning would need to ensure that exposure to English is maximised as immediate environment of the child at home and community does not expose the Child to English in any form.

 Review the existing curriculum and teaching materials. Propose changes in the existing curriculum.

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 Develop and Curate new content, lesson plans, educational videos, audios, animation, and graphics.

 Create strategies for converting existing text books into audio, video, animation, and graphics.

 Research new teaching methodologies and implement them.

 Prepare assessment mechanisms where each child is on a continuous learning process and defines for self-next steps and improvement areas.

Enablement of Teachers

 Enablement of each Teacher through Individualised Training plans.

 Enablement through a process so that each teacher can connect and participate proactively in the learning process of EACH CHILD.

Vidya & Child believes in a strong capacity-building programme being an integral part of the teaching learning process. Implementation of the curriculum is dependent on the teacher being enabled to reach out to EACH CHILD, relating the engagement in the class to the Child’s life and observing the learnings demonstrated by the child at each STEP of the learning process.

 Preparation of Training plans customised to each teacher’s requirements and abilities.

 Organise training and discussions with teachers individually or in small groups at regular frequency.

 Take demo English classes for first-hand experience and implementation of content.

 Be actively present and in Support with teachers across classes to address challenges, build flexibility to respond to immediate situations in the classrooms.

Tracking Progress for EACH CHILD

 Understand progress of each child.

 Build the next steps, depending on where the child is in the learning process.

We have a child-wise tracking process, what and how the child has learnt defines the next steps in the engagement in the classroom. Each child would need to be tracked to understand how the content needs to be adjusted to ensure that every child learns.

 Meeting with Teachers at regular intervals.

 Direct Interaction with Children in classrooms.

 Documentation of progress of each child and define next steps.

 Participating and facilitating Child-wise review process related meetings and identifying & tracking actions for both children and families.

Overall  Direct work with Grade 6 to Grade 8 children and their parents is mandatory.

 Collaboratively working with different stakeholders to ensure effective, robust and long-term engagement with children and their families

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 Continuous thinking & work around building an atmosphere of positivity, learning and motivation for children & families.

Summary of Requirements & Qualifications

 Graduate and above in English.

 Minimum 8 years of content development and teaching experience in English Language in pre-primary and primary levels.

 At least 3 years in content development for English Language.

 Preferably with experience in the development sector or educational activities with children of low-income families.

 High proficiency in computer usage for research and content creation.

 Should be Delhi-NCR based preferably Noida.

 Ability to engage with children of different age groups and believes in continuing to engage with Children directly in Class.

 The person should be able to focus on detailing for each child. With strong ability and willingness for planning & documentation in detail for each child.

 Ability to work in groups and with diverse set of teachers and co-workers.

 Attitude towards learning, who has good organisation capabilities and is methodical in her / his approach, is able to work independently in a planned manner.

These positions require physical presence daily at the assigned centres except non-working Saturdays and Sunday. Candidates with experience only should apply. Those with NGO experience would be given preference. Staying within Noida and preferably close to the centre location.

Salary will be commensurate as per the relevant experience & qualification of the candidate and as per NGO/social sector standards.

Contact: 88603 86447; Kindly call from Mon to Fri between 9AM – 6PM only

Please mail your CVs to: jobs@vidyaandchild.org

Please mention the title for the position in the subject line

• It is a Full Time Teacher / Tutor job for candidates with 1 - 6 years of experience.

More about this Academic Counsellor job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Academic Counsellor job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Post Graduate and above and above with 1 - 6 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹20000 - ₹25000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Noida.
3. How many working days are there for this Academic Counsellor job?
   Ans: This Academic Counsellor job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Academic Counsellor job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Academic Counsellor job and during the employment with the company, i.e., JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN MEMORIAL TRUST.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Academic Counsellor role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Academic Counsellor at JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN MEMORIAL TRUST
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this Teacher / Tutor job.
8. What are the timings of this Academic Counsellor job?
   Ans: This Academic Counsellor job has 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM timing.