This English Teacher role at Uday involves guiding children in Grades 6-10 through the curriculum, fostering their academic, emotional, social, and creative development. It requires an educator who is curious about children, thoughtful about learning, and takes ownership of educational experiences. You will translate the curriculum into meaningful learning, respond to individual needs, build family relationships, and contribute to school development.
Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for Grades 15, integrating academic learning with artistic, practical, and experiential approaches
Research, develop, and adapt lesson plans that bring the curriculum alive and engage children meaningfully
Bring creativity, independent thinking, and personal initiative to curriculum development while working within the school's educational framework
Connect learning to children's experiences, questions, interests, and understanding of the world
Balance the development of foundational academic skills with imagination, movement, artistic expression, practical work, and social learning
Reflect on the effectiveness of teaching approaches and make thoughtful adjustments based on children's responses and progress
Observe children closely to understand their developmental needs, individual strengths, challenges, interests, and ways of learning
Create a classroom environment in which children feel safe, respected, included, and encouraged to participate
Support children with varying abilities and learning needs, seeking guidance and collaborating with colleagues when additional support is required
Encourage children to gradually take responsibility for their learning, behaviour, relationships, and actions
Respond to challenging situations with patience, discernment, and an understanding of the child, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Uphold what is in the child's best interest, even when doing so requires difficult conversations or decisions
Create and maintain a purposeful, welcoming, aesthetically considered classroom that supports learning, curiosity, independence, and a sense of belonging
Establish healthy rhythms, routines, and boundaries that help children develop security, responsibility, and self-discipline
Model respectful communication, emotional awareness, integrity, and care in everyday interactions
Build a classroom culture where children learn to listen, cooperate, resolve differences, and recognise their responsibility towards the community
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity in children's educational experiences
Build open, respectful, and constructive relationships with parents, recognising the importance of a shared understanding of each child's development
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Participate in parent-teacher conferences, parent education sessions, orientations, open houses, and school events
Communicate children's progress, strengths, and areas requiring support with clarity, sensitivity, and honesty
Prepare relevant reports and documentation for parent meetings and other discussions
Maintain accurate records of children's learning, development, participation, and progress
Use observation, classroom work, conversations, and appropriate assessments to develop a rounded understanding of each child
Participate in review meetings and collaborate with colleagues to plan appropriate support and learning opportunities
Participate actively in required training, teacher development sessions, meetings, and collaborative planning
Engage in regular self-reflection, examining one's own assumptions, responses, emotions, and practices
Remain open to feedback, new ideas, and different perspectives, with a willingness to learn, unlearn, and evolve
Take initiative in acquiring new skills, researching educational approaches, and deepening one's understanding of child development
Contribute to a culture of shared learning in which teachers support, challenge, and learn from one another
Participate actively in the school's continued growth and development, contributing ideas, perspectives, and thoughtful feedback
Help strengthen a community in which the well-being of children, the growth of educators, and the school's larger purpose remain interconnected
Requirements
At least one year of teaching experience, with a genuine passion for working with children
A teaching qualification and a sound understanding of classroom practices and child development
An openness to learning and engaging deeply with the school's educational philosophy is essential
The ability to research, think independently, and create thoughtful, engaging lesson plans
Creativity and initiative in translating curriculum objectives into meaningful learning experiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Hindi
A willingness to take responsibility, work collaboratively, and follow through on commitments
An open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn and unlearn
A commitment to personal growth through reflection on one's thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions
Nice to have:
Waldorf training or familiarity with Waldorf education