Academy Teacher 's Assistant

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct instruction and tutoring in small groups in primary-level subjects: English, math, Hindi, history, social science, computers, health, life skills, and NIOS exam preparation

• Support teacher in classroom management; helping students with focusing, time management, shifting between tasks

• Support teacher in organising teaching materials (worksheets, computers, AV equipment, etc.)

• Lead group activities

• Use supportive, hands-on practices to foster confidence, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity in students

• Provide attention and adaptation to meet learning needs of individuals with varied ability levels, learning styles, and interests

• Assist in tracking student progress and outcomes by entering assessments into database

• Support students in using technology-based learning tools

• Contribute to development of program curriculum and activities by helping to identify students knowledge gaps and learning needs

• Mentor participants and encourage them in identifying and expanding their strengths, interests, and goals

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Bilingual English/ Hindi required, Marathi helpful

• Familiarity with CBSE, ICSE, and/or US Common Core helpful but not required

• Commitment to helping students think independently and ask question not only learn facts and memorisation

• Interest in working with non-traditional students

• Previous experience in an educational environment of any kind

• Confident speaking in front of groups and facilitating activities

• Comfortable with technology

• Energetic and innovative

• Eager to serve as a mentor and role model as well as an instructor

• Creatively seeks resources from the outside community, online, and elsewhere to support & enhance program activities

• Sensitive, empathetic, and non- judgemental attitude; counselling experience not necessary but should be sensitised to the experiences and needs of disadvantaged students

• Passion for empowering women

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