Job Opportunity for Computer Science teacher at Peepul in New Delhi

Programme Context

Peepul is entirely impact-driven and aims to provide all students from the Peepul exemplar schools with Computing and Problem-solving skills, which are essential for them to succeed in the 21st-century workplace. Using open-source technology like www.code.org, Peepul aims to provide quality computer science education to students across the three exemplar schools.

Role Description

Peepul is looking for a full-time Computer Instructor to teach computer classes and basic digital skills to Peepul Exemplar school students (grades 3-5). The teacher’s primary role is to deliver the curriculum in an engaging way and ultimately be responsible for students’ performance. The students will be learning on tablets and using platforms like www.code.org

Responsibilities would include:

The teacher will be responsible for curating digital course material through learning resources on the web, multimedia, and other platforms. Working collaboratively with the academic teams, the teacher will support their needs for resources and information on program management and reporting for the program partners.

The programme will require the teacher to lead the delivery of digital learning resources on time and to a high quality, ensuring appropriate style, tone, and creative approach, including but not limited to:

• Taking regular Computer Classes as per the school timetable for introducing primary kids to programming and fundamentals of computer

• Provide feedbacks on the existing CS curriculum

• Deliver the curriculum in a fun and engaging way

• Lesson planning and conducting assessments

• Engage with parents/students as needed

• Collect data as needed and supporting donor reporting

• Proactively engaging in dialogue with school leadership and staff to advocate for the programme and gather feedback.

• Working as part of a team, take a creative approach to problem-solving and offer a range of solutions to questions around design and delivery for enhanced learning.

• Positively advocate for the school and the program

Other responsibilities

Contribute to the development and growth of Peepul’s impact by providing support for out-of-classroom programs, workshops, additional R&D activities for program/curriculum testing, the impact, and the analysis process.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent

• Experience with platforms like code.org

• Teaching experience with primary grades

• Some experience of teaching children from diverse backgrounds

• A deeply held belief in Peepul’s mission– that all children, regardless of background, deserve an excellent education

• Teaching and learning expertise with desire to achieve educational excellence

• Resilience, motivation, and performance orientation -sets and achieves high standards for self and others

• Good communication, planning and organizational skills

• Analytical skills, the use of data to understand student progress and, working with other colleagues, to adapt teaching methods and lesson plans accordingly

• Flexible and adaptable style, responding positively to changing demands

• Fluency in Hindi and English is a must

Other factors to consider:

• Commitment to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding the well-being of all students

• Commitment to treating all members of the school community with dignity; showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences. Peepul is a people-first organization, and offers a range of employee benefits, including a generous health insurance (for self and parents), a generous leave policy, relocation benefits, PF, Gratuity, communication and travel reimbursements, etc. Application Process All open JDs are available on www.peepulindia.org/careers. To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as an email to recruitment@peepulindia.org, with the subject “Application for <>”. Please ensure that your CV includes relevant professional and personal experience and details on academic qualifications. Additionally, we encourage you to use your cover letter to highlight why you want to work for Peepul and are interested in this particular role.

Please contact us at recruitment@peepulindia.org for further queries (if any).