English Teacher; IGCSE

Position: English Teacher (IGCSE)
Location: Bengaluru

THE SHISHYA JIGYASA ACADEMY, BANGALORE - IGCSE

Grades: 1–5

Reports To:

Principal & Senior Management

Location:

Bangalore
School Website:

ROLE OVERVIEW
The English Teacher for Grades 1–5 plays a critical role in building foundational literacy, communication skills, reading fluency, writing abilities, and a love for language among young learners. The teacher is expected to create a joyful, structured, and engaging learning environment that strengthens listening, speaking, reading, and writing through age-appropriate strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaching & Learning
Teach English across Grades 1–5 through phonics, storytelling, reading comprehension, grammar, creative writing, and spoken English.
Prepare detailed lesson plans, learning outcomes, and activity-based learning modules.
Use reading programs, picture books, phonics tools, and interactive activities to build language confidence.
Conduct regular assessments and maintain accurate records of student progress.

2. Reading & Literacy Development
Conduct guided reading sessions for early-grade learners.
Build vocabulary, phonemic awareness, sentence formation, and comprehension through structured literacy approaches.
Monitor individual reading levels and maintain reading logs.

3. Classroom Management & Environment
Maintain a warm, child-friendly classroom environment.
Create a print-rich space using charts, word walls, reading corners, and displays.
Manage behaviour with empathy, consistency, and alignment with school values.

4. Communication & Collaboration
Update parents regularly on progress, strengths, and areas of improvement.
Maintain transparency and professionalism in parent communication.
Collaborate with co-teachers, primary grade teachers, and subject coordinators for planning and integrated learning themes.
Participate in weekly review meetings with senior management.

5. School Events & Responsibilities
Participate actively in events such as Reading Week, Storytelling Festival, Annual Day, Sports Day, and Parent Workshops.
Supervise students during sports, field trips, break times, and outdoor learning activities.
Support theme-based activities, assemblies, and class presentations.

6. Professional Development
Attend all professional development programmes, workshops, and Saturday sessions.
Be open to feedback and reflective practice.
Continuously upgrade skills in literacy instruction, phonics, and classroom pedagogy.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory
Bachelor's degree (B.A. English preferred)
1–3 years of experience teaching primary grades

Preferred

Experience with CBSE/ICSE/IGCSE curriculum
Strong English speaking and writing skills
Knowledge of early literacy methods (phonics, Jolly Phonics, guided reading, etc.)
Comfort with digital tools (presentations, reading apps, smart-class tools)

Personal Qualities
Child-friendly and empathetic
Excellent communication and storytelling ability
Energetic, warm, patient, and creative
Strong classroom management skills
Collaborative and proactive
Organized, responsible, and consistent

Work Expectations
School hours:  7:50 am – 4:00 pm
Willingness to stay back during events and Saturday workshops
Participation in Summer and Dussehra programmes as scheduled in the school calendar
High professionalism and commitment to academic continuity