PrePrimary Teacher Peth Area

The Akanksha Foundation is a non--profit organization with a mission to provide children from low--income communities with a high--quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. Akanksha works primarily in the field of education, addressing formal education by initiating school reform through its School Project. Currently, Akanksha reaches out to the +300 children through its 21 schools in Mumbai and Pune.

Position: Teacher

Function/Team: The Akanksha School

Location: Pune

Compensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standards

Reports to: School Leader

Position Summary: As an Akanksha teacher, you will be directly responsible for at least 30 kids in a class. Your role will be to guide the students towards academic achievement while inculcating self-esteem and values in their curriculum that will empower them to think critically and make informed choices in their life. You will cultivate an environment of high achievement coupled with fun learning in the classrooms. You will build strong bonds with children to understand each child’s needs and work with parents as partners in their child’s education and future.

Overview of the Team: The Akanksha Schools aim to be high-quality schools serving children from low-income communities in Mumbai and Pune. These schools work in partnership with local municipalities, with the vision of creating small clusters of model schools in these cities that can be used to impact the mainstream education system. The School Team comprises teachers, social workers, school administrator and helpers led by the School Leader.

What your role will entail:

Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practicesDesigning and executing lesson plans that will engage studentsDesigning assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progressVarying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needsProviding a positive environment to engage students in the learning processEstablishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school teamClearly articulating high expectations for studentsCreating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environmentActively participating in network opportunities for professional developmentAttending and participating in all school training and meetingsMeeting professional obligations through efficient work habitsActively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in schoolMaking occasional community visits to stay connected with parents

Experience:

Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be considered

Knowledge/Skills:

Strong content knowledge and expertiseLove for children and learningAdaptability to new instructional approachesPatience and capacity to solve problemsGood planning and organizing skillsStrong team playerSelf-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goalsOpenness to feedback and critical reflectionStrong oral and written communication skills in English

Education: Pre-primary

Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or similar preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

Salary: ₹1+,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurancePaid time offProvident Fund

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Required)total work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Application Deadline: 25/12/2026