Roles/ Responsibilities – Primary (full time teachers)

_________Who is a full time teacher ?

Must serve as Primary teacher for at least 2.5 / 3 quarters. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis. Must be fluent in reading, writing, speaking Telugu language

• Must be a team player
• Must have positive attitude, and be a good listener.
• Must be willing to dedicate about 2 hours per week at home in addition to 2 hours weekly class
• Must be an advocate of ManaBadi program
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in timely manner with other teachers, parents and students
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in timely manner with coordinators/ staff/ facility custodians and other facility personnel
• Must be approachable, friendly and non judgemental
• Must report to the Coordinator. Must include Coordinator in all communication with parents unless otherwise agreed upon by the teacher and the Coordinator
• Must work cohesively with cultural festival team.
• Must be present in the classroom every week and at all times while the ManaBadi classes are in session.
• Please notify the coordinator at least 48 hours in advance, if the teacher is not able to take the upcoming class.
• Must keep student’s records, families’ contact information confidential. Should not share with other families/ groups.
• Be accountable. Must be willing to meet with the parent/ student as many times as it may be needed to ensure the success of the student.
• Must adhere to all the ManaBadi procedures and guidelines without any exceptions. Must report the marks on the portal in a timely way.
• Must follow all the curriculum procedures without any exceptions.Should not share the curriculum/ any other information with outside groups.
• Must report any/ all the student/ parent issues to the Coordinator
• Work closely with the Coordinator in recruiting Teachers assistants, classroom parent volunteers and student assistant teachers.
• Must not have her/ his class parent help with written/ oral quarter tests. This is to avoid any favoritism and give a fair chance to all the students.
• Must not have more than 2 volunteers in the classroom
• If the individual is not committed, violates ManaBadi guidelines/ policy, Coordinator will reserve the right to relieve the teacher.
• Must refrain from emotional/ physical abuse to the students.
• Dress code- teachers must strictly follow the dress code. Must wear Indian ethnic dress.
• Be willing to lead/ coordinate programs such as Saamskruthikotsavam,Maatlaata, Balanandam etc
• Prior teaching experience(outside of India) preferred but not mandatory.