Academic Coordinator- Primary School (PYP Program)

About Redbricks School: Redbricks School is a PreK-12 school established in 2009 and affiliated with the CISCE board. The school follows a balanced progressive pedagogy which focuses on teaching Indian content through inquiry-based and modern pedagogical techniques. Students develop as independent thinkers and curious learners, with strong content understanding and transferable skills. They also develop

as responsible characters with a strong moral compass through the school's unique socio-emotional program, community focused environment and positive discipline policy. The school has designed its own unique curriculum until the completion of Class 6, which helps prepare students to face any Indian or International board after Class 6. The school also strongly focuses on holistic development of its students through a range of activities which focuses on developing their physical, socio-emotional and creative capacities. Unique initiatives such as student-led exhibition, design thinking projects, field trips and visiting experts, community events such a literature fest, etc., contribute to the overall enriching experience of learners and educators.

Role Background: The Academic Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the Redbricks Primary Years Program (PYP) for Class 1 to Class 6 (This role is similar to the role of a PYP coordinator in an IB or Cambridge school). It involves planning and leading the end-to-end processes for the successful

implementation of the academic and holistic program across these grades. It involves working with multiple stakeholders such as teachers, students, parents, curriculum team, consultants, other academic leadership team members & administrative department members of the school. This role directly reports to the School Principal with a dual reporting and close working relationship with the School's Founder.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Masters degree in any field

● B.Ed / MA Education is preferred

Preferred Prior Experience:

● Should have taught in Primary or Middle School Grades for at least 8-10 years

● Should have been in a coordination or leadership capacity, preferably in a primary education set-up, for atleast 5 years

● Prior leadership experience in IB school or an International Cambridge school would be well-suited (eg Academic Coordinator or Assistant Academic Coordinator)

● High potential candidates with prior leadership experience in preschool / high school or in other educational leadership and management positions may also be considered

Candidates should have had a thorough knowledge and experience in curriculum planning and supervision of teaching-learning processes. They should have a strong leadership aptitude with an acumen for guiding, supervising and motivating teachers. They should also have strong interpersonal skills helpful in dealing with students, parents and other stakeholders. This role would require a minimum 5 year commitment.

Required Skills: Pedagogical expertise, Leadership Skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Multi-tasking ability, Thinking skills, Communication skills, Technological skills, Strong Emotional Intelligence

Required Knowledge: Curriculum design, Teaching Learning Processes/Innovative Pedagogy, Educational Management

Preferred Location: Preferably from Gujarat, open to candidates from other states