Preferable joining date 01st February 2023
Chirag School: Set up in 2006 and located in the picturesque hills of Uttarakhand, Chirag School is a Hindi-medium K-5 school for children belonging to economically and socially weaker sections from the surrounding rural areas. The schools imbibes on Krishnamurthy philosophy. At present, we have 122 students, 1 school leader, 7teachers, 2 support staff and 2 volunteers in the school. The Better India Magazine ranked Chirag School among 10 best alternative Schools in India. Link of the magazine is here:
https://www.thebetterindia.com/156107/learning-india-most-unique-schools/.
Our Vision
“To ensure that all children passing out of Chirag School will be independent life-long learners who strive towards being self-aware, caring and responsible individuals”.
Our Mission
To provide a caring and stimulating environment to children, from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, where they can develop their body, mind and soul, and practice living in harmony with nature, society and the self.
School Culture
At Chirag School, learning is child centric – we teach children at their level using the pedagogy best suited for their needs. We encourage children and adults to be fearless and curious while being empathetic and respectful towards others.
We promote a non-competitive environment for children where learning is not measured against anyone else. Our actions are guided by a sense of responsibility towards the environment. We regularly engage in cleanliness and tree plantation drives, and increase community awareness about sustainability and waste management through plays, songs and other events.
The children are taught the local traditional instrumental music, dance, singing and art by teachers who are specialists in these areas. We also invite parents and grandparents on a regular basis to share local history and folktales and celebrate local festivals with students to keep traditional culture alive. For more details about Chirag School please click https://thechiragschool.wordpress.com/about/ or www.chirag.org
Preferable joining date 01st February 2023
Consolidated remuneration 35,000 p.m – 40,000 p.m
Accommodation Provided free on campus
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an outstanding School Leader/ Principal to lead the school in accordance with the school’s culture and philosophy. The leader will report to the Executive Director of Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG)
Major responsibilities would be:
Leadership and Management:
Participatory Curriculum Development & Supervision
Financial Management
Personal Management
Health and Safety
Other
Required skills, education and experience
1. Minimum 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in an alternative school
2. At least 2 years of experience in leading a team
3. Experience of working in a rural setting preferred
4. Demonstrable experience in building local, national and international networks preferred
5. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Hindi
6. A professional teaching degree Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and or a Master’s Degree in Education
7. Demonstrable understanding of Chirag School’s vision and culture
How to apply
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria and align with Chirag School’s philosophy to info@chirag.org clearly stating ‘School Leader/Principal’ in the subject of the email.
To apply for this job please visit chirag.org.