Academic Coordinator (Grades 4 & 5)

About the Role

The Academic Coordinator (Grades 4 and 5) is a full-time, on-site position at Kothari International School, Kharadi, Pune. The role is responsible for coordinating and strengthening academic delivery across the assigned grades.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing curriculum implementation.
• Supporting teachers in lesson planning.
• Ensuring alignment with the school’s academic standards and learning objectives.
• Collaborating with teachers to review assessment outcomes.
• Monitoring learner progress.
• Identifying learning gaps and planning appropriate interventions.
• Conducting classroom observations.
• Facilitating teacher collaboration.
• Coordinating academic activities and enrichment programmes.
• Maintaining effective communication with parents and school leadership.
• Maintaining academic records.
• Preparing reports.
• Monitoring teaching effectiveness.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of curriculum delivery and instructional practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Curriculum Planning: Strong understanding of curriculum development, lesson planning, and alignment of learning outcomes with academic standards.
• Academic Leadership: Ability to guide teachers, monitor instructional quality, and support effective implementation of teaching strategies.
• Assessment and Learner Progress: Experience in analysing assessment data, identifying learning gaps, and planning suitable academic interventions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, learners, and school leadership.
• Academic Advising: Ability to support diverse learning needs and guide educators in implementing appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
• Research and Innovation: Willingness to explore research-based teaching practices, innovative assessment methods, and effective learning resources.
• Organisation and Time Management: Strong planning, coordination, documentation, and multitasking abilities.
• Educational Technology: Proficiency in using digital tools and educational platforms for academic planning, assessment, and learner progress tracking.
• Professional Development: Ability to facilitate teacher collaboration, share best practices, and contribute to continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Education or a related discipline.
• Experience in primary school teaching or academic coordination.
• Candidates with relevant experience in academic coordination, curriculum implementation, and primary school leadership will be preferred.