English teacher

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated English Educator to support the academic development of student-athletes. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to integrate English instruction with athletic schedules, and a commitment to helping athletes excel both academically and in their respective sports. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering literacy skills, critical thinking, and effective communication in student-athletes while ensuring their educational success.

Key Responsibilities

Teach English Language and Literature for Grades 10–12 across multiple educational boards but a small group. Prepare students for board-level assessments. Design and deliver English communication and public speaking modules, tailored to the needs of IIS athletes. Classify athletes based on proficiency and create structured sessions accordingly. Focus on qualitative and quantitative outcomes in communication skill-building Contribute to the IIS Newsletter – content creation, editing, and mentoring Guide and prepare athletes for debates, media engagements, emceeing, and other institutional events

Collaboration & Integration

Coordinate with coaches, sports science staff and academic staff to align communication training with athlete development Collaborate with academic team members to ensure consistency in content delivery and student tracking Work with event and media teams for smooth planning and representation of athletes in IIS activities Contribute to interdisciplinary sessions and life skill modules that involve communication, leadership, or presentation skills

Core Competencies and Skills

Fluency in English and Hindi (spoken and written) Strong classroom presence and ability to train in public speaking and media interaction Experience in developing and delivering English communication modules, preferably for non-traditional learners Creativity in planning athlete-relevant, real-life communication tasks Patience and empathy in working with students managing academic and athletic pressures Flexibility in adjusting schedules and session plans around training demands Skill in providing both qualitative feedback and tracking quantitative progress Basic tech proficiency (Google tools, session logs, digital content delivery) Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Literature, or Communication B. Ed. (mandatory for teaching under school board curricula) Prior experience teaching in school setup Demonstrated ability to create structured, outcome-oriented communication modules suited for the IIS environment

Preferred Qualifications

2–4 years of teaching or communication training experience Freshers with strong communication skills and the ability to meet role expectations are also welcome Experience in speech training, debates, creative writing, or co-curricular mentoring is a plus Comfort with blended/hybrid instruction and performance-based evaluation methods