Economics Teacher

Company Description
Sholai School is a small residential learning community set on a 70-acre campus in the scenic hills of South India, near the Palani range’s reserve forests. Established in 1989 and inspired by J. Krishnamurti's educational philosophy, the school fosters a learning environment rooted in awareness, inquiry, and relationship. Sholai combines the Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE and A Levels) with experiential learning, including hands-on activities, physical work, and engagement with nature and community life. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 5:1, the school emphasizes personalized learning while nurturing a multicultural environment. Campus life includes organic farming, shared community activities, and holistic education enriched by outdoor explorations, sports, and creative endeavors.

Role Description
The Economics Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging lessons in Economics, including Business Economics, to students following the Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE and A Levels). Daily tasks include lesson planning, teaching, facilitating discussions, monitoring student progress, and incorporating experiential and inquiry-based teaching methods. The role also involves mentoring students, contributing to co-curricular activities, and supporting the school’s focus on learning through relationship and community engagement. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Kodaikanal and requires active participation in the residential school community’s daily life.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Economics and Business Economics, including the ability to teach these subjects at IGCSE and A Level standards.
• Experience or expertise in Lesson Planning and Teaching methodologies that encourage inquiry-based and experiential learning.
• Background or qualification in Education that supports innovative, student-centered learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster meaningful relationships with students and colleagues in a diverse, residential community.
• Ability to adapt lessons to suit the needs of multi-age and multicultural learners.
• A commitment to promoting sustainable and responsible living in line with the ethos of Sholai School.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Education, or a related field (required).
• Prior experience teaching Economics in a secondary or higher secondary setting (preferred).
  

How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]