Floater Teacher - Introduction to Financial Markets - The Kalyani School, Pune

The Kalyan School, Pune invites smart, energetic and creative educators to be a part of its family. We are looking for role models in displaying self-discipline, professionalism and sensitivity towards the children, teachers and the environment around us. Someone who can initiate, develop and be a part of our quest for excellence in holistic education. To provide effective, dynamic and inspirational education so that every child is able to fulfil their true potential. The purpose of this position is to ensure academic excellence in classes/subjects, planning, designing and implementing the curriculum.

Job Title: Floater Teacher [(Introduction to Financial Markets (FM)]

Role Purpose

To support in designing and deliver age-appropriate financial literacy education to students, equipping them with essential life skills such as money management, budgeting, saving, and responsible financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Design & Delivery

• Support in developing and implementing a relevant curriculum in collaboration with respective teams.
• Teach Introduction to Financial Markets to students across assigned classes/grades as per the school curriculum.
• Integrate financial literacy concepts into existing subjects where feasible

2. Student Engagement & Skill Building

• Help organize workshops, projects, and real-life simulations (e.g., mock budgeting exercises)
• Encourage practical application through student-led initiatives (mini markets, saving challenges)
• Assess student understanding through assignments, presentations, and activities
• Use activity-based learning (simulations, games, case studies).
• Introduce concepts such as stock markets, shares, mutual funds, banking, savings, investments and financial planning.
• Use real-life examples, activities, case studies and simulations to make financial concepts easy to understand.
• Encourage critical thinking and responsible financial decision-making among students.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching resources, assignments and assessments.
• Maintain student engagement, monitor learning outcomes and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with the academic team to ensure effective curriculum delivery.

3. Teacher & Parent Collaboration

• Help conduct parent awareness sessions on building financial habits at home
• Share resources and guides for continued learning beyond the classroom

4. Program Management & Partnerships

• Coordinate with external organizations/experts for guest sessions or workshops
• Maintain program documentation, lesson plans, and progress reports
• Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Commerce (M.Com.) or a relevant qualification in Finance, Economics or Financial Management from a recognised university. 
• Candidates with an MBA in Finance will be preferred. 
• Minimum two years of teaching experience, preferably at the Secondary/Senior Secondary level. Experience in teaching Financial Markets or related Commerce subjects would be an added advantage. 
• Experience in a CBSE-affiliated school would be an added advantage

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and computers is mandatory. 
• Strong understanding of basic financial concepts and personal finance
• Excellent communication and storytelling ability for young learners
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into practical, relatable lessons
• Creativity in designing interactive and experiential learning modules
• Good organizational and coordination skills