Social Science (TGT) Vacancy in Keonjhar Sadar, Kendujhar, Odisha
Balvatika Bhubanananda Public School
Job Description
Balvatika Bhubanananda Public School blends traditional values with modern pedagogies to create a dynamic learning environment. The school prioritizes critical thinking and real-world application over rote memorization, especially in Social Science.
Technology and innovative teaching methods
Interactive whiteboards and smart classrooms are standard here, replacing static lectures with immersive discussions. Digital archives of Odisha’s history and tribal cultures are used to make local heritage engaging. Students analyze primary sources like old land records and folk tales through curated online databases. Project-based tasks encourage them to create podcasts on local heroes or short films on regional trade routes.
Your responsibilities
Plan and deliver TGT Social Science lessons for classes 6 to 8, covering history, geography, and civics with depth. Integrate government-issued textbooks with locally relevant case studies such as the iron ore economy of Keonjhar Sadar. Prepare term-wise unit plans aligned to the Odisha State Board framework and share them with the academic coordinator monthly. Use Google Classroom and WhatsApp groups to distribute assignments, quizzes, and feedback in Odia and English. Organize quarterly field visits to nearby archaeological sites or municipal offices for hands-on learning. Maintain digital portfolios of student projects to showcase progress at parent-teacher meetings. Collaborate with art teachers to stage historical skits during school festivals. Attend monthly staff meetings to review syllabus pacing and share student performance insights.
Qualifications and digital literacy requirements
Postgraduate degree in Social Science with minimum 3 years of teaching experience in middle school. B.Ed or D.El.Ed is mandatory; TET/CTET is desirable but not required. Proficiency in MS Office, Zoom, and basic video editing tools is essential. Ability to create simple infographics using Canva or similar platforms is preferred.
Skills for the modern classroom
Strong communication in Odia and English to explain complex concepts clearly. Patience to guide students through map-based activities and data interpretation. Curiosity to keep updating lessons with new archaeological findings or government policy changes. Adaptability to switch between lecture mode and student-led discussions as needed.
Salary and benefits
The Social Science Teacher Job in Kendujhar offers Rs.18,000 to Rs.30,000 per month based on experience and qualifications. In-house professional development workshops on blended learning are provided twice a year.
How to apply
Send a detailed CV highlighting relevant Social Science Teacher Vacancy in Kendujhar experience and two references to careers@balvatika.edu.in with the subject line “TGT Social Science Teacher in Kendujhar, Odisha”. Include scanned copies of mark sheets, certificates, and a recent passport photograph. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a micro-teaching session followed by an interview at Balvatika Bhubanananda Public School.