Door Step School (DSS) was established in Mumbai, India in 1989 with
the aim of addressing literacy amongst the marginalized sections of
society. The school provides education and support to the often-forgotten
children of pavement dwellers, slum dwellers and construction site
families. The school has since expanded to cover both Mumbai and Pune
and has reached over 1,50,000 children since inception.
Key Responsibility: -
1. Assist coordinator in developing community relations and
encouraging families to enroll their children in school.
2. Create and maintain an inviting learning environment.
3. Create lesson plans that engage students and develop their
computer skills.
4. Administrative responsibilities.
Make optimum use of the classroom space
Ensure that materials needed are requisitioned and received on time
Ensure centre is clean and materials needed for the day are
prepared before class begins
Record attendance daily and employ methods by which to
encourage high levels of attendance
Build a rapport with and amongst the children and create an
environment where children are encouraged to learn, share and
express themselves
Use democratic techniques of disciplining
Write monthly reports that include statistical data on student
attendance and performance, information on special events,
interesting observations of children, case studies and success
stories.
Prepare tests and question papers to accurately measure student
progress
Conduct parent meetings wherein information on a student’s
academic and non-academic performance is shared
Conduct ongoing assessments of the students and tailor curriculum
to fill gaps when needed
Required Competencies
Able to use limited resources optimally
Willing to employ a variety of teaching methods that make learning
active, fun and effective
Able to accurately gauge areas in which students need
improvement and develop lessons to meet those needs including
assigning work appropriately
Comfortable working with diverse students who often come from
difficult backgrounds
Able to serve as a role model for children in the class.
1. Education and Work Experience
Graduate degree, in Education/Social sciences
3 to 5 years of NGO experience specifically in the field of education.
2. Required Competencies:
Ability to understand and read community dynamics and ensure
that Door Step School’s work reaches out to where it’s most
needed.
Effectively problem solve and multi-task.
Build rapport and develop positive relationships with stakeholders in
the community
Produces high-quality, meticulous and detailed written work
Effectively communicates and represents Door Step School to the
public.
Fluency in oral and written Hindi and Marathi
Working knowledge of computers and specifically, word processing,
spreadsheets and presentations
Ability to self-initiate and make decisions
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure in resource
constrained environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹9,000.00 - ₹11,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person