Teaching Opportunity for New Kindergarten and Elementary School in Manipur

NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER POSITION FOR PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 3

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Summary
The Sripada Sikshaniketan (Kindergarten and Elementary School) in East Imphal, Manipur is currently seeking to employ a full-time native English teacher for Kindergarten up to Grade 3 classes. This is a full-time salaried position, and a wonderful opportunity to serve Srila Prabhupada in preaching Bhagavata Dharma in Manipur.

Srila Prabhupada had desired that Manipur regain its former glory as a Vaishnava kingdom, as Manipur has a rich history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, coming in the line of Srila Narottama das Thakur. In fact, there are many temples in Navadvipa and Vrindavana that were built and managed by Manipuri kings. However, along with colonialism and the widespread establishment of schools by missionaries, the younger generation are gradually forgetting and giving up their Vaishnava culture; hence, the need for many educational institutions offering quality education and rich with the teachings of Krishna Consciousness.

By the causeless mercy of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga, the opportunity to set up one such school has arisen, where children are given the opportunity to learn devotional culture as well as have an education with English as the medium of instruction. As such, there has been an overwhelming response by parents for their children to have such a devotional-enriched education. Therefore, there is an urgent need for devotee English teachers, who are able to work well with children from the ages 4 to 8. The vacancy is immediate and is to be filled in the month of February 2014.

The successful candidate is required to:

1. Discharge conscientiously, and with proper care and attention, the duty of helping students develop basic English language skills alongside spiritual (Krishna Conscious) dispositions

2. Prepare, source and develop teaching materials to provide students with quality educational experiences

3. Be committed to the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness

4. Perform duties required by the school for the building of an overall Krishna Conscious culture in the school

5. Work closely and harmoniously with the principal and other teachers to achieve the goals and mission of the school

6. Engage parents in their children’s education and overall holistic (especially spiritual) development

7. Teach for a minimum of six months

Eligibility, Qualifications and Personal Attributes
• Fluent English speaker (close to native) with a Degree or Diploma from an accredited

college or university
• Prior teaching experience (especially with preschool or primary school teaching

experience) is preferred, but those with no prior experience are welcome to apply
• Is an active and practising devotee whose lifestyle, personal time activities and

professional conduct are in accord with the teaching precepts of Gaudiya Vaisnavism,

as presented by Srila Prabhupada
• All candidates are required to have a clear criminal record

Salary and Benefits
• Starting salary of between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 commensurate with experience

• Accommodation, meals and transport in Imphal

• Half-yearly return air ticket from any city in India to Imphal

• Visa will also be arranged