Position: IKS Educator / Indian Knowledge Systems Teacher

Institution: MAEER's MIT Pune's Vishwashanti Gurukul, Pandharpur

Location: Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full time

Nature of Institution: Co-educational Residential School

1. About the Position

We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Educator who can introduce students to India's rich intellectual, cultural, scientific and traditional heritage.

The selected candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing an engaging IKS programme that connects India's ancient wisdom and indigenous knowledge traditions with contemporary life through experiential learning, practical activities, demonstrations, projects, workshops and cultural experiences.

The candidate should be able to inspire students to appreciate Indian traditions, values, knowledge systems, art forms, scientific contributions and sustainable practices.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Teaching and Curriculum Implementation

- Plan and deliver structured IKS sessions for students across different age groups.
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, activity modules and learning resources.
- Introduce students to the fundamentals of Indian Knowledge Systems, Indian philosophy, heritage, traditions and cultural practices.
- Integrate IKS concepts with subjects such as Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Languages, Arts and Environmental Studies.
- Connect traditional Indian knowledge with contemporary applications and real-life experiences.

B. Experiential Learning and Practical Activities Organise and facilitate hands-on activities, demonstrations and workshops in areas such as:

- Yoga and Wellness: Introduction to Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and traditional wellness practices.
- Indian Philosophy and Values: Introduction to Indian philosophical traditions, ethics, values, dharma and the Gurukul tradition.
- Sanskrit and Indian Languages: Basic Sanskrit vocabulary, Subhashitas, Shlokas, pronunciation, recitation and conversational Sanskrit.




- Indian Mathematics and Science: Vedic Mathematics, contributions of Indian mathematicians and astronomers, traditional scientific knowledge and indigenous technologies.
- Indian Arts and Culture: Classical music, dance, theatre, Natya Shastra, folk arts, storytelling and traditional crafts.
- Indian Heritage and History: Ancient Indian education systems, historical personalities, heritage sites, monuments and civilisational contributions.
- Traditional Knowledge and Sustainability: Indigenous agricultural practices, water conservation, traditional architecture, environmental conservation and community knowledge systems.
- Indian Festivals and Traditions: Explain the significance of Indian festivals, rituals, customs and cultural celebrations.

C. Residential Campus Engagement

- Plan and conduct regular IKS activities beyond classroom hours.
- Organise morning and evening activities such as Shloka recitation, Sanskrit Sambhashan, meditation, traditional games and value-based discussions.
- Develop IKS-based engagement activities for residential students during evenings, weekends and special occasions.
- Conduct cultural workshops, heritage-themed activities, traditional art and craft sessions and interactive demonstrations.
- Encourage students to practise and experience Indian traditions as part of their daily campus life.

D. Programme Development and Event Management

- Develop an annual IKS activity calendar for the school.
- Organise IKS exhibitions, heritage fairs, traditional food festivals, cultural presentations, workshops and competitions.
- Coordinate celebrations of important Indian cultural and heritage-related occasions.
- Invite subject experts, traditional artisans,



scholars, practitioners and resource persons for workshops and demonstrations.
- Arrange educational visits to historical sites, temples, traditional crafts centres, Gurukuls and other relevant heritage locations.
- Identify opportunities for student participation in inter-school and other IKS-related programmes.

E. Student Projects and Assessment

- Guide students in undertaking IKS-based projects, surveys, research activities and presentations.
- Encourage students to document traditional knowledge and practices through interviews, field visits, models, journals and digital presentations.
- Assess student participation, understanding, practical skills and appreciation of Indian heritage.
- Maintain records of student projects, achievements, activities and programme outcomes.
- Develop a repository of photographs, videos, activity reports and student work.

F. Resource Development and Collaboration

- Develop teaching-learning materials, activity kits, worksheets, presentations and demonstration resources.
- Identify authentic books, manuscripts, articles, videos and other reliable sources of Indian Knowledge Systems.
- Collaborate with subject teachers to integrate IKS into regular classroom teaching.
- Network with IKS experts, cultural organisations, traditional knowledge practitioners and resource institutions.
- Ensure that information presented to students is authentic, age-appropriate and supported by credible sources.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit, Indian History, Philosophy, Indian Culture, Education, Yoga or any other relevant field.
- A B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification will be an added advantage.
- Relevant certifications or specialised training in Yoga, Sanskrit, Indian classical arts, Indian philosophy or traditional knowledge systems will be preferred.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 IKS Educator/ Indian Knowledge system Teacher (Pandharpur)
🏢 MAEER's MIT Junior College
📍 Pandharpur