Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organisation with the mission “to build one of the most innovative school networks that empowers children from low-income communities to maximise their potential”. Akanksha currently serves 10,000 children and 4000 alumni, through its 26 schools in Pune, Mumbai & Nagpur Metropolitan Regions in partnership with the municipalities.

Position :Vocational Skill Teacher (Science background)

Location : Navi Mumbai

The teacher’s responsibilities are divided into three broad buckets: A - Program Implementation (60% time)

- Teach theory, conduct practicals, and take regular tests on all the four modules of MSFC
- Set up & maintain lab for conducting practical
- Raw material procurement
- Maintenance and Inventory of tools and raw material
- Make lesson plans as per curriculum & conduct practical sessions accordingly.
- Ensure timely completion of syllabus.
- Submit monthly reports and other required documents of the project regularly and timely.
- Maintain photos and video documentation of all school related activities.
- Motivate students to actively participate in training.
- Build a positive and strong school culture, with a focus on learning and joy
- Build awareness of Skill Development in parents of students through regular meetings and home visits
- Visit and learn from external organizations and bring the learning to your school B - Mentoring students (20% time)
- Mentor all students to identify a trade of their choice to specialize in further




- Help in identifying careers for students to pursue vocational skills after Grade X C - Leading projects in school (20% time)
- Lead one or two projects to improve student exposure, such as bringing industry experts to your school, partnering with industries for internships, etc.
- Organize World Youth Skill Day, and Engineers’ Day to spread awareness of skill education. What do you need for this position?
- Required: ITI certificate in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Welding/ Fitter/ Turner trades

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Basic Computer skills

- Preferred: Teaching/Industry experience in any of the four modules for 1+ years
- Skills and Attitudes

S/he should have good teaching / mentoring skills.

S/he should have a pro-entrepreneurial attitude and should have strong belief in the skills and abilities of aspiring entrepreneurs, the ability to identify them and create opportunities for special mentoring for such cases.

S/he should be self-driven and should possess an attitude of perseverance, proactivity, critical thinking and willingness to learn.

S/he should remain committed towards robust values of Integrity, Commitment, Accountability and Transparency at every level of work

Pay: ₹34,000.00 - ₹36,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Will you be able to commute to Navi Mumbai?
- What is your Notice period?
- Do you have experience teaching Science / Vocational skills (in a school environment)?

Experience :

- Teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Teacher - Vocational Skills (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 The Akanksha Foundation
📍 Navi Mumbai