Job Description

You are a teacher by choice. You are as passionate about each learner\xe2\x80\x99s progress as you are about your subject. You can be a subject expert as well as a trusted advisor who our adolescents can look up to. You are comfortable using schemes of work, lesson planning templates, sample papers and a range of textbooks and other teaching and learning resources. You are self-motivated and make time to read and attend relevant training in your subject area and pedagogy. If that\xe2\x80\x99s you, the Sancta Maria family beckons you. We invite you to join our growing family of vibrant learners and passionate teachers. We invest in our teachers\xe2\x80\x99 learning and development and our students learn in a safe and nurturing environment. As a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge Pathway curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12, we are proud to be part of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest community of international schools. We are looking for immediate joiners. Please include your name and the post you are applying for in the resume email subject line. Mail your resumes to [email protected] Sancta Maria is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Science Lab Assistant (High School)

Category: Education
Job Title: Science Lab Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Location: Sancta Maria International School, Survey No. 106/107, Serlingampally, Hyderabad, India. :
Lab assistants aid science teachers with conducting practical sessions, processing specimens, and performing a variety of administrative tasks depending on the nature of the lab. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
• Sets up the laboratory for science demonstrations and exercises; distributes and arranges equipment, models, and other related materials.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of labs; participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and experiments; implements new or modified policies and procedures.
• Tutors students individually and in groups in problem areas related to instructional subject matter.
• To maintain dead stock and register of consumable materials and to undertake physical stock verification of Laboratory materials.
• To maintain departmental files and records.
• May order or arrange for the ordering of lab supplies and equipment; receives, stores, issues, and maintains lab supplies and equipment.
• Prepares, tests, adjusts, modifies, maintains, calibrates, and operates a variety of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots problems and makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary or arranges for service repair.
• May prepare reagents and solutions specific to the science area assigned, using established standards.
• Demonstrates the safe and proper use of laboratory equipment and hazardous or bio-hazardous materials to students.
• Implements departmental policies and procedures regarding hazardous materials, health and safety, and hazardous waste regulations; enforces laboratory safety procedures, routinely inspects and/or tests safety equipment and supplies.
• Responds to laboratory emergencies including injuries and spills of hazardous or bio-hazardous materials.
• To oversee maintenance of live specimens /preserved specimens/ instruments/ glassware etc.
• May attend departmental and instructional meetings; organizes special events and completes special projects as assigned.
• May direct the work of teaching assistant students.
• To perform any other work/duties as and when assigned.
• Adheres to all Sancta Maria\xe2\x80\x99s policies, procedures, and code of conduct as mentioned in the Employee Handbook.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes

• Knowledge of science fields, especially biology, chemistry, and physics
• Ability to establish good rapport with teachers and students
• Clerical aptitude
• Ability to help maintain discipline.
• Tact, courtesy, good judgment, and physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a major related to life/physical science area.
• Experience: Previous relevant work experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Certificate: Valid First aid certificate is desirable.

About Sancta Maria Sancta Maria International School is an international curriculum, co-educational day school in Hyderabad. The school is part of the Saint Mary\xe2\x80\x99s Educational Society founded in 1982. Founded in 2010, we are a Cambridge Pathway School affiliated to the Cambridge International board offering learners from Cambridge Early Years to Grade 12, a seamless progression across Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced stages. Sancta Maria is also a Cambridge approved Professional Development Centre offering a range of Cambridge assessed qualifications in teaching and learning.
Our vision is to unlock the potential of every learner for a better world. We value our community relationships with parents and families, and together, we do the best for our children as partners and critical friends. Sancta Maria is driven by the motto \xe2\x80\x98In Omnia Excellentia\xe2\x80\x99, which means \xe2\x80\x98Excellence in Everything\xe2\x80\x99. Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Sancta Maria International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.