Liberal Arts (Mentor)

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Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Remote

An ideal candidate should have:

• A postgraduate degree in Liberal Arts or currently be pursuing the degree.
• Strong experience in debate, public speaking, teaching, or mentoring.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work with students aged 9–18 (upper primary to senior school).
• Experience coaching for debates, Olympiads, quizzes, MUNs, or competitive academic programs.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience (online or offline).
• Experience with structured academic competitions OR a strong debate/quiz background with the ability to learn new formats quickly.
• Flexible schedule for evening/weekend IST sessions.
• Comfort with online tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, slides, shared docs, etc.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teach the Academic Curriculum (Syllabus-Based)

• Teach six interdisciplinary subjects — Science, History, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Literature & Media, and a Special Topic — in a clear, structured manner.
• Break down complex concepts into simple, accessible explanations with relevant examples.
• Share curated notes, reading resources, and practice material aligned with the thematic curriculum.
• Assist in updating and maintaining internal banks of curriculum documents and reference sheets.

2. Quiz Preparation (Individual & Team-Based Quizzing)

• Conduct individual and team-style quiz sessions.
• Discuss reasoning, context, and analysis behind answers — not just the correct option.
• Teach strategies for elimination, educated guessing, and time management.
• Assist in creating and refining internal practice question banks.

3. Debate Training (Team Debate Format)

• Run practice debates following a structured team debate format.
• Teach motion analysis, case-building, argument development, and rebuttal techniques.
• Provide constructive feedback on content, structure, delivery, logic, and style.
• Help students develop confidence, voice modulation, persuasive speaking, and teamwork.

4. Student Mentorship & Class Management

• Track student progress and share brief updates with the internal team (LITWITS).
• Coordinate with other mentors when needed (other subjects or batches).
• Maintain class discipline, punctuality, and session quality.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and builds confidence.

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