Website:
litwits.in
Job details:
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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