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Chemistry Teacher - Job Description
Position: Chemistry Teacher for IGCSE and IAL Curriculum
Hours: Regular working hours between 8:30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Some evenings or weekends may be required.
Location: The Aalam, a freedom school. #32, Kurumbapalayam Road, Kalapatti, Coimbatore -641048 (an International school offering IGCSE and IAL programmes)
Compensation & Benefits: As per standards but not a constraint for the right candidate.
The Aalam is one of the leading alternate schools in Coimbatore, managed by a group of progressive, liberal individuals who believe education should empower and enlighten young minds to achieve their fullest potential. We offer an organic environment where a child-centric approach is much appreciated and there’s space for unlearning and learning new ways, experimentation and innovation. We pride ourselves about the fact that our ethos is firmly rooted in the philosophy propounded by world renowned educationalists like Dr. Maria Montessori, J Krishnamurthi, John Holt.
Main features of the position
We are looking for passionate individuals who can mentor children at Middle/Senior environment in our school. This post is based out of our campus located in Coimbatore. Primary function will be to support children’s learning in Chemistry, help foster an inclusive environment, encourage intellectual curiosity and be consistent with the best of Montessori education.
Job Responsibilities
1. To teach Chemistry to groups of students across ages of 12 – 17 following the IGCSE and IAL curriculum.
2. To ensure that all lessons are planned & delivered with clear aims and objectives.
3. To take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly.
4. To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
5. To ensure safety of children at all times while participating in experiments or otherwise.
6. To ensure all experiments are thoroughly tested for risk assessment before children are allowed to work.
7. To encourage and foster intellectual curiosity.
8. To help organise the laboratory and ensure all safety standards are adhered to in spirit and letter.
+. To formulate learning plan to cater to the needs of each individual child.
10.To contribute towards development of reusable resources.
11.To participate in Science events such as trips and primary liaison.
12.Liaison with the management and other teachers or parents as and when required while maintaining at most confidentiality.
13.Attend teachers’ meetings, parents’ meetings and school events both within and outside campus.
14.Perform such other duties as the teachers and management may from time to time reasonably require.
15.Uphold the well enshrined ethos of our school and the Montessori pedagogy.
16.Willingness to attend training courses to reskill, upskill as necessary for work.
17.Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories.
18.Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled.
Essential Criteria
Minimum of a Master's degree with specialisation in Chemistry
Experience of working with children, preferably within Middle/Senior environments.
Personal warmth, patience, tolerance, empathy, understanding and positivity.
Exceptional self-motivation and sense of responsibility & commitment to children.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, co-operating and working with fellow teachers and parents.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Flexibility and adaptability to work with both on-line and off-line medium.
Capacity to be a role model worthy of imitation by children under care.
Preferred Criteria
Experience of working within an alternate school.
Ability to upskill and reskill rapidly.
Personal Attributes
Warmth in social interaction; allowing children to be themselves, ex: letting children to try things for themselves while being present if help is required, without comment or judgement.
Patience - ex: allowing children’s participation in activities to unfold in its natural time.
Tolerance and perseverance - ex: awareness of the need for repetition in development of skills.
Empathy - to strive to understand the position of the other.
Reverence - for the surroundings and each individual within it.
Creativity - To enjoy stories and singing, crafts and art
Willingness to learn - participate in Continued Personal and Professional development.
How to Apply
Please visit our FB page TheAalamCoimbatore or our website www.theaalam.into learn more about us. Interested to join our team mail your resume along with a letter of intent to [email protected] with WHY AALAM INTERESTS YOU? in the subject line.
We are looking for teachers with a strong commitment and zeal to make an impact and an intent to align with us for long term.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Speak with the employer
++1 +8+4450722
Expected Start Date: 15/05/2026
Chemistry Teacher - Job Description
Position: Chemistry Teacher for IGCSE and IAL Curriculum
Hours: Regular working hours between 8:30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Some evenings or weekends may be required.
Location: The Aalam, a freedom school. #32, Kurumbapalayam Road, Kalapatti, Coimbatore -641048 (an International school offering IGCSE and IAL programmes)
Compensation & Benefits: As per standards but not a constraint for the right candidate.
The Aalam is one of the leading alternate schools in Coimbatore, managed by a group of progressive, liberal individuals who believe education should empower and enlighten young minds to achieve their fullest potential. We offer an organic environment where a child-centric approach is much appreciated and there’s space for unlearning and learning new ways, experimentation and innovation. We pride ourselves about the fact that our ethos is firmly rooted in the philosophy propounded by world renowned educationalists like Dr. Maria Montessori, J Krishnamurthi, John Holt.
Main features of the position
We are looking for passionate individuals who can mentor children at Middle/Senior environment in our school. This post is based out of our campus located in Coimbatore. Primary function will be to support children’s learning in Chemistry, help foster an inclusive environment, encourage intellectual curiosity and be consistent with the best of Montessori education.
Job Responsibilities
1. To teach Chemistry to groups of students across ages of 12 – 17 following the IGCSE and IAL curriculum.
2. To ensure that all lessons are planned & delivered with clear aims and objectives.
3. To take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly.
4. To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
5. To ensure safety of children at all times while participating in experiments or otherwise.
6. To ensure all experiments are thoroughly tested for risk assessment before children are allowed to work.
7. To encourage and foster intellectual curiosity.
8. To help organise the laboratory and ensure all safety standards are adhered to in spirit and letter.
+. To formulate learning plan to cater to the needs of each individual child.
10.To contribute towards development of reusable resources.
11.To participate in Science events such as trips and primary liaison.
12.Liaison with the management and other teachers or parents as and when required while maintaining at most confidentiality.
13.Attend teachers’ meetings, parents’ meetings and school events both within and outside campus.
14.Perform such other duties as the teachers and management may from time to time reasonably require.
15.Uphold the well enshrined ethos of our school and the Montessori pedagogy.
16.Willingness to attend training courses to reskill, upskill as necessary for work.
17.Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories.
18.Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled.
Essential Criteria
Minimum of a Master's degree with specialisation in Chemistry
Experience of working with children, preferably within Middle/Senior environments.
Personal warmth, patience, tolerance, empathy, understanding and positivity.
Exceptional self-motivation and sense of responsibility & commitment to children.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, co-operating and working with fellow teachers and parents.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Flexibility and adaptability to work with both on-line and off-line medium.
Capacity to be a role model worthy of imitation by children under care.
Preferred Criteria
Experience of working within an alternate school.
Ability to upskill and reskill rapidly.
Personal Attributes
Warmth in social interaction; allowing children to be themselves, ex: letting children to try things for themselves while being present if help is required, without comment or judgement.
Patience - ex: allowing children’s participation in activities to unfold in its natural time.
Tolerance and perseverance - ex: awareness of the need for repetition in development of skills.
Empathy - to strive to understand the position of the other.
Reverence - for the surroundings and each individual within it.
Creativity - To enjoy stories and singing, crafts and art
Willingness to learn - participate in Continued Personal and Professional development.
How to Apply
Please visit our FB page TheAalamCoimbatore or our website www.theaalam.into learn more about us. Interested to join our team mail your resume along with a letter of intent to [email protected] with WHY AALAM INTERESTS YOU? in the subject line.
We are looking for teachers with a strong commitment and zeal to make an impact and an intent to align with us for long term.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Speak with the employer
++1 +8+4450722
Expected Start Date: 15/05/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chemistry Teacher for IGCSE position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
