Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Choithram International
- City
- Indore
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
Academic Coordinator
at Choithram International
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Academic Coordinator at Choithram International in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Choithram International in Indore, Madhya Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a IB-affiliated school, established 2004,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Academic Coordinator leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹20.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Choithram International academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What questions are asked in a Academic Coordinator interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Academic Coordinator roles in Indore.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Yes — IB schools require formal unit planners and concept-driven lesson documentation as part of standard practice.
How do I write an application email for this Academic Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Academic Coordinator application — Choithram International"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Choithram International and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Choithram International
Key facts about Choithram International
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
While the education sector was grappling with the disaster of coronavirus and finding out ways to tackle the issue, Choithram International had set up a platform for teaching and learning from Day -1 of the lockdown for students, ensuring that academics does not falter at this crucial time. We prepared ourselves for the challenges and took the current situation as an opportunity for online teaching. Our all three programs made sure that the learners do not lose out on even a single day’s syllabus and achieve quality education through online classes.
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Coordinator Academic interview questions and answers — model answers, demo lesson plan, and what IB Board panels actually ask.