Academic Coordinator — Vidya Jyoti Academy, Darjeeling

Est. 1990 · senior secondary · English medium · Fire Brigade Line
₹8.9L – ₹18.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 29 Oct
● posted 2 Jun

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Academic Coordinator in Darjeeling, West Bengal at Vidya Jyoti Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Vidya Jyoti Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Vidya Jyoti Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Map scope-and-sequence across assigned grades.
·Run weekly grade-level meetings.
·Audit lesson plans for board alignment.
·Coach new teachers through their first year.
·Drive assessment moderation across sections.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  4. Principal
Vidya Jyoti Academy
CBSE · Darjeeling · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ARUN CHHETRI
PRINCIPAL
2430176
AFFILIATION
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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