Information & FAQ’s – For New Teachers

Q1.       What are the school timings?

A1.       The timings are -

                             For Students                                        For Teachers

             Pre-School                    8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.                            7:25 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

            Junior School                 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.                            7:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

            Middle School                8:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.                            8:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

            Senior School               10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.                          10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Q2.       What is the eligibility criteria for the post of a teacher?

A2.       For Pre-School and Junior School : Graduate (preferably with one or two years experience).  Open to new   

             methods,  sincere and dedicated.

            For Middle School and Senior School : Graduate / Post Graduate with a B.Ed degree (preferably with one or two 

            years experience.)  Open to new methods, sincere and dedicated.

Q3.       What are the terms of appointment?

A3.       (a) Educators are required to complete the academic year. The academic year is April 15 to  April 14 of any academic

            year for educators teaching classes Nur to 8 and March 1 to February     28 of any academic year for those teaching

            classes 9 to 12.

             The educator therefore cannot leave in the middle of the academic year. She will be required to sign a bond stating the

            same.

Q4.       How many holidays are there?

A4.       Summer Vacation          -           21 days

            Diwali Vacation              -           7 days

            Winter Vacation             -           4 days

Over and above there are 4 holidays for – Uttarayan (14^th Jan), Dhuleti/Holi, Rakshabandhan and Dussehra.

Q5.       What are the leave policies?

A5.       7 CL, 7 SL, every year  7 PL (after completion of 1 year of service)

Q6.       What is the increment policy?

A6.       Performance appraisal is done continuously.  Increments are given on the basis of performance with effect from 1^st June every year.

Q7.       What is the prospect for growth?

A7.       In Eklavya we believe that a teacher is a learner too.  Thus a lot of on the job training is given. Weekly HRD sessions also helps you become a better human being.  You also get a chance once in every 15 days to conduct Mother’s Workshop where you will explain to parents what you will be doing in your class in the coming 15 days.

Q8.       Is there any transport facility for a teacher?

A8.       All students and teachers come by the school bus only.  12 buses ply on different routes and each bus routes is of 30 min. duration.  No personal vehicles are allowed.  No charges are taken for this facility.

Q9.       Is there a concession on the fee for a teacher’s child?

A9.       Yes.  You get a concession on the fees – a teacher has to pay only 25% of the total fees. 

             The one –time Admission fee is not to be paid.

Q10.     What is the facility given to teachers who have small children?

A10.     There is a crèche on the campus with one caretaker. It has an individual sleeping arrangement, fridge, small blackboard, toys and books to keep children occupied. This is also a free facility.