Careers at Sanskritam Academy

We are building a small team of teachers who know Sanskrit well and enjoy explaining it. All teaching is live and online.

Current openings

What working with us is like

Teach from anywhere
Classes are online, so you teach from home.
Small classes
One-to-one and small-group teaching, with time to teach properly.
Understanding first
We teach for meaning, not rote. Every word is explained.
Respect for the texts
Accurate text, correct pronunciation and a clear source for every verse.

Current openings

Online · Remote
School Sanskrit Teacher (Class 6–12, CBSE)
Teach school students their Sanskrit syllabus so that they understand it: chapters, grammar, writing and exam preparation.
What you will do
- Take live one-to-one and small-group classes for students in Class 6 to 12
- Explain each chapter word by word and teach the grammar prescribed for the class
- Set and correct short tests and sample papers, and prepare students for school and board examinations
- Keep parents informed of progress
What we look for
- A degree in Sanskrit (Shastri, Acharya, BA/MA Sanskrit or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of the CBSE Sanskrit syllabus for the classes you wish to teach
- Experience of teaching school students is preferred
- Clear, patient explanation in Hindi or English (both is an advantage)
- A reliable internet connection, a laptop with camera and a quiet place to teach
Courses you would teach
Apply by email jainanupam16@gmail.com
Online · Remote
Sanskrit Language Teacher (Beginners, Grammar, Spoken)
Teach adults and learners abroad from the very beginning: script, first sentences, grammar and spoken Sanskrit.
What you will do
- Teach Devanagari, pronunciation and beginner Sanskrit to learners with no background
- Teach grammar through sentences: cases, tenses, sandhi and compounds
- Run spoken-Sanskrit sessions with plenty of speaking practice
- Set short practice tasks and review them in the next class
What we look for
- A degree in Sanskrit (Shastri, Acharya, BA/MA Sanskrit or equivalent)
- Ability to hold a class in simple spoken Sanskrit
- Comfortable teaching fully in English, for learners who do not know Hindi
- Clear, patient explanation in Hindi or English (both is an advantage)
- A reliable internet connection, a laptop with camera and a quiet place to teach
Courses you would teach
Apply by email jainanupam16@gmail.com
Online · Remote
Shloka and Bhagavad Gita Teacher
Teach Shlokas, Stotras and Gita verses to children and adults, with correct pronunciation and word-by-word meaning.
What you will do
- Teach recitation line by line and correct pronunciation
- Explain each verse: word meanings, prose order, meaning in Hindi and English, and context
- Choose verses to suit the learner, including children and families abroad
- Present the texts faithfully, without sectarian claims
What we look for
- Sound training in Sanskrit, with accurate pronunciation and recitation
- Good knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita and commonly taught Stotras and Subhāṣitas
- Patience with children and beginners
- Clear, patient explanation in Hindi or English (both is an advantage)
- A reliable internet connection, a laptop with camera and a quiet place to teach
Courses you would teach
- Sanskrit Shlokas
- Bhagavad Gita Shlokas
Apply by email jainanupam16@gmail.com
Online · Remote
Jain Philosophy and Prakrit Teacher
Teach Jain philosophy through its Sanskrit and Prakrit texts, and Jain Stotras with meaning.
What you will do
- Teach the core concepts of Jain philosophy in plain language
- Read sūtras and verses word by word, for example from the Tattvārthasūtra
- Teach Stotras and prayers with pronunciation and meaning
- State clearly whether a text is in Sanskrit or Prakrit, and where traditions differ
What we look for
- Formal study of Jain philosophy (Jain Darshan Shastri / Acharya or equivalent)
- Reading knowledge of Sanskrit; Prakrit is an advantage
- A respectful, even-handed approach to Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions
- Clear, patient explanation in Hindi or English (both is an advantage)
- A reliable internet connection, a laptop with camera and a quiet place to teach
Courses you would teach
- Jain Philosophy and Literature
Apply by email jainanupam16@gmail.com

How to apply

Email your résumé to the address below.
Put the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Tell us briefly about your Sanskrit education, your teaching experience and the languages you can teach in.
If you have a short recording of yourself teaching or reciting, include a link. It helps, but it is optional.

We read every application and reply to candidates we would like to speak with.

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If you teach Sanskrit, Prakrit or a related subject and would like to work with us, send your résumé anyway and tell us what you would like to teach.

Apply by email

jainanupam16@gmail.com

What working with us is like

Teach from anywhere

Small classes

Understanding first

Respect for the texts

Current openings

School Sanskrit Teacher (Class 6–12, CBSE)

What you will do

What we look for

Courses you would teach

Sanskrit Language Teacher (Beginners, Grammar, Spoken)

What you will do

What we look for

Courses you would teach

Shloka and Bhagavad Gita Teacher

What you will do

What we look for

Courses you would teach

Jain Philosophy and Prakrit Teacher

What you will do

What we look for

Courses you would teach

How to apply

Do not see your role?