(Primary grade teacher training/Capacity Building Expertise)
Level:
Manager/ Senior Assistant Manager
Reporting To:
Deputy Project Head
Reportees:
Yes
Role Overview:
The Manager will be responsible for designing, coordinating & delivering teachers' training programs, overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations within their geography, ensuring the smooth, implementation of educational programs and activities for the project. This role places a strong emphasis on team handling, government liaising, effective communication, event coordination, administrative efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Program:
The primary challenge facing our education system is ensuring that students achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills by the end of the fourth grade. The FLN Project at KEF is dedicated to enhancing FLN education by prioritizing teacher training and support. Our goal is to empower educators with effective pedagogical strategies and implement the NIPUN Lakshya in government and semi-private schools.
Role & responsibilities:
Training Program Development, Delivery, and Management:
Design, develop, and implement effective and engaging beneficiary training programs.
Conduct large group trainings for various stakeholders (teachers, HMs, Govt change makers) in various geographic locations.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with educational standards
Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of in-house and external training programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and participant engagement.
Collaborate with internal teams to assess training needs, identify gaps, and tailor programs accordingly.
Training Module Development:
Lead the development and refinement of training modules and materials, ensuring alignment with the latest educational trends and pedagogical research.
Integrate innovative training methodologies and technology-enhanced learning approaches into the training curriculum.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of training programs. Analyse data and feedback to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and overall program effectiveness. Lead and conduct training/classroom observations across various locations.
Financial management:
Coordinate the budget for the intervention.
Responsible for implementing activities as per the project requirements.
Coordinate for fund utilization judiciously and follow compliance as defined by the organization.
Develop and manage operational budgets, tracking expenses, and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies.
Support the state governments/technical partners in designing/quality assuring curricular and instructional materials such as learning progression, lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, teacher training modules
Planning, Monitoring, and Communication of the Project execution
Develop annual learning and growth plans for the team.
Work closely with the MIS and M&E team for regular data point updates and keep refreshing plans as per requirement.
Submit monthly/quarterly reports/ presentations of progress and gap analysis in input, output, processes, and financial budget to the management.
Regularly communicate about project progress to stakeholders within.
Ensure program quality through assessment, design, and development.
People Management / Team Management
Lead and guide the team in accomplishing set goals on time.
Provide mentorship for the team and guide in career progress and self-development.
Collaborate with HR in consultation with the Deputy Project Head on the retention of key talent and succession planning for building a strong second line of leadership across the program.
Candidate specifications:
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Education
Years of experience
Prefers 8-10 years of experience in teacher training
Experience in teaching in a government or low-cost private school setting is preferred
Curriculum development & instructional design experience, including designing Learning Outcome progressions, Lesson Plans/Teacher Guides, Teaching and Learning aids, Worksheets.
Experience in designing and delivering training, coaching, program implementation & capacity building programs for teachers and teacher coaches/administrators, especially in mainstream/low-skill contexts.
Knowledge and experience in Edutech and project management would be an added advantage
Travel Requirement
This role involves
extensive travel (up to 40-50%)
across assigned project sites, partner locations, and stakeholder offices. Candidates must be comfortable with
frequent intercity or interstate travel
, sometimes on short notice.
Age:
35 and above
Work skills
Strong command of spoken and written Marathi, Hindi & English
Robust knowledge of the most recent relevant policies, regulations, theories, and practices
Thorough understanding of school curriculum for the public/private sector
. Good presentation skills
Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with partner schools
Other skills
People management skills
Maturity to engage, collaborate, and influence experienced government stakeholders and beneficiaries
Exquisite interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and in written formats
Must be able to work well in a team environment, as well as promote inclusiveness and communication among team members
Ability to anticipate and solve problems and have strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
Reflective and a continuous learner
Strong creative instincts to develop new approaches and solutions
Role Specification:
Nature of job:
Permanent
Location:
Kotak Education Foundation- HO, Deonar, Mumbai
Hours of work:
8 hours; 6 days a week; 2 Saturdays off every month, apart from the Sunday fixed weekly off
Working conditions:
This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages.
Benefits
Leave benefits from the date of joining
Coverage under Health Medical Insurance for self & family from the date of joining
Life Cover from the date of joining
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ?500,000.00 - ?1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
teacher's training : 5 years (Required)
Language:
Marathi (Required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
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