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About CURIOBOAT

SpaceBoat recently launched CurioBoat (CURIO) - neighborhood activity centers. In this era of marks-driven ed-tech, we believe in interest-driven, activity-based learning experiences that are best delivered in a physical / blended setting. We tie up with new-age education and community entrepreneurs and help them grow their offline/blended presence in several neighborhoods.

We have partnered with global partners that have a specialised research-based curriculum to offer the following programs on CURIO:

Multi-sport program for children for 3-8 years by

Sportybeans

. Science Experiments Program for 3 to 8 yrs olds by

Kide Science

, a Finland-based after-school STEAM program which has been awarded among 100 global education innovations. Reading and storytelling program for 3-12 Yrs Old by

Nutspace & GetLitt.

Creative Writing for 6 to 14 Yrs Old by

GetLitt.

company website: www.curioboat.com

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR - Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all day-to-day operations at CurioBoat centres and partner venues. This includes managing facilitators, scheduling, partner communication, resource allocation, logistics, and customer experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can balance structure with creativity in a fast-growing educational start-up environment. You'll serve as the key link between operations, curriculum/partners, marketing & centres to ensure seamless execution and scale.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR - Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities: 60-70% of your time

Develop and oversee the Curio programme offering: e.g., STEM, LEGO, Multi-Sports rotations, age-group structuring, curriculum partner coordination. Manage and build relationships with partner venues (schools, preschools, community clubs) to host Curio classes; negotiate terms, ensure venue readiness, schedule management. Recruit, train and manage facilitators/coaches: ensure they meet CurioBoat's standards for child-friendly delivery, safety, engagement, and curriculum fidelity. Establish and monitor operational processes: class scheduling, roll-out across neighbourhoods, facilitator allocations, backup planning, equipment & supplies management. Ensure safety, quality and child-friendly environment: verify venues are safe, facilitators are trained in child-centric class delivery, risk-mitigation and behavioural standards upheld. Monitor programme performance: track attendance, retention, feedback (from children, parents, partner venues), facilitate continuous improvement. Liaise with marketing/sales team to support enrolments for classes; provide inputs on programme differentiators, parent value-proposition, local neighbourhood launches. Support expansion into new neighbourhoods: assess venues, coordinate launch logistics, ensure facility readiness, staffing, and marketing support. Budgeting & cost-control: monitor cost of equipment, venue hire, facilitator payroll, optimize for profitability while ensuring quality. Reporting & insights: deliver regular reports on key metrics (enrolment numbers, retention, facilitator performance, partner feedback) and propose action plans to senior leadership.

Secondary Responsibilities: Teaching - 30-40% of your time

Facilitate the Curio program and other programs from the Curio repository of programs. Work with the Marketing teams to help improve quality of leads Collaborate with marketing to execute campaigns, events, and promotions. Improve existing curriculum and come up with new lesson plans Help with new center tie-ups - Interact with school administrators at times. Participate in teacher recruitment and training drives to select and mentor new teachers Collaborate with other teams/members of the company to fill in at times of emergency Help launch new products and new neighborhoods.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. 0-1+ years of relevant experience in operations -- preferably in education, sports, or children's activity sectors. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Strong organisational and multitasking ability; thrives in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on and proactive -- willing to visit centres, meet partners, and ensure things run smoothly. Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, scheduling tools, and basic reporting. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends (depending on class schedules). Proven track record of managing multiple venues/locations, facilitator teams, scheduling logistics and partner relationships. Excellent operational, organisational and time-management skills; ability to pivot and manage dynamic schedules. Strong interpersonal and communication skills -- comfortable engaging with venue partners (schools, clubs), parents, facilitators and internal teams. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality programmes, ensure safety and child-friendly environment, and drive growth. Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite; comfort working with spreadsheets, basic budgeting, reporting; some familiarity with school/after-school programme software is a plus. Location flexibility: will require travel across Delhi/NCR neighbourhood and partner sites.

Location:

South Delhi, New Delhi.

Job Type: Full time.

Refer to the work timings on the careers page.

Experience level:

0-3 years in Sales, B2C Sales, B2B Sales,

early-stage startups

, especially in EdTech or local services, Operations.

Salary:

Depends on prior experience, to be discussed during the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹11,642.89 - ₹30,893.07 per month

Work Location: In person