At Simple Education Foundation (SEF) we work with the government to build state-wide strengthening programs for teachers and principals to increase the standard of teaching in government schools across India. Our mission is to strengthen 1 million educators by 2028.
We are a highly driven team with over 50 years of cumulative experience in teaching in classrooms and working with government school systems. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this mission come true in our lifetime. To help us accelerate our impact, we are looking to onboard more members on our paper plane!
About the role
At the heart of SEF’s mission is the belief that teachers are the pivotal agents of educational transformation. Embracing this philosophy, the “Block by Block” program has been designed to enhance the quality of education in the Narendra Nagar Block through our targeted Teacher Professional Development program.
The Narendra Nagar block in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand has been chosen as a unit of change based on lessons learned over the years, focusing on practices that foster collaboration from the block to the state level. Key practices include cluster-level engagement and school-level support, and effective mentoring to address complex classroom needs. As a Program Associate (Implementation), you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the education ecosystem and developing exemplary teaching-learning models through direct collaboration with government stakeholders- teachers, block and district education leaders. This is a two-year contractual role. This role provides:
A hands-on opportunity to collaborate with educators and government bodies at the block level, addressing real-world challenges, bridging the gap between policy and practice, and driving impactful interventions.
An opportunity to design and facilitate meaningful teaching and learning initiatives, ensuring they address block-level education needs and improve teaching practices in government schools.
A chance to support transformation in Uttarakhand, creating a lasting impact on how children experience learning in government schools. Please note that this is a two-year contractual role, with the possibility of extension based on program needs.
If you're passionate about education, problem-solving, and working directly with diverse communities to drive change, this role offers the perfect platform to grow, contribute, and learn
What will you do?
Collaborate with block-level stakeholders: Build and sustain meaningful relationships by regularly engaging with stakeholders, aligning on priorities and facilitating the adoption of innovative practices.
Support school-level implementation: Conduct regular school visits/classroom observation to coach and mentor teachers and administrators (like BRCs, Master Trainers), ensuring on-ground adoption of best practices and providing constructive feedback through data, conversations, recognitions. [Travel across clusters can take up to 2-8 hours, including hiking, depending on distance]
Assist in designing and delivering interventions: Work closely with managers to develop engaging, contextually relevant interventions (workshops, trainings, meetings), and facilitate their delivery to empower educators and stakeholders.
Support data collection processes: Assist designing in executing structured processes for collecting qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring data accuracy and relevance under the guidance of managers.
Document learning and share knowledge: Maintain organized records of field visits, insights, trackers, processes, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and programme impact. Additionally, create post-field visit stories and observation reports for government stakeholders, incorporating visual aids, testimonies, and other engaging elements to effectively communicate ground realities.
Core Competencies for all SEF Employees
Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives, effectively navigating and managing ambiguity to achieve common goals.
Communicates Effectively
Delivers clear and direct multi-mode (written+oral) communications that conveys an understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, progress, learnings, and challenges.
Enables Learning & Development
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels for self and others
Strategically uses inputs (Data + Design)
Is able to use data to make sense of the work we do and engage in data-driven design. Utilizes insights from data outcomes to design user experiences and interventions
Competencies for this role
Project Management
Manage their own schedule and prioritise tasks based on goals independently without support to meet the desired outcomes of the program.
Adapting to Dynamic Environments
Thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed decisions despite limited clarity.
Classroom Pedagogy
Designing and delivering effective teaching strategies that foster meaningful learning experiences and promote student engagement and understanding.
Design & Facilitation
Develop and deliver tailored training sessions that address local needs, while facilitating engaging, informative, and reflective sessions for both large and small groups of diverse stakeholders. Promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill-building to drive meaningful impact.
Mindset Required
Adaptability, grit and resilience
Innovative, resourceful & problem solving
Compassion with the process, towards people & self
Patience and humility to navigate all kinds of unprecedented challenges and work demands
Knowledge
Knowledge of Teacher centric education, practices and development structures
Knowledge of creating session plans and conducting research to cull out key learning, insights
Prior knowledge and experience of working with teachers/classrooms
Experience
1-3 years of experience in the education sector, specifically in teaching, curriculum design or teacher training
Facilitation of workshops for adults, preferably in both small and large groups both
Previous work experience with government agencies is preferred
Proficiency in Hindi and English language, both written and spoken, is preferred
Salary and benefits
Compensation will be Rs 5,50,000 (non-negotiable).
Monthly reimbursements for phone and internet bills
Inclusive and diverse teams
Great Place To Work Certified
Dedicate sum to avail health insurance and pro-bono therapist on board
Paid Period and Well-being leaves
Location: Narendra Nagar Block, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Note: Preference will be given to those from minority communities, including women, trans and non-binary people from Muslim and other religious minority communities.
Annually based
Uttarakhand , India
Uttarakhand , India
