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Project Lead, Teacher Training

Organization: Peepul

Apply By: 10 Aug 2019

Location: New Delhi(Delhi)

Project

Capacity Building Programme: Peepul’s Capacity Building Programme in collaboration with the government aims to build the capacity, skills and mind sets of teachers to teach more effectively and create a positive learning environment for students in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the academic progress for all the partnered schools.

Lead content research and development for the training programme.

Lead planning and facilitation of trainings modules for the teachers and principals enrolled in the programme

Closely work with the monitoring and evaluation team to measure programme’s impact.

Partner with the government officials and act as an academic advisor to them.

Conduct school visits with the principal and provide feedback to improve teachers’ performance.

Diagnose schools’ needs and mentor training team to improve learning outcomes.

Ensure timely implementation of classroom observation with a strong focus on execution and quality assurance – including data validity checks, analysis/ interpretation and editorial support.

Measure team’s progress and determine areas of improvement to provide required support.

Support evaluation procedures to ensure that assessment of teachers’ performance and progress  is accurate and reliable.

Adapt and improve the structure and materials of training sessions based on feedback by Training Lead and Education Director.

Produce periodic reports of the training for internal use and for funder reports.

Closely work with finance team to oversee training budget.

Plan and execute training for capacity building team’s professional development.

Empower and support the team to drive high-quality implementation of training priorities.

Person Specification

Experience

Master’s degree in education or a related field.

At least 8-12 years of total work experience, having spent at least 5-6 years in teaching, training and content development.

Preference will be given to candidates with NTT, B.El.Ed, B.Ed degrees or to alumni of academic Fellowship programmes like Teach for India

Experience of having worked successfully in at least one school in an urban, multi-cultural setting, teaching students from backgrounds of socio-economic disadvantage

Holistic understanding of curriculum for students and teachers

Strong group facilitation skills, particularly with large groups

Prior coaching and mentoring experience in education sector will be preferred

Behaviours

Effective management style that encourages participation, innovation and confidence

Enthusiasm for taking on a start-up role, in what will be a fast-paced, growing, changing network

Performance orientation - sets and achieves high standards for self and others

Flexible and adaptable style, responding positively to changing demands

Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff within a performance management framework, including professional development and effective management of underperformance

Ability to develop the leadership skills of others

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Resilience and motivation to lead the teachers through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision and direction

Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student

Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your resume along with a covering letter explaining why one is interested in applying for the role, to indiarecruitment@arkonline.org , ensuring one specifys the role he/she is applying for in the subject line of the e-mail. Please include the details of at least two referees within your application.

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