Academic Associate

The Academic Associate of the Teacher Excellence Lab will work with the Academic Lead to ensure project goals are achieved. Additionally, they will support teaching faculty to successfully plan and implement the project at the center. The key responsibilities include - Research and creation of interactive and engaging content on topics included in the courses. Design PPTs and sessions for aspiring teachers. Design various components for blended learning courses, encompassing presentations, voice-over narration scripts, alongside lesson plans and other material for aspiring teachers, to foster robust support and cultivate their ongoing professional development. Design assessments to check for knowledge mastery. Contribute to the making of project reports as required and support the Academic Lead as needed to be accountable for the outcomes of the projects. Create timely (monthly, quarterly, and annual) project status and impact reports for the leadership team Conduct classroom observations or user interviews as necessary to gain feedback on the created content and tweak it as necessary Participate in all the organisational team spaces and structures. Requirements Education Experience Prior experience in developing content for Teacher Professional Development. At least 1-2 years of experience working on e-content creation projects with a knowledge of instructional design theories and principles. A degree in education (D.Ed., M.S.Ed., or B.Ed) is preferred. Prior experience in teaching students or training teachers on FLN concepts will be an added advantage. Knowledge of audio-visual video production will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills Capabilities Functional knowledge (oral and written) of Marathi English is mandatory Content development skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Expertise in tools like Videoscribe, Filmora, Articulate 360, Premiere Pro, etc, for video editing. Interest in exploring AI tools for educational media development. A strong ability to create outstanding presentations Skilled in the use of MS Office and G-Suite Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties High openness to learning Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment. Ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders partners