CITTA India

Are you passionate about education, rural development, and creating opportunities for girls? Join us at the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School (RRGS) in the heart of the Thar desert for a unique fellowship that blends teaching, community engagement, and cultural immersion. Position Title: Gyaan Fellow Location: Full-time role in Kanoi, Jaisalmer (relocation required) Fellowship Start Date : 1st October 2025 About Us – Empowering Girls, Enriching Communities At CITTA India, we believe that lasting change begins with respect, dignity, and a deep connection to the community. We are guided by the belief that when girls are empowered, entire societies are transformed. Our flagship initiative, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School, started its operations in February 2022 as part of the GYAAN Center project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, the school offers free quality education, safe transport, nutritious meals, and a supportive environment where learning is joyful, and every girl feels valued, confident, and free to dream. Using an activity-based learning approach, students develop academic skills, creativity, and confidence while remaining connected to their cultural heritage. Beyond academics, the school is linked to the Women’s Cooperative—a vibrant hub where local artisans preserve traditional crafts, gain financial independence, and share their heritage with pride. Joining CITTA India means becoming part of a bold and creative movement, where education and empowerment create ripples of change across communities. Every day is an opportunity to build futures, break barriers, and celebrate the leadership and potential of women and girls. About the Fellowship Journey & Development Path The fellowship is a two-year transformative journey for young changemakers committed to reimagining rural education for first-time learners. It integrates classroom teaching, community-based projects, and reflective research with personal growth. Fellows are immersed in rural realities, building empathy, problem-solving capacities, and the technical skills required to design meaningful educational change. The Larger Vision : The fellowship is not only about improving classrooms but also about transforming fellows themselves into reflective, empathetic, and skilled changemakers. By living and working in rural communities, fellows learn to design solutions grounded in reality and contribute to long-term educational and social change in the rural landscape of India. Core Processes of the Fellowship: Classroom Teaching – Delivering structured lessons, engaging learners through creative teaching methods, and ensuring measurable progress in literacy and numeracy. Community Immersion – Living in communities to experience the everyday realities of students and families, fostering empathy and deeper understanding. Community Engagement & System Linkages - Strengthen parent-school relationships and encourage community participation in children’s learning, create local learning resources such as libraries or learning corners, lead awareness initiatives on themes like health, financial literacy, or career counselling, work with School Management Committees (SMCs) and other local institutions to improve school governance, build bridges between the school, families, and public systems for long-term sustainability. Action Research & Documentation – Identifying pressing challenges in classrooms or communities, testing interventions, documenting reflections, and producing research-style reports with the help of a dedicated mentor. What the Fellowship Offers: Over two years, fellows gain a holistic set of skills and competencies that prepare them to be transformative leaders in rural education: Technical Skills- Documentation, reporting, and documenting experiences in a structured manner. Learning the art of measuring impact of interventions and student learning progress. Designing and leading contextual interventions in classrooms and communities. Competencies- Building self-awareness and empathy. Strengthening problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Developing a constant pursuit of excellence and resilience in challenging environments. Networking with peers and practitioners for shared learning and mentorship. Comfortable working with ambiguity Salary & Benefits Fellowship stipend: 30,000 INR Per Month with applicable tax deduction. Additional benefits: Shared accommodation, utilities and shared transportation will be provided (exclusive of the stipend). Who We’re Looking For Background : Bachelor’s degree (B.Ed. preferred) or subject specialization, Masters; 2–3 years’ teaching experience preferred. Skills : Strong communication, classroom management, and ability to use modern teaching methods/digital tools. Mindset : Passionate about rural education, adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn. Personal Traits : Humble, empathetic, ethical, and comfortable living in a rural setting. Languages : Oral and verbal proficiency in English; Hindi proficiency desirable. Use of ChatGPT or any AI tools in the application process will lead to rejection of the application Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuqvwORVpxy8b1-zWfdP1nZ8XzfdeIvMsA4UeDS7tvpf6JNQ/viewform