Program Associate - EL Build (Teacher)

Job Description: Program Associate – EL Build

About Enabling Leadership

We have a mission to change the world and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us! At Enabling Leadership, we believe that creating a different generation of “leaders” is the solution to most of the complex global challenges we face today.

Our unique programs, “EL - Create” (music), “EL - Play” (football) and EL- Build (Lego) are designed to equip children, especially those who are economically and educationally marginalized, to rewrite the definition of being “successful”. It is essential to redefine this in terms of people who take responsibility for their own individual, and our shared, combined futures. Our young “leaders” demonstrate and embody these values, principles, behaviors, choices and actions, recognizing that in order for me to win, everyone must win.

Every child can, and should be a leader – a role model, a global citizen and a positive contributor – it is critical for every individual to be this kind of a leader, and not just a handful of people. Now, more than ever, children need to recognize that we live in a shared world and we must learn to collaborate, think creatively and inspire positive action. Learn more at www.enablingleadership.org

Working at Enabling Leadership

As a culture-first organization, we are looking for individuals who embody the values and behaviors we work tirelessly to teach our students every day. Our teams have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of stakeholders including children, parents, school communities, sportspersons, musicians, artists, volunteers, nonprofits, media and educational institutions, and corporates amongst others. We look for individuals who pride themselves on high performance and productivity, whilst also prioritizing individual wellbeing (we don’t limit sick leave days, we believe every employee’s health comes first!). Our staff design and manage their own schedules, choose where to work from (no cubicles!), and have a dynamic leadership team to work with. Our priority is to develop passionate, responsible, creative and accountable employees, championing our values in today’s world.

EL - Build Program

Build uses the pedagogy of play to enable children to create a world of their imagination and open up possibilities. Through the program which embeds the principle of positive play, students look at their home, community, school, village, city, country, and the world at large, with a new eye and work collectively, towards finding solutions for problems they encounter. As students become more aware of themselves and their surroundings, they use their exhibition opportunities to show us the world they want to be a part of, setting an example for us to follow and leading from the front.

Function: Build Program Associates will work in the city team to deliver a minimum of 8 sessions a week, in a classroom with a group of 20-25 students over 8-9 months (June/ July to February/ March). They will plan and conduct classes using building blocks, with the objective of life skills and leadership development in students. These classes are experiential - with a lot of emphasis on active, challenging-based, and student-centric learning.

The Program Associates will be trained for 6-8 days in July/August before program launch and during the year. There will also be a mid-year training in September/October. The teachers will be guided and mentored by the Program Manager in their city to plan and implement their sessions.

Reports to: Program Manager
Location: The candidate will have to be based in the operational site for the role - Bangalore

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Program Delivery:

- Conduct a minimum of 8 sessions (4 classrooms) a week in blended mode. This may involve teaching in virtual/in-person classrooms spread across the city.

- Complete 48 sessions per classroom (of 20 students each) throughout the program timeline.

- Actively plan lessons with the Program Manager and document them.

- Fill session report form after the class as a part of reflection/documentation.

- Work with the students to prepare them for the mid-year and the final Build showcase.

- Keep track of student attendance and progress in predefined formats.

• Program Development

- Help the Program Manager Identify training needs and other support required by the facilitators, and coordinate with him/her to design training modules around that. Assist in delivery, in case required.

- Works with the PM to ensure standardization, share & adopt best practices, provide contextual feedback, and contribute to program focus areas

- This includes the creation of dockets of resources (games, activities) that can be used by facilitators as a part of the program, lesson planning with other facilitators, and/or adding new components to the program.

- Supports M&E team with assessments, impact studies, focus group interviews at the beginning and end of the academic year.

Training & Capacity Building

- Participate and facilitate sessions during the beginning of the year and mid-year training as per the schedule shared by the organization.

- Participate in the monthly learning circles to share best practices with other teachers and prepare for the upcoming classes

- Work with the Program Manager to build teaching capacity as per their feedback.

- Participate in workshops (organized by EL) for capacity building

• Events and Other Support:

- Be available as a substitute teacher in necessary scenarios.

- Communicate with the school point of contact regularly for scheduling and rescheduling classes & on class progress.

- Participate in the Mid-Year & End of Year Build Events along with the class to strengthen their learnings

- Support the city team in ensuring smooth planning and delivery of the program

- Support / attend internal school events or external events where your students have an opportunity to participate

Minimum Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline

2. At least 1 year of teaching experience and working with young children (7-12) in a formal/informal setting.

3. Interest and Experience in DIY or personal projects/experimentation.

4. Ability to work individually/ in teams.

5. Working knowledge of MS Office/G Suite for working & WhatsApp for communication purposes

6. Good time management and organizational skills (demonstrable)

7. Knowledge of Kannada for Dharwad/Bangalore will be required. Knowledge of Marathi for Pune.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

1. Requires intra-city travel to EL schools

2. Requires conducting classes in under-resourced schools in all weather conditions

3. Attending EL training is non-negotiable. The dates for the same will be communicated during the selection process.

4. Respect and sensitivity towards the schools and children EL works with

5. Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.

6. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

7. Working on events may include travel and physical demands of putting up a production

Salary: Competitive & experience based

How to apply: send your CV to [email protected]

Enabling Leadership is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Types: Part-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025