Program Associate, Schools Program

About the role :

We are hiring a Program Associate to support the implementation of our Schools Program in Mysore,Karnataka . This role will focus on effective program delivery, mentoring master trainers and teachers, facilitating student-led innovation events like Ideathons and Hackathons, and managing district-level stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring experience in teaching, strong training and communication skills, and a deep understanding of working with government systems and education programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support Master Trainers (MTs) and teachers in implementing Ideathons and Hackathons

• Plan and facilitate school and district-level innovation events and share-outs

• Support MTs with content queries and technical escalations via chatbot and WhatsApp

• Conduct regular school visits and phone check-ins to observe and improve classroom engagement

• Organize MT review calls and district-level department updates

• Coordinate and support cascade training delivery with MTs, Program Coordinators, and DIETs

• Attend and assist in in-person training across blocks/districts

• Maintain training data and documentation

• Liaison with District and Block Education Officials, Principals, and School Heads

• Conduct orientations, review meetings, and ensure buy-in for program delivery

• Track and report program progress in line with the M&E framework

• Support data quality checks, documentation of best practices, and field impact stories

• Coordinate assessments (baseline/endline) and maintain chatbot engagement records

Required Attributes :

• Degree in Social Work (MSW/BSW) or equivalent social development background
• 1–2 years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders
• Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing
• Willingness to travel frequently within districts
  Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written)
• Brownie Points: Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking, or critical thinking approaches in education

Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

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To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

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