Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and self-starting individual to work on different aspects of this school program in Chennai. The roles and responsibilities include:

• Facilitating book exploration programs for two days once every two weeks. You will be expected to facilitate for a total of 20 hours in a month, spread over 4 days (Thursdays and Fridays).
• Supporting the curriculum design for the sessions based on two books throughout this program.
• Providing written feedback to the children on their group projects.
• Creating a digital scrapbook documenting the work done during the program.
  

Required Experience, Skills, and Mindsets

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or other social science fields.
• 4+ years of experience in social impact, education, and international development, with at least 2 years of teaching experience (preferably English, Language or Social Sciences) in schools or after-school programs.
• Strong communication (written & verbal) skills; prior experience in documentation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to facilitate for different age groups using experiential tools and pedagogies; Experience in facilitating for large groups (30+) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to take full ownership over the work and manage time independently.
• Strong belief in the power of literature and stories to build life skills in children and form communities with adults.
  

Time Commitment

We are looking for an individual based in Chennai. The individual will be expected to travel to the school (based in Poonamallee) and work remotely on other aspects of this role. The salary/compensation for this position is INR 15000- 20,000 per month for 30-40 hours of work for the entire month. Please note that we will provide additional travel and food reimbursements based on the organisation’s policy. We are looking for someone to start in November 2025.

Application Details

Please send your CV along with a letter detailing your motivations for this role to the email addresses given below.

• poorvajaprakash@skillitresders.org
• srilakshmir@skillitreaders.org
  

About SkilLit Readers

SkilLit Readers is a story-led skills lab that transforms books into launchpads for real-world expression and thinking. We re-imagine what reading can lead to with the help of integrated and multidisciplinary learning. Our programs are designed to spark confidence and build life skills such as communication, critical thinking and self-reflection. SkilLit Readers offers reading-led programs where we explore books in a playful and experiential way. We use music, roleplay, pictures, writing, art, craft, building, movement, games and polls to convert books into creative experiences. We are led by a team of LSE, Columbia University, and Azim Premji University Alumnae.

Context

: We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with a school in Chennai, to implement an in-school program from November 2025 to January/February 2026. This initiative will involve approximately 300 sixth-grade students participating in six sessions focused on two books. The program will culminate in a showcase where students present group projects based on their learnings. This is our second collaboration with the school, and we plan to expand our team by adding a Chennai-based member to meet the school's needs while exploring further opportunities in the area.