Program Leader - Primary Level

Reimagining Education in Rural Haryana

Are you passionate about transforming rural communities through education?

curiosity, critical thinking, and community leadership

Have you always dreamt of working in a rural setting, close to nature, where children’s voices shape their learning journey?

Umang Democratic School

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About Umang Democratic School :

Haryana’s first community-led democratic school

• Student agency & democratic participation

• Experiential, nature-inspired learning

• Socio-emotional development and inclusivity

• Education as community transformation

Our philosophy is rooted in “Jano – Jago – Jagao” (Reflection – Action – Transformation), where learning begins with awareness, grows through reflection, and comes alive through meaningful action.

network of community-led democratic schools across rural Haryana.

About the Role – Program Leader (Primary Level)

design, lead, and sustain

Reporting & Collaboration

• Reports To: Mukesh, Director – Umang Democratic School.

• Direct Reports: Primary teachers (Grades K–2), and early years assistants (as assigned).

Key Collaborations:

• Academic Team: For curriculum co-design and assessments.

• Community Engagement Team: For parent partnerships and field activities.

• Operations Team: For timetables, logistics, and budgeting support.

• Child Well-being & Inclusion Team: For student socio-emotional support and inclusive education.

• Director’s Office: For program strategy, documentation, and monitoring.

Together, these teams co-create a nurturing ecosystem where teachers, students, and families learn with and from each other.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Excellence

• Design and implement

  context-driven, experiential curriculum

  aligned with NCERT/NCF and Umang’s pedagogy.
• Create

  interdisciplinary unit plans

  that connect learning to real-life contexts.
• Integrate

  SEL, arts, play, and nature-based learning

  into the daily program.

2. Instructional Leadership

• Mentor teachers in

  lesson planning, facilitation, and child-centered assessment

  .
• Run

  observation–feedback and reflective practice cycles

  for teachers.
• Strengthen

  inclusive practices

  for diverse learners.

3. School & Community Leadership

• Build systems for smooth curriculum delivery and school operations.
• Foster a

  collaborative, democratic culture

  for teachers and students.
• Engage

  parents and community members

  as active partners in learning.

4. Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage

  timetables, schedules, and daily school operations

  to ensure smooth functioning.
• Support in

  enrollment, admissions, and documentation

  for primary classes.
• Maintain

  attendance, student records, and assessment data

  systematically.
• Coordinate with vendors, resource persons, and local service providers when required.
• Assist in

  budget planning, resource allocation, and procurement

  for the primary program.
• Ensure

  safety, compliance, and basic infrastructure needs

  of classrooms are met.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualification:

  M.A. in Education, APU/Teach For India alumni, or equivalent.

• Experience:

  4–5  years in teaching, curriculum design, or academic leadership (preferably in progressive/alternative schools).
• Strong grounding in

  primary pedagogy, child development, and experiential learning

  .
• Excellent

  curriculum design & teacher coaching

  skills.
• Proficiency in

  English and Hindi (spoken & written).

• A deep commitment to

  democratic, inclusive, and rural education.

Why Join Umang?

• Shape Haryana’s

  first democratic school model for primary education.

• Work in a

  mission-driven, creative environment

  that values autonomy and experimentation.
• Live in a

  vibrant rural community near the Yamuna River

  (two-digit AQI, organic food, fresh dairy).
• Access to

  continuous professional development

  and networks of India’s leading alternative schools.

• Future leadership path:

  After two years, committed educators may be considered for

  long-term leadership or a co-founder role.

Compensation & Commitment

5 – 7 LPA

3–4 year commitment

Umang Democratic School is an equal opportunity employer.

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