Position summary Samanta Foundation works for Education access to all leading to holistic development of communities. The current opening for Program Associate - II is specifically designed for our ongoing project work in the area of early, foundational and preparatory stages of learning for students/children as part of the education system in Uttarakhand. The position is designed to nurture the local youth as leaders who work as part of the larger team in core areas of curriculum, context, teaching learning materials, teaching in the long term towards enabling schools and communities in ensuring a holistic and relevant education. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University. Minimum 12-24 months of experience in a role in education (contextual literature, curriculum preparation, teaching, teaching learning materials), responsible for teachers’ growth, culture and team building. Demonstrated experience of working in a team with adults in order to achieve results. Demonstrated success in leading teams to ambitious outcomes and building organisation culture. Roles and Responsibilities Contextual curriculum as per current NCF and NEP 2020 for preparatory stage. Prepare contextual learning material - Project Based Learning content, Story books, Workbooks, TLMS etc. Reviewing, providing feedback on lesson plans, unit plans, assessments and wherever required co-plan with Fellows. Building a strong team culture Facilitate and enable collaborative learning, team support and strong self and peer accountability Clarify and reinforce adherence to organisational and school policies, practices and procedures within the teams. As an ambassador of the movement, maintain positive relationships with school administration, HM, and various stakeholders. Support in recruitment and Selection of Fellows. Show more Show less
The Program Associate - II position at Samanta Foundation is tailored for individuals passionate about providing education access to all for the holistic development of communities, particularly focusing on early, foundational, and preparatory stages of learning in Uttarakhand. As a Program Associate - II, you will be part of a dynamic team working towards nurturing local youth as leaders within the education system. Your role will involve contributing to curriculum development, creating teaching learning materials, and supporting teachers" growth and development to ensure a comprehensive and relevant education for students. To be considered for this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University and have a minimum of 12-24 months of experience in education-related roles such as curriculum preparation, teaching, or working with teaching learning materials. Your ability to work collaboratively with adults, lead teams effectively, and drive ambitious outcomes will be essential for success in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Develop contextual curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for the preparatory stage. - Create contextual learning materials including Project-Based Learning content, storybooks, workbooks, and teaching learning materials. - Review and provide feedback on lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments, collaborating with Fellows when necessary. - Foster a strong team culture that promotes collaborative learning, mutual support, and accountability. - Ensure adherence to organizational and school policies, practices, and procedures within the teams. - Maintain positive relationships with school administration, Headmasters, and other stakeholders as an ambassador of the Foundation's mission. - Assist in the recruitment and selection of Fellows to support the Foundation's initiatives. Join us in our mission to empower communities through education and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in Uttarakhand.,