Academic Coordinator

Association Type: Full Time

Overview:

To enable the transformation of Schools to adopt experiential learning of science by mentoring and supporting Teachers, and working with the Principal, Management, and education department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that every science learning session is facilitated experientially from class 6 - 10
• Support teacher to plan & prepare for the class to teach experientially
• Work with the Principal and Management to ensure adequate, timely information and support is available to the teachers and students
• Be the single point of contact and coordinate all activities on behalf of Prayoga with specific schools as per the academic plan
• Collect and maintain data as relevant for education research from the classroom and other activities at the school
• Participate in discussions and activities of Prayoga to effectively and appropriately support the transformation of schools

Qualication

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Science or Engineering. B.Ed. is preferred. Demonstrated interest in working with schools and education systems is a plus.
• Good interpersonal and observation skills
• Good written and verbal communication in English & Kannada.
• Familiarity with basic use of computers and the internet
• Willingness to travel frequently between the assigned schools/offices.

Training will be provided on:

• Ensure the addition of experiential learning in schools
• Experiential learning pedagogy
• Work with Management & Principals in schools to create and facilitate the experiential learning process
• Use of educational tools for observation and data collection
• Academic planning and reporting
• Classroom management

For information about Prayoga, visit: prayoga.org.in