Simple Education Foundation | JD 2025
Program Associate - [Implementation]
At Simple Education Foundation (SEF) we work with the government to build state-wide
strengthening programs for teachers and principals to increase the standard of teaching in
government schools across India. Our mission is to strengthen 1 million educators by 2028.
We are a highly driven team with over 50 years of cumulative experience in teaching in classrooms
and working with government school systems. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious
enough to make this mission come true in our lifetime. To help us accelerate our impact, we are
looking to onboard more members on our paper plane!
About the role
At the core of SEF’s mission lies the belief that educators and communities are the foundation of
educational transformation. The Field Implementation Associate role in Punjab is designed to
bring this philosophy to life by driving impactful, ground-level change in government schools.
As a Program Associate( Implementation), you will engage closely with schools, teachers, and
communities at the district level, ensuring the success of SEF’s education initiatives. Through
dynamic classroom demonstrations, personalized support for teacher coaches, and continuous
on-ground engagement, you will empower educators to create meaningful and effective learning
environments.
This role provides:
●A hands-on opportunity to collaborate with educators and government bodies at the
block level, addressing real-world challenges, bridging the gap between policy and
practice, and driving impactful interventions.
●An opportunity to design and facilitate meaningful teaching and learning initiatives,
ensuring they address block-level education needs and improve teaching practices in
government schools.
●A chance to support transformation in Punjab, creating a lasting impact on how children
experience learning in government schools.Please note that this is a two-year contractual role, with the possibility of extension based on
program needs.
If you're passionate about education, problem-solving, and working directly with diverse
communities to drive change, this role offers the perfect platform to grow, contribute, and learn
What will you do?
●Collaborate with district-level stakeholders: Build and sustain meaningful relationships
by regularly engaging with stakeholders, aligning on priorities and facilitating the adoption
of innovative practices.
●Support school-level implementation: Conduct regular school visits/classroom
observation to coach and mentor teachers and administrators (like District Education
Officers (DEOs), DIET Principals and block resource coordinators (DRCs/BRCs)) ensuring
on-ground adoption of best practices and providing constructive feedback through data,
conversations, and recognitions.
●Assist in designing and delivering interventions: Work closely with managers to develop
engaging, contextually relevant interventions (workshops, trainings, meetings), and
facilitate their delivery to empower educators and stakeholders.
●Support data collection processes: Assist designing in executing structured processes for
collecting qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring data accuracy and relevance under
the guidance of managers.
●Document learning and share knowledge: Maintain organised records of field visits,
insights, trackers, processes, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and
programme impact. Additionally, create post-field visit stories and observation reports for
government stakeholders, incorporating visual aids, testimonies, and other engaging
elements to effectively communicate ground realities.
Core Competencies for all SEF Employees
●Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives,
effectively navigating and managing ambiguity to achieve common goals.
●Communicates Effectively
Delivers clear and direct multi-mode (written+oral) communications that conveys an
understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, progress, learnings, and
challenges.
●Enables Learning & Development
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal
development channels for self and others
●Strategically uses inputs (Data + Design)
Is able to use data to make sense of the work we do and engage in data-driven design.
Utilizes insights from data outcomes to design user experiences and interventions
Competencies for this role
●Project Management
Manage their own schedule and prioritise tasks based on goals independently without
support to meet the desired outcomes of the program.
●Adapting to Dynamic Environments
Thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to manage ambiguity and
make informed decisions despite limited clarity.
●Classroom Pedagogy
Designing and delivering effective teaching strategies that foster meaningful learning
experiences and promote student engagement and understanding.
●Design & Facilitation
Develop and deliver tailored training sessions that address local needs, while facilitating
engaging, informative, and reflective sessions for both large and small groups of diverse
stakeholders. Promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill-building to drive
meaningful impact.
Mindset Required
●Adaptability, grit and resilience
●Innovative, resourceful & problem solving
●Compassion with the process, towards people & self
●Patience and humility to navigate all kinds of unprecedented challenges and work
demands
Knowledge
●Full proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Punjabi.
●Knowledge of Teacher centric education, practices and development structures●
Knowledge of creating session plans and conducting research to cull out key learning,
insights
●Prior knowledge and experience of working with teachers/classrooms
Experience
●1-3 years of experience in the education sector, specifically in teaching, curriculum design
or teacher training
●Facilitation of workshops for adults, preferably in both small and large groups both
●Previous work experience with government agencies is preferred
●Proficiency in Hindi and English language, both written and spoken, is preferred
Salary and benefits
Compensation will be Rs 5,50,000 (non-negotiable).
●Monthly reimbursements for phone and internet bills
●Inclusive and diverse teams
●Great Place To Work Certified
●Dedicate sum to avail health insurance and pro-bono therapist on board
●Paid Period and Well-being leaves
Location: Rupnagar District in Punjab
Note: Preference will be given to those from minority communities, including women, trans and
non-binary people from Muslim and other religious minority communities.
Annually based
