Position: Program Leader [Operations - Teacher Training]
Location: Udaipur, Jaipur, Banswara or Sirohi
Number of Positions: 1
Project Name: Khushishaala-Khud ki Khoj: Making Well-being Accessible to Every Child in Rajasthan!
Reports to: Program Director, Khushi Shala
Organization: Kshamtalaya Foundation
About Kshamtalaya Foundation:
Kshamtalaya is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the holistic development of school children from disadvantaged areas. Our mission is to transform schools into spaces that empower all stakeholders. We focus on enhancing the quality of education by strengthening foundational skills in language, mathematics, and science, and by elevating learning outcomes to grade-appropriate levels. Additionally, we prioritize the development of essential life skills, providing children with a comprehensive education that equips them to make informed decisions and lead meaningful lives beyond the classroom.
Building understanding of Well-being curriculum: Kshamtalaya in partnership with Brio and in partnership with Rajasthan State Council of Education Research & Training, Udaipur is launching a Well-being Curriculum in the State. As part of this role, you will be responsible for building an understanding of this curriculum through reading and immersive experiential workshops organized by Kshamtalaya in your respective district.
Training & Development: Support in designing, planning and co-facilitating along with RSCERT officials and Kshamtalaya team members to train the selected master trainers to ensure the team is ready for training block level teachers.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments to track student progress and evaluate the impact of interventions. Collect data and generate reports to inform program decision-making and improvement efforts. Support the teaching staff wherever necessary to ensure all the data has been collected.
Capacity Building: Facilitate need-based capacity building on wellbeing based facilitation skills for the trainers and further teachers, in the respective district.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other District officials, block officials, DIET faculty and Khushi Shala core team to share best practices, and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant attendance, and other relevant data. Prepare timely reports on the implementation, challenges, and successes for internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation and Adaptation: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve program delivery based on feedback, research findings, and emerging best practices in the field of education.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
Prior experience (at least 2 years) working in education, preferably with government stakeholders at district and state level.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Drafting official permission letters in Hindi for state or district level permission is preferred.
Basic data management and analysis skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or Google Suite.
Fluency in Hindi and English (both written and spoken). Spoken fluency in the local language is highly preferred.
Willingness to travel within the district and work flexible hours as needed.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity in education.
Uphold and contribute to Kshamtalaya's culture:
The Khushishaala district resource person will be aligned with Kshamtalaya’s values and approach. You will:
Take ownership of your own development, creating your own learning pathway and strategic plan to achieve your purpose.
Build relationships with your team and immerse yourself in the local geography to understand the essence of the role.
Create opportunities for open and reflective spaces for learning from each other.
Deliberate and practice ‘growth mindset’ consciously.
To be an ideal candidate for Program Leader [Ops - Teacher Training]:
You are deeply concerned about the state of inequity in mental health in India.
You also believe that positive mental health is possible in difficult contexts, and desire to help communities build skills for wellbeing and flourishing.
You may need and require money, but that is not the reason why you are coming here.
You fundamentally believe in the potential of all living beings and that everyone has something to contribute and you work diligently to include everyone, especially those who are frequently systematically not included.
You fundamentally believe love and compassion are absolutely critical to build any large scale movement and core of authentic relationships.
Attitude
Value responsiveness, reliability and punctuality.
Flexibility and resilience to deal with the unexpected.
Belief in building a culture of teamwork and team learning to support one another.
Growth mindset to deal with difficult situations and to continue experimenting and learning.
Trusts people and believes in transparency.
Remuneration
Salary: 3.6 lac per annum
You will be eligible for travel and other reimbursement as per the organisation policy.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling this mandatory form: Work at Kshamtalaya . Please make sure that you attach your CV and the Statement of Purpose.
Deadline for Applications: [7 May 2025]
Kshamtalaya Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of educational excellence and social transformation.
