Lead – Teaching and Learning

1. POSITION VACANT: Lead – Teaching and Learning, CSR Foundation, Mumbai

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a leading Indian CSR organization driving inclusive development through impactful programs in health, education, rural upliftment, and more, in collaboration with public, private, and community partners.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme aims to improve quality of ECCE for 3–6-year-old children, especially in Anganwadi centres. ECCE is one of the new strategic initiatives of the Foundation, and as part of the newly established ECCE team, all team members will play a key role in establishing, strengthening and expanding the programme across multiple states.

The Lead – Teaching and Learning (LTL) will be responsible for product design for, working closely with state teams and other programme leads.

Key Responsibilities:

(A) Curriculum and Content Development:
(1) Lead the design, development, and contextualization of the Foundation’s ECCE curriculum and content for children aged 3-6 years;

(2) Ensure the curriculum aligns with best practices in early childhood education while adapting it to local contexts and cultural settings;

(3) Review and refine teaching materials, resources, and activities to ensure their relevance and effectiveness.

(B) Teacher Training Development:

(1) Lead the creation and development of online/blended/in-person comprehensive teacher training programs aimed at enhancing early childhood education delivery;

(2) Develop and deliver high-quality training programs for teachers, focusing on early childhood development, teaching methodologies, and classroom management;

(3) Design and implement a robust online/blended teacher certification course to ensure the professional growth and qualification of early childhood educators.

(C) Program Monitoring and Strategic Partnership Support:

(1) Support Monitoring and Evaluation teams or partners to build tools for monitoring, support and evaluations;

(2) Work closely with programs and strategy teams to build and nurture partnerships with key stakeholders, including education institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and other relevant partners.

(D) Collaboration with Communications and Research Teams:

(1) Collaborate with the communications team to generate content ideas for program outreach and dissemination;

(2) Support the research team in identifying key research areas, formulating research questions, and contributing to the development of research.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:
Applicants must have a Post graduate degree or equivalent in Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.

Experience:
(1) Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, with a track record of managing complex programmes and leading operations;

(2) Experience working in large programmes in education and/or ECCE.

Skills and Competencies:
(1) Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hindi maybe an advantage;

(2) Excellent documentation, analysis and presentation skills;

(3) Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required;

(4) Working knowledge of project management frameworks and tools, Gantt charts etc.;

(5) Demonstrates high levels of empathy, understanding challenges of stakeholders, listening actively and working in a participatory manner;

(6) Demonstrates creativity in her/his work;

(7) Working knowledge of project management frameworks and tools, Gantt charts etc.

5. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION:  Mumbai

7. REFERENCE: LTL-CSR

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply  by or before June 10, 2025.