Academic Coordinator-DTP

Background

Approach

1. Co-creating high-quality curricular resources and building teacher capacity
2. Developing academic leadership to coach and mentor teachers
3. Providing data-driven advisory support and policy implementation guidance

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Teacher Support (50%)

• Identify and select Grades 1–5 teachers to strengthen Foundational Literacy and Numeracy practices.
• Strengthen Foundational Literacy and Numeracy practices among assigned teachers through academic support and classroom engagement.
• Use classroom evidence to identify teachers’ academic and pedagogical needs and provide targeted support, feedback and demonstrations to improve classroom practice.
• Support teachers in translating Shikshan Parishad and other program inputs into effective classroom practices, and track changes in implementation to adapt support accordingly.
• Conduct classroom observations using classroom observation tool to strengthen teaching-learning practices.
• Conduct baseline and endline classroom observations of assigned teachers to assess teaching-learning practices and track academic progress.

2. Academic Planning & Readiness (20%)

• Develop a strong understanding of the program progression, academic goals and expected classroom practices, and plan academic support for assigned teachers accordingly.
• Prepare thoroughly for academic inputs and develop mastery over content, pedagogy, demonstrations, prerequisite knowledge and likely misconceptions.
• Use classroom observations and teacher interactions to identify academic gaps, strengthen subsequent planning, and share relevant academic insights and effective practices with the wider team.

3. Stakeholder Management (10%)

• Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with KPs, HMs, and other relevant school-level stakeholders in the assigned geography.
• Regularly coordinate with KPs and HMs to update them on program activities, classroom implementation, and progress.
• Work with KPs and HMs to build their ownership of the interventions being implemented in their schools.
• Coordinate with KPs and HMs to ensure that planned classroom activities are implemented effectively.
• Keep the Extension Officer and BEO informed about the progress of program implementation, key developments, and relevant field-level insights, as required.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of planned classroom and program activities.

4. Documentation (10%)

• Document all classroom observations, assessments, and program activities in the data management system.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of DMS entries, forms, and other program documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of assigned teachers, classrooms, observations, assessments, and program activities.
• Document relevant classroom practices, teacher journeys, and field-level insights.
• Share regular updates on implementation progress, challenges, and support required with the Project Associate and Manager.
• Contribute field evidence and examples of effective practices for program reviews and organisational learning.

5. Monitoring & Evaluation (10%)

• Conduct baseline and endline assessments for assigned classrooms at teacher and student level, as planned.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of classroom observations, assessments, and other monitoring activities.
• Use classroom observation and assessment data to identify implementation gaps and inform subsequent teacher support.
• Support the team in analysing classroom-level data and generating insights for improving implementation.
• Support control-group observations when required.
• Use assessment and observation evidence to inform subsequent classroom support and implementation decisions.
• Support block-level training program through academic demonstrations, preparation, or logistics when required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in executing educational projects.
• Experience working in Maharashtra with government teachers, either teaching students or lesson demonstration with students is a MUST.
• Experience in facilitating training with teachers would be highly preferred.
• Graduation in any discipline, D.Ed, B.Ed, MA Education is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid two-wheeler driving licence and access to a two-wheeler for regular travel to assigned schools and classrooms within the district.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Strong classroom observation and feedback skills, with the ability to identify classroom practices, understand teacher needs and provide relevant support.
• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching practices and explain the academic and pedagogical thinking behind them.
• Strong communication skills in the regional language, with the ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with teachers, KPs, HMs and government stakeholders. Working knowledge of English is required for internal communication and documentation.
• Willingness to continuously learn and strengthen content and pedagogical understanding through preparation, practice, observation and feedback, with a genuine interest and passion for education.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, works independently, uses evidence to inform decisions, and proactively responds to challenges and changing program requirements.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, KPs, HMs and the wider team, is open to feedback and different perspectives, and builds positive relationships towards shared program goals.

Location and Compensation