Academic Educator Job in Magic Bus India

Department: Child Program (Full time)

Location: Mankhurd, Mumbai

No. of Positions: 5 / Field Staff

Job Brief:

• Running a formal community learning centre to improve foundational literacy and numeracy along with learning outcomes for Math, Science, and English for students of Grades 6 to 10

• Working with parents of first generation learners to improve the foundational literacy and numeracy of parents

• Working with students and families to make the centre popular and maintain high attendance of students at the centre

• Promoting a spirit of self-development among children

Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of Holistic Development Module with adolescents studying in standard 6th- 10th in the community learning centre.

• Effective delivery of foundational literacy and numeracy courses for Grades 6 and 7 leading to improvement of foundational literacy and numeracy

• Effective delivery of eContent for Grades 6 to 10 to improve learning outcomes in Math, Science, and English

• Effective use of instructional strategies for using classroom activities, explanations, practice, tests, etc. to improve learning outcomes of students

• Effective use of formative and summative assessment to understand learning level for foundational literacy and numeracy and academic subjects, and using the assessment to plan learning strategies to improve learning outcome

• To engage children studying in standard 6th to 10th with various creative teaching learning strategies and peer learning strategies at school and community level.

• To prepare yearly, monthly and weekly plans to ensure timely completion of desired learning objectives outlined in project.

• To prepare everyday lesson plans to carry out various activities effectively simultaneously.

• To organize learning activities like story building, discussing newspaper articles, reading books, book reviewing in peers, etc. to enhance their reading and communication skills.

• To prepare activity planner and worksheets to enable children to carry out Science and Mathematics related activities like science experiments, discussions, Mathematics puzzles, games, etc. effectively.

• To engage children in games, art and craft activities like scrabble, best out of waste, puzzles, drawing, etc. to promote joyful learning.

• To arrange learning activities involving digital learning platforms, basic fundamentals of computers and coding with help of self-learning materials.

• To create a congenial learning environment which encourages collaborative joyful learning among children to increase their interest in learning.

• To organize activities like competitions, street plays, celebrating various days, as well as involving parents and locale from community to engage with children in their area of expertise.

• To engage with parents quarterly and update them on the progress of their child s progress.

• To supervise and provide support to the Community Co-ordinators in delivery of Community Connect Tool Kit aimed at developing a supportive eco system (Parents, SMC Members, Community at large) for the adolescent in the community

• To participate in the capacity building programs as per the project design

• To provide constant feedback/ learning s on the basis of implemented curriculum to help refine the curriculum

• To maintain records of daily attendance, daily activities conducted by children individually and in respective group.

• To maintain MIS records as per the prescribed formats

• To document and provide timely and quality updates and reports to key stakeholders regularly

• To support and facilitate data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes

• Manage and maintain the electronic devices (tablet, TV, laptop, speaker, android box, etc.) and accessories for effective usage throughout programme period

• To keep oneself updated on all the developments in safety rules, regulation child rights and protection and ensuring its integration in programs

• To ensure effective communication and reporting upward and down the line of all matters related to the efficiency and effectiveness of the program

• To do capacity building of community coordinators from time to time

• To facilitate/organize/participate in events, visits as required

Reporting Authority: Cluster Manager / Program Manager

Reporting Team: None

Requirements

Desired Competencies:

• Facilitation of foundational literacy and numeracy programmes

• Facilitation of learning outcomes improvement programmes for Grades 6 to 10

• Facilitation of academic learning using electronic devices like tablet and TV along with relevant e-Content

• Digital literacy and computing skills.

• Basic communication skills (written and oral) in regional language and English

• Good facilitation and classroom management skills

• Working in a rural setting

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; and with all levels of staff, volunteers, and school authorities

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Outgoing and convincing

• Ability to learn about, commit to, and educate others on program mission and goals

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduation in any stream and certification in Education or equivalent (B.Ed./ BSW is preferable).

• Experience in teaching Math, Science, and English to Grade 6 to 10 students

• Track record in assuring improved learning outcomes

• Experience of working with rural children and with students who need academic support will be preferred

• Experience of assessment of learning will be preferred