Operations Lead

Job Description

JD for Operations Lead at Involve Learning Solutions Foundation

A brief about us :)

At Involve, were on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they dont just learn betterthey thrive.

We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students werent just passive listeners, but active participantsteaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together.

Today, that vision is alive and growing. Weve worked with almost 1 million students across government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching, trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But its about more than academicsits about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India

We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. Weve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, weve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differentlyand effectively.

But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters.

Who We&aposre Looking For

Were building a team of people who caredeeply. People who have led projects or teams, who can collaborate across organizations, and who genuinely believe in students and their potential.

We want folks who show up with curiosity, kindness, and a relentless drive to solve problems. If you value ownership, integrity, care, quality, and bold ideas, youll fit right in.

This isnt just a job. Its a chance to be part of something biggerto build a movement thats putting students back at the center of education.

Overview of the Program:

Maargadarshi: Involving students in the process of learning through peer-based interventions.

The program includes facilitating peer-based spaces to provide a safe space for student voices in their learning process. This includes:

- Learning the concept of foundation math through peer teaching for students in lower primary grades with a CPA approach. (4th and 5th students teach their junior grades)
- Learning grade-specific math content in peer groups. The students explore different concepts through activities, making it easier to understand these topics in their regular classrooms. (Covering grades 6th,7th and 8th)

Overview of the Role:

The person will be responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of our Maargadarshi Program in respective schools through managing full-time program Coordinators(community champions) to ensure successful program outcomes for all the students. This will include:

1. Implementation (65% of your Ops role)

- Create an action plan to implement the Maargadarshi program with Schools
- Coaching & coordination with coordinators for respective schools to ensure our program is implemented well
- Set up strong processes that enable smooth onboarding of school
- Periodic program reflection and course correction to improve the quality of the program
- Implementing new pilot projects individually, apart from the core program of peer teaching

2. Manage relationships (25% of your Ops role)

- Foster positive relationships with coordinators, teachers, school staff and other stakeholders to get buy-in on change efforts required at the school level
- Engaging external partnerships with organisations/people aimed at addressing pressing needs at the school site
- Engage corporate volunteers via activities for effective CSR management

3. Documenting and reporting (10% of your Ops role)

- Lead efforts to document and report progress & program gaps/challenges on a monthly basis
- Adapt tools or surveys to evaluate, collect data and document stakeholders (parents, teachers, students) responses to intervention
- Analyse feedback from students and teachers to continually improve the effectiveness of the program and implementation
- Creating monthly reports for funders and govt stakeholders

Apply If you have:

- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the education sector,
- Education: An undergraduate degree in any stream is a must; a masters degree is a plus
- Skills: Should be a good planner and a go-getter; Should be able to manage on-ground operations; okay to commute long distances on certain days; be patient with the outcomes; getting things done by leveraging relationships; clarity in their thought process and great communication skills; Ability to manage and inspire people
- Should have a strong sense of data collection, data analysis, knowledge of statistics and be able to set structures for operational data
- Strong work Ethics: Punctuality, Sense of environment, self-driven;
- Interests: Passionate about education; enjoys mentoring and coaching people

Why you should join us:

- High Impact work; Strong ownership for your work and No hierarchy
- Mental Health: We offer a supportive space for our team members to prioritize mental health. Enjoy N number of sessions, and we&aposve got it covered Your mental well-being matters to us.
- Young and Amazing Team (IIT, NIT, Azim Premji University, Teach for India): Read here- IIT Grad Gives Up Rs 21 Lakh/Year Job, Starts Initiative That Could Revolutionise Indias Education
- We are fun. Like crazy fun & we love memes Ask anyone around :)
- We are crazy about Food, so you get brownie points for being a foodie

Location: Anekal, Bangalore (Should be fluent in Kannada, both verbal and reading)

Compensation: INR 4 - 6 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience & fit)

Please be advised that phone calls are solely reserved for inquiries. You are welcome to call with any queries, but please note that applications cannot be submitted via phone calls or by sharing CVs through WhatsApp or email. Kindly ensure that all applications are submitted exclusively through the provided form.

Please contact Niyas, our HR Lead at 9847392021 for details about the role or any further queries.

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