Computer Teacher Trainer

Role Teacher Trainer About Pi Jam Foundation Pi Jam Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit company The organisation is entirely impact-driven and aims to provide all students from government and affordable private schools with Computing and Problem-solving skills which are essential for them to succeed in the 21st-century workplace Pi Jam Foundation aims to provide quality computer science education to students across the country using low-cost open-source technology and a contextual research-based curriculum coupled with innovative pedagogy Whyworkwith us Pi Jam Foundation is a young and growing organization where experimentation and creativity is encouraged amongst everyone in the team As a member you would have the space and time to nurture your own skills and passion in the process of working towards a cause We foster a culture where one can grow as an individual while playing a crucial role in the sustainable expansion of the organization As a part of Pi Jam Foundation s award-winning program you will have the opportunity to contribute to India s youth gaining an opportunity to develop into change-makers of tomorrow About the role As the Teacher Trainer at Pi Jam Foundation You would be responsible for building the capacity of Instruction Specialists ICT Teachers and facilitating Pi Labs at partner government and affordable private schools to create a high-quality computer science education ecosystem for student learning This would include exhibiting excellent training skills teaching a well-balanced analytical and creative mindset to problem-solve and provide innovative solutions along with taking the initiative to own and build a part of Pi Jam reflective of their own core values that concur with the organizational vision and genuinely commits themselves to ensure that the value our program adds to a student s life is sustainable meaningful and greater than individual motivations Roles Responsibilities As aTeacher Trainer you will be tasked with supporting all present and future Pi Jam Foundation educational initiatives and programs Your portfolio will include Trainings and Capacity Building Builds teachers capacity through conducting various training sessions as per the program and on the job assistance during monitoring visits so that they best meet their teaching-learning and school management responsibilities Collect devise and share with schools successful teaching methodologies that can be implemented in the classroom Undertakes teachers training needs assessment prepares training plans develops training aid materials and conducts evaluation of training sessions Assists Program Curriculum Development and Research team in developing training manuals Participates in professional growth and development and stays abreast of current research through continuing education educational seminars workshops conferences membership in profession Participate in sessions during the beginning of the year training programme as per the schedule shared by the organisation Participate in the monthly learning circles to share best practices with other teachers and prepare for the upcoming classes Workwith the Program Manager to build teaching capacity as per their feedback Program Delivery Collects and compiles school and training data and assists the Program team in data analysis and interpretation and report development Submits accurate and proper monitoring supervision training observation and other relevant reports to the Program Team in timely manner Support Program team in order to enhance the quality of basic education Ensure Optimum instructional delivery of Curriculum across the specified grades in assigned school s This may involve teaching travel in classrooms spread across the city Creation of monthly grade specific goals and daily lesson plans with the help of Program Manager in line with Pi Jam s curriculum and teaching philosophy Assess and Monitor Student Learning Outcomes and accomplishments in a variety of ways Assessments Projects Quiz etc on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required Event Coordinate with school authorities teachers and support them to conduct an annual showcase for the students in your school Conduct hackathons quizzes field visits for students to increase interest and provide learning experiences Support Pi Jam Team in basic operational and program event requirements for the annual event s Additional Responsibilities Contribute to the development and growth of Pi Jam Foundation s impact by providing your services and support for out of classroom programs workshops additional R D activities for program curriculum testing the impact and analysis process recruitment and performance appraisals and team-wide decision making Required Qualifications Each of the core responsibilities outlined above need specific skills to fulfill While many of these will be developed and honed through the role some of the following are skills and mindsets we would like you to bring with you to the role and organization Bachelor s or Master s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience Atleast 2 years of teaching training experience and working with children in a formal setting Have awell-balanced analytical and creative mindset to problem-solve and provide innovative solutions Have relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders Been intellectually curious and responsive team contributor delivering and receiving feedback regularly and eager to learn and stay up to date on computer science education Preferred Qualifications Hold a degree in a Science Technology Engineering Math or Education field or have commensurate or demonstrable experience in STEM Computer Science Working knowledge of education and program evaluation methods and experience evaluating programs with an eye to ongoing improvements Have an in-depth understanding of the time and effort demands of a start-up Job Type Contractual Temporary Contract length 3 months Pay 55 000 00 - 60 000 00 per month Work Location In person