Associate Director

Role: Associate Director - Learning Experience (Schools Program), BangaloreExperience: 10+ yearsSalary: Up to 19-24 LPA _____________________________________________________ About the role: The Associate Director - Learning Experience (Schools Program) anchors the design, strategy, and operationalisation of the Learning Experience (LE) for the organization's schools program. This pivotal role ensures that all programmatic interventions including teacher capacity building, content development, ed-tech integration, AI curriculum development, and career pathwaysare aligned with organizational strategy, future skills priorities, and sustainability goals.  Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership Anchor the overall LE strategy across programmatic and state-specific goals, integrating the new Learning Experience Framework (LEF) and learning and product philosophy. Define, communicate, and operationalize strategies for teacher-led adoption, engagement of Master Trainers and District Officials, and career exploration initiatives. Lead the development and mainstreaming of AI curriculum, career exploration programs, and thematic learning journeys for students, teachers, and school leaders. Support program leadership in defining and executing integrated program-product strategies aligned with future skills priorities. Ensure alignment of all LE initiatives with broader organizational objectives, donor requirements, and state education systems. 2. Team Management & Capacity Building Lead a team of EdTech Architects, Capacity Building Specialists, and Education Specialists. Mentor and support team members in their functional areas: content design, teacher capacity building, digital learning, and operational implementation. Build internal team capacities in facilitation, product-oriented program perspectives, digital tools adoption, program strategy, and comfort with data. Define growth pathways, realign roles, and ensure accountability for LE team deliverables. 3. Program Implementation & Operational Oversight Ensure successful mainstreaming of teacher-led adoption initiatives including ideathons, hackathons, AI curriculum, and career-oriented pilots. Oversee the product lifecycle design, integration into classroom practice, and adoption at scale, ensuring learning resources are aligned with pedagogy and state ecosystem needs. Support state teams in operationalizing cascade-based strategies (Master Trainers, DRGs, Change Leaders) to drive capacity-building and sustainability. Conduct regular field visits to assess implementation quality, provide feedback, and refine approaches based on ground realities. Anchor process documentation, action research, and evidence collection to inform future design and planning. 4. Product & Innovation Strategy Collaborate with central product teams on product development and innovation for flagship programs. Contribute implementation insights and government priorities to product strategy and decision-making. Validate product prototypes through field feedback and user experience testing. Build state team capacities on effective product usage, digital pedagogy, and learner-centered delivery. Ensure strong feedback loops between state implementation and product innovation for continuous improvement. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 10+ years of experience in education, capacity building, or EdTech program management (preferably in school systems). Leadership: Strong program strategy, operational, and team leadership skills. Expertise: Expertise in curriculum design, learning frameworks, and teacher development. Technical Skills: Experience in digital learning platforms, content strategy, and ed-tech implementation. Data Skills: Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Dec 9, 2025, on Ground ZeroFor any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline: +91-8058331557