Manager- Teacher Training

Position: Teacher Trainer

(Teacher Training Expertise)

Level: Manager/ Senior Assistant Manager

Reporting To: Deputy Project Head

Reportees: Yes

Role Overview:

The Manager will be responsible for designing, coordinating & delivering teachers' training programs, overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations within their geography, ensuring the smooth, implementation of educational programs and activities for the project. This role places a strong emphasis on team handling, government liaising, effective communication, event coordination, administrative efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

Role & responsibilities:

Training Program Development, Delivery, and Management:

Design, develop, and implement effective and engaging beneficiary training programs.

Conduct large group trainings for various stakeholders (teachers, HMs, Govt change makers) in various geographic locations.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with educational standards

Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of in-house and external training programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and participant engagement.

Collaborate with internal teams to assess training needs, identify gaps, and tailor programs accordingly.

Training Module Development:

Lead the development and refinement of training modules and materials, ensuring alignment with the latest educational trends and pedagogical research.

Integrate innovative training methodologies and technology-enhanced learning approaches into the training curriculum.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of training programs. Analyse data and feedback to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and overall program effectiveness. Lead and conduct training/classroom observations across various locations.

Financial management:

Coordinate the budget for the intervention.

Responsible for implementing activities as per the project requirements.

Coordinate for fund utilization judiciously and follow compliance as defined by the organization.

Develop and manage operational budgets, tracking expenses, and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies.

Support the state governments/technical partners in designing/quality assuring curricular and instructional materials such as learning progression, lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, teacher training modules

Planning, Monitoring, and Communication of the Project execution

Develop annual learning and growth plans for the team.

Work closely with the MIS and M&E team for regular data point updates and keep refreshing plans as per requirement.

Submit monthly/quarterly reports/ presentations of progress and gap analysis in input, output, processes, and financial budget to the management.

Regularly communicate about project progress to stakeholders within.

Ensure program quality through assessment, design, and development.

People Management / Team Management

Lead and guide the team in accomplishing set goals on time.

Provide mentorship for the team and guide in career progress and self-development.

Collaborate with HR in consultation with the Deputy Project Head on the retention of key talent and succession planning for building a strong second line of leadership across the program.

Candidate specifications:

Educational Qualification

· Bachelor's/Master's degree in Education

Years of experience

· Prefers 8-10 years of experience in teacher training

· Experience in teaching in a government or low-cost private school setting is preferred

· Curriculum development & instructional design experience, including designing Learning Outcome progressions, Lesson Plans/Teacher Guides, Teaching and Learning aids, Worksheets.

· Experience in designing and delivering training, coaching, program implementation & capacity building programs for teachers and teacher coaches/administrators, especially in mainstream/low-skill contexts.

· Knowledge and experience in Edutech and project management would be an added advantage

Travel Requirement

This role involves extensive travel (up to 40-50%) across assigned project sites, partner locations, and stakeholder offices. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent intercity or interstate travel, sometimes on short notice.

Age: 35 and above

Work skills

· Strong command of spoken and written Marathi, Hindi & English

· Robust knowledge of the most recent relevant policies, regulations, theories, and practices

· Thorough understanding of school curriculum for the public/private sector

. Good presentation skills

· Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with partner schools

Other skills

· People management skills

· Maturity to engage, collaborate, and influence experienced government stakeholders and beneficiaries

· Exquisite interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and in written formats

· Must be able to work well in a team environment, as well as promote inclusiveness and communication among team members

· Ability to anticipate and solve problems and have strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.

· Reflective and a continuous learner

· Strong creative instincts to develop new approaches and solutions

Role Specification:

Nature of job: Permanent

Location: Kotak Education Foundation- HO, Deonar, Mumbai

Hours of work: 8 hours; 6 days a week; 2 Saturdays off every month, apart from the Sunday fixed weekly off

Working conditions: This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages.

Benefits

· Leave benefits from the date of joining

· Coverage under Health Medical Insurance for self & family from the date of joining

· Life Cover from the date of joining

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• teacher's training : 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Marathi (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person