Resource Person - Education in Chhattisgarh | Azim Premji Foundation

Azim Premji Foundation

Azim Premji Foundation works to build a just, fair and caring society, with a strong focus on improving government schools in India. It works side by side with teachers, head teachers and education officials in many districts so that every child can get a good education. In the blocks where it works, the Foundation runs Teacher Learning Centres where teachers meet, learn together and share ideas. This role sits within Azim Premji Foundation's Resource Person Education team, which supports government school teachers to grow in their work.

Role

As a Resource Person, you will work with government school teachers in Chhattisgarh and help them become stronger, more confident teachers. Your main focus will be primary school teachers, along with teachers in upper primary schools. You will plan and run training, bring teachers together to learn from each other, and help shape the Foundation's work in your district.

Responsibilities

• Design and run regular training for teachers and head teachers on education and society, subject knowledge, teaching methods, assessment and school leadership.
• Strengthen early language and maths teaching in primary classes, which is a current focus of the work.
• Lead group sessions where teachers work together on subject topics from the school curriculum.
• Mobilise teachers to plan and hold workshops and melas.
• Keep a daily diary, review programmes and your own work honestly, and take part in group discussions that bring fresh ideas into the work.
• Help manage the Foundation's Teacher Learning Centres in different blocks.
• Support colleagues on projects and contribute to district events, programmes and the yearly plan.
• Practise democratic values in daily work and keep learning, both in your subject and as a person.

Requirements

• A graduate degree with at least 5 years of teaching experience, or a postgraduate degree with at least 2 years of teaching experience.
• People with relevant field experience in the social sector may also apply.
• Good working knowledge of both Hindi and English.
• Willingness to travel within the district and across Chhattisgarh.
• Comfort running workshops and group sessions with teachers and head teachers.

Benefits

• Work directly with government school teachers and help improve learning for children across your district.
• Grow academically and as a person, with regular time for reflection and learning built into the work.
• Be part of a team that practises democratic values and supports each other on projects.

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