PM - SPL Direct Teacher Support Program

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing coaching to government school teachers on pedagogy, classroom management, and student engagement
• Design, develop, and refine curriculum materials aligned with national and state educational standards for primary grades.
• Develop engaging and age-appropriate teaching resources, including lesson plans, worksheets, activity guides, and multimedia content.
• Conduct professional development workshops and training sessions for teachers to implement new resources and teaching strategies effectively
• Track and document the progress of teachers and students as a result of coaching interventions.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to provide constructive feedback and support to teachers in their instructional practices.
• Use data and assessments to evaluate the impact of coaching on student learning outcomes.
• Assist teachers in analysing student performance data to inform instruction and identify areas for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with educational stakeholders, including government officials, school administrators, and community organisations, to align resources with school improvement plans.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• An ideal candidate for this role would be someone who
• Bachelors degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred (in education, development studies, public policy, and social sciences)
• 5 to 15 years of work experience in the education sector demonstrating knowledge of teacher professional development, curriculum development, assessment and content creation.
• Experience with primary-grade classroom teaching, academic coaching, mentoring, or professional development for educators is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of primary education pedagogy and child development principles.
• Practical academic expertise in foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher training, classroom observations, instructional coaching, and student assessments within government or low-income schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teachers and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate resources and teaching methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and accessible educational materials.
• Open to New Ideas
• Thrives in Dynamic Environments
• Embodies a Growth Mindset
• Collaborative and Flexible
• Is Resilient and solution-oriented