Project Lead, FLN Program Design and Implementation

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop structured pedagogy resources (learning outcome frameworks, lesson plans, worksheets, textbooks, assessments)
• Ensure engaging, pedagogically sound content aligned with NIPUN Bharat, NCERT/SCERT frameworks, global best practices
• Test and iterate prototypes in school with teachers and mentors
• Own projects end-to-end from planning, tracking t execution
• Manage internal teams, allocate resources, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Communicate proactively with with internal and external stakeholders

Field Implementation Teacher Support

• Lead on-the-ground execution, ensuring effective use of instructional materials in classrooms.
• Analyse student assessment and classroom observation data design support solutions (coaching, micro-training, instructional explainers, remedial programs).
• Strengthen CSF field teams through training, joint school visits, and coaching.

Required Experience and Skills: The ideal candidate brings 6-10 years of experience in mathematics curriculum design and implementation backed by strong project, team and stakeholder management skills.

Educational Expertise Pedagogical Knowledge:

Proven Experience: 6-10 years in FLN teaching, curriculum design, and teacher training with a leading educational organization engaged in school improvement at scale

• Pedagogical Knowhow: In-depth understanding of early-grade literacy and numeracy approaches including Science of Learning, Balanced Literacy, and C-P-A Numeracy
• Curriculum Expertise: Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive structured pedagogy materials including curriculum sequences, lesson plans, workbooks, assessments and teacher training modules
• Classroom Implementation: Experience delivering model lessons, coaching teachers, and facilitating effective training sessions
• Data-Driven Instruction: Skill in utilizing assessment and teaching data to improve teaching practices and student outcomes
• Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively (10-12 days monthly) to state capitals and remote districts

Project People Management Skills

• Project Management: Ability to deliver complex projects under tight timelines with clear goals, effective processes, and quality outcomes
• Team Leadership: Track record managing 3-4 team members through full cycle of recruiting, training, and performance development
• Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional ability to build trust, collaborate with and influence diverse partners including government officials and technical experts
• High Agency: Ability to self-start initiatives, work around constraints, tolerate ambiguity and push work agendas forward
• Bilingual Proficiency: Strong English and Hindi communication skills with persuasive presentation abilities across multiple audiences
• Mission-Driven Mindset: Passionate commitment to improving learning outcomes at scale within government education systems
• Growth Orientation: Embraces continuous learning, reflection, and constructive feedback