Job Title
Consultant – STEM Coach – Project Jigyaasa
Job Location /no. of positions
Navi Mumbai – One position
Nature of Employment
11 Months Consultancy Agreement
{Extendable up to 2 years based on performance and requirement of the project}
Nature of Job
Project Implementation, Coordination, Networking and Coordinating with stakeholders and communities at the local and state level on the issues of Education Levels at the Municipal Schools of the City and Urban.
About ActionAid Association
ActionAid Association (AAA) is a national organization and an affiliate of ActionAid International federation, a global movement of people working in solidarity with the most marginalized communities to achieve a greater modicum of Social and Ecological Justice.
ActionAid believes in the leadership and empowerment of the marginalised in combating poverty and injustice, and for a life of dignity for all. We draw inspiration from the Constitution of India and other international covenants that envision a just and equal world.
Working in India since 1972, AAA currently operates out of 12 State Offices, spread across 25 States and one Union Territory. A non-profit, AAA has been working with people, by building their agencies and solidarities at local, national and international levels.
About Project Jigyaasa
Project Jigyaasa is an educational initiative of ActionAid and its Corporate Partners, Siemens Pvt. Ltd., to promote curiosity-based learning using STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) methodology in government schools. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students, from the most marginalized communities, in four specific disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The curriculum is interdisciplinary in its approach and practical in its application. The overall objective of the project is to redefine educational pedagogy with a focus on building a scientific temper that will enable critical thinking, curiosity and the spirit of learning among the students at government schools.
- The project is currently running in the cities of Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Pune, Aurangabad, Nasik, Pune Rural in Maharashtra and in both districts of Goa.
- Gandhinagar in Gujrat.
- Kolkata in West Bengal
Duties and Responsibilities
- Visit each school at least twice a month and support teachers as often as possible in STEM teaching.
- Work with the teachers at their pace to synergize STEM methodology into school curriculum by mapping the school syllabus with the STEM kits and consulting the teachers for effective learning outcomes.
- Guide teachers in using STEM methodology, developing evaluation tools/mechanisms, collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure quality public education.
- Network regularly with the local government and education department.
- Prepare monthly work plans to guide individual responsibilities and achieve project milestones.
- Submit regular activity and progress reports for regular monitoring of the project to the StateCoordinator.
- Ensure that STEM methodology is institutionalized in these schools, evidenced by baseline and end line survey to measure enhancement of learning and retention of students.
- Support the team members in Liaoning and advocacy with all stakeholder, other assignments based on the project requirement
Reporting to
State Co-ordinator- Maharashtra
Travel
As per role requirements.
Skills and Competencies
- Minimum qualification: Graduation in Science and Math / Engineering
- Must have experience in education, preferably with government/public schools.
- Must be proficient in local language (Marathi), and have working knowledge of English.
- Must have good documentation skills in local language (Marathi). Documentation skill in English will be an added advantage.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must have experience in mentoring and leading teams and individuals.
- Minimum work experience of two years in education/ training and development on Science, Math and Engineering.
- Adept at using MS word and Excel for project reporting and monitoring.
- Familiarity with the Government Departments and agencies responsible for education, human resource development and social welfare/justice.
Fee & Benefits
Approx – Rs. 37,000 per month including TDS.
To apply
Please mention in the subject line of your e-mail “STEM Coach – Project Jigyaasa Navi Mumbai”
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable ActionAid Association to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit ActionAid Association’s e-Recruitment website at: www.actionaidindiajobs.org The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Last Date for Receiving Application
1st May 2024
ActionAid Association is an equal opportunity and diversity sensitive employer; women, persons with disability, SC/ST/ OBC/Muslim candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
ActionAid Association has a zero-tolerance policy towards all kinds of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. ActionAid Association is always committed towards ‘Child Safeguarding’ and safeguarding of ‘Vulnerable Adults’ as well.