City Manager

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Description

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Compensation 3 to 4.8  lakh per annum; commensurate with experience. 

Spend at least 25% time in schools/classrooms + at least 25% time with teachers

• Draw insights from program activities and support in org development
• Manage all program operations in your area
• Ensure M&E activities, reflection, reporting and documentation
• Accounting, admin and other logistics
• Organise training logistics for in-person sessions
• Capture teacher experiences/stories; ensure program communication
• Build alumni engagement and in-service teacher engagement programs
   

TLC program

• Monitor program operations (including inventory management)
• Oversee implementation of capacity building activities
   

Neev program

• Support in creating recruitment pitch videos and presentations
• Conduct teacher recruitment sessions 
• Organise teacher selection day, conduct teacher interviews
   

Support City Associates 

• Support in coaching teachers (TLC and Neenv)
• Ensure an active WhatsApp teacher community
• Support in building parent engagement plans
• Coaching on cultivating stakeholder relationships
   

Support teachers (TLC and Neenv)

• Support with troubleshooting (classroom, admin)
• Observe classroom and give specific feedback if required
• Organise exposure trips and expert sessions
• Address any violations of child protection policy
   

Build stakeholder relationships

• Ensure regular communication with government stakeholders (DIET, DEO office, HMs, PEEOs) 
• Build sustainable relationship with school staff wherever Ashvattha is operating
• Cultivate a supportive partner network of other not-for-profits, individual experts and schools as required
   

Support design team

• Support in teacher training sessions (in person, virtual)
• Support in creating digital training content 
• Support in lesson planning sessions

   

Who are we looking for: Experience of managing projects required

Educational Leadership:

• Understanding of educational principles and best practices
• Experienced in lesson planning and implementation (pref primary grades)
• Enthusiastic about experimentation in teacher training/coaching
• Teaching experience in government schools a plus
   

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Critical thinking skills to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions
• Ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner
   

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strong community relations skills to engage with parents, community leaders, and local organisations
• Ability to build partnerships that benefit the education system
• Data Analysis and Evaluation:
• Proficiency in data analysis to assess educational outcomes and inform decision-making
• Ability to use data for continuous improvement in educational programs
   

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including educators, parents, students, and community members
   

Technology Literacy:

• Familiarity with educational technology and its integration into the learning environment
• Ability to leverage technology for administrative tasks and educational improvements

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