Academic Coordinator

Peepul; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is an education‑focused non‑profit in Delhi seeking an Academic Coordinator to lead academic excellence and daily school functioning across its network. You will coach teachers, design curriculum, support student learning, and engage with government partners to align practices.

You will coordinate with the Network Coordinator, contribute to network‑wide academic decisions, and help standardize practices across Exemplar Schools.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: B.Ed, B.El.Ed, NTT, or alumni of academic fellowships (e.g., Teach for India) preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years, with at least 2 years of classroom teaching; experience in urban, diverse, low-income school contexts preferred.
• Other Skills: Strong leadership, curriculum and pedagogical coaching, stakeholder management, adaptability, and resilience.
• Languages: English and Hindi

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning: Coach and mentor teachers to strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practices through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Student responsibilities: Lead pastoral care, monitor student progress, plan and review assessments, and drive enrolment/retention targets.
• Leadership and Management: Co-manage operations, develop academic calendars and reports, and lead capacity-building with government staff.
• Operational and administrative: Oversee day-to-day school functioning and liaison with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India’s public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 6.6 million students, 273,000 teachers, 2,400 school leaders, and 90,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by leading Indian CSR partners and global foundations committed to improving educational outcomes for all children.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

The Exemplar Schools were Peepul’s very first intervention, serving as the foundation for all subsequent programmes and demonstrating what effective public education could look like.

Launched in 2017, Peepul partnered with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to turn around an under-resourced government school in Lajpat Nagar through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Over time, Peepul took on two additional schools in Delhi, creating a network of three Exemplar Schools.

Today, these schools serve nearly 1,500 students and act as beacons of excellence and proof points for scale. They continuously inform and guide Peepul’s system-level programmes by demonstrating what an effective, inclusive, and joyful learning environment looks like in practice.

About the Role

The Academic Coordinator will lead academic excellence and daily school functioning, acting as a key academic and operational leader. The role focuses on improving student learning outcomes through teacher coaching, curriculum design, student support, school leadership, and stakeholder engagement in partnership with the Network Coordinator and Government School Leadership. They will contribute to network-level academic decision-making, alignment, and continuous improvement, and will collaborate closely with Academic Coordinators across the school network to standardize practices and share learnings.

Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):

Teaching and Learning

• Coach and mentor teachers to strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practices through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Design and deliver teacher training modules based on classroom needs and data insights.
• Monitor teacher attendance and instructional quality, ensuring high classroom standards.
• Leverage student assessment dashboards and data systems to monitor learning outcomes, identify trends, and guide instructional interventions and teacher support.
• Support curriculum documentation and alignment across the school network.
• Take ownership of at least one subject in any grade, of their choice as a primary teaching responsibility and step into classrooms when required to support struggling students, challenge high performers, or cover teacher absences.
• Share best practices, tools, and learning from the school to inform network-wide improvement.

Student responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care and promote holistic student development through mindful and inclusive practices.
• Ensure students make grade-level progress or demonstrate accelerated growth if below grade level.
• Plan, administer, and review student assessments.
• Drive enrolment, attendance, and retention targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to Child Protection Policy and safeguard student well-being.
• Support inclusive education practices for students with special educational needs.

Leadership and Management

• Co-manage school operations with the MCD Government Principal.
• Develop academic calendars, school development plans, timetables, reports, and assessment reviews.
• Line manage the school staff and support performance management processes.
• Cultivate a positive school culture with consistent routines, high expectations, and respectful relationships.
• Build partnerships with parents, community members, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with government officials and support capacity-building of government staff.

Operational and administrative

• Oversee day-to-day school functioning and coordination with school team.
• Support planning and execution of school visits and stakeholder engagements.
• Liaise with Community Officers and staff to ensure smooth school operations

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: B.Ed, B.El.Ed, NTT, or alumni of academic fellowships (e.g., Teach for India) preferred.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Minimum 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years of classroom teaching; experience in urban, diverse, low-income school contexts preferred.
• Other Skills: Strong leadership, curriculum and pedagogical coaching, stakeholder management, adaptability, and resilience.
• Languages: English and Hindi