Asst Manager / Manager - STEM Program

Bhumi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhumi is seeking a Manager for the STEM Program in Chennai to oversee its implementation in schools. This role involves managing a team, liaising with government stakeholders, and ensuring effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, particularly in pedagogical understanding, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in the education sector and offers a salary ranging from 7 to 8.5 LPA, depending on the candidate's profile.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in education.
• Experience working with schools and the education system.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical aspects of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the STEM Program in schools.
• Handle 25-35 schools and a team of trainers.
• Liaison with Government Stakeholders for project implementation.
• Supervise school-level operations and ensure reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

People management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Post-graduation

Job description

About the role:

The Manager for the STEM Program will oversee the implementation of the program in schools. Operational know-how, effective trainer management, strong stakeholder relations, and effective data handling will ensure success in the role toward supporting Bhumi’s vision and mission.

About the Program:

The STEM Education program is a three-year intervention focusing on improving the capacity of the students and teachers in delivering high-quality instruction and ensuring that it impacts each student in the intervening grades.

The STEM lab will serve as the incubation center for the Government school students in developing their creativity & 21st century skills

Role and Responsibilities:

• The Manager will handle 25-35 schools and a team of trainers in the given district.
• Liaison with the Government Stakeholders (Education Department officials, School Principal, Teachers) for the effective project implementation
• Supervises the school-level operations at the assigned district and ensures the timely submission of Monthly/Quarterly/ Annual reports
• Showcase Leadership skills, and effective people management through the successful implementation on ground
• Ensure effective communication and reporting upward and down the line regarding all matters related to the program's efficiency and effectiveness.

Education Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-graduation with a minimum of 4 years experience
• Experience working with schools and the education system
• Strong understanding of the pedagogical aspects involved in teaching children
• Operation Management skills for effective delivery of the program
• Experience in reporting, training, monitoring, and evaluating the projects
• Ability to mentor the team to achieve Programmatic Goals towards achieving Organisational goals

Knowledge and Skill set required:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervision Skills
• Good people management, networking, and observation skills
• Ability to drive outcome-oriented plans through the team's collective effort
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Emotional maturity to build relationships, empathize with the perspectives/needs of team members, and support team development

Others:

• Scope : Willing to travel to schools
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Chennai
• Salary Range: 7 Lpa - 8.5 Lpa (based on candidate profile)