Computer Science Trainer (Odisha)

Raspberry Pi Foundation; Balangir; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave allowance

Generous Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Comprehensive Group Medical Insurance

Flexible working policies

Generous family leave

Group Term Life Insurance

Investing in learning and development

Job summary

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is seeking a Computer Science Trainer to contribute to the expansion of computing education in Odisha. The role involves delivering teacher training, supporting the educator community, and managing logistics for programs.

We are looking for someone with substantial teaching experience, a degree in STEM, and expertise in the Odisha education system. The position offers competitive benefits, including generous leave and medical insurance, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in India.
• Knowledge of education curriculum and teaching requirements in Odisha.
• Familiarity with online learning experiences and technology in education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to computing education expansion in Odisha.
• Deliver teacher training and capacity building sessions.
• Nurture and support educator community.
• Plan logistics for educator training and local programs.
• Support partner onboarding and strategy execution.
• Build relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation in outreach events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Training design and delivery

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of education systems in Odisha

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field

Job description

Computer Science Trainer

Location

District headquarters of any of the following districts (Angul, Balangir, Malkangiri, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada) in Odisha

Salary

6-10 Lakhs

Basis

Permanent; full-time, part time or flexible

Eligibility

You must be eligible to work in India

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the expansion of our computing education work in schools and other educational settings for young people (5 - 25 years) in the state of Odisha
• Deliver and evaluate teacher training and ongoing capacity building sessions throughout Odisha, including face‑to‑face training, online webinars, and school visits to observe lessons and have coaching conversations
• Nurture and support an educator community through being the point of contact for enquiries and regular initiatives like virtual and in person meet‑ups and sharing learning opportunities
• Plan and manage the logistical aspects of educator training and local programmes in collaboration with colleagues, including scouting for and interfacing with venues, securing equipment and supplies, and conducting pre‑event checks
• Support in the planning and execution of our partner onboarding strategy for state‑level projects and partnerships including the computing teacher needs assessment, nomination and selection process
• Ensure all partners' local trainers understand and adhere to the partnership agreement terms, including training standards and safeguarding requirements
• Collaborate with fellow partners on programme‑related additional activities throughout the year
• Support the colleagues working on impact and curriculum development to develop and deliver monitoring, evaluation, and development tools for teachers and learners to progress tracking
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of computing education courses and programmes needed for Odisha, and ensure that best practices are shared across the Foundation
• Build relationships with key government stakeholders to support the adoption of our work in the state
• Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences, including writing blog posts and magazine articles, attending outreach events, and leading workshops as and when required

Experience and Personal Attributes

• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Substantial teaching experience, and experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging training and training of trainers, ideally with a specialism in computing education or a related field; a qualification in teaching is preferable
• Bachelor's degree or higher in the STEM field
• In-depth knowledge of how the formal education systems work in Odisha, including curriculum and teacher training requirements and delivery methods and the processes by which schools and communities adopt new programmes
• Substantial project and programme management experience, including supporting delivery of large‑scale, complex projects and contracts and monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to engage with and manage critical on‑ground government stakeholders during programme implementation work
• Familiarity with online learning experiences and products, with an understanding of how technology is changing learning is preferable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in Odia
• A collaborative, flexible, and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and complexity
• Good data, analytical, and reporting skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do
• Preferably, experience of working in international organisations
• Comfort with regular travel to schools in different parts of the state for meetings, training sessions, and support to teachers in effective implementation of the curriculum and necessary audits

Benefits

• Competitive leave allowance: 17 days of earned leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 16 national/regional leaves; 2nd and 4th Saturdays off
• Generous Employee Provident Fund (EPF) at 12%
• Comprehensive Group Medical Insurance via NivaBupa with a sum assured of ₹10,000,000
• Flexible working with clear policies for when and where you work
• Support for parents and carers with generous family leave and flexibility
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Investing in learning and development with dedicated time for all employees