Computer Science Trainer (Odisha)

Raspberry Pi Foundation; Malkangiri; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave allowance

Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Group Medical Insurance

Flexible working

Support for parents and carers

Group Term Life Insurance

Investment in learning and development

Job summary

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is seeking a Computer Science Trainer to work in Odisha. This role will involve planning and delivering educational training for teachers, contributing to curriculum development, and fostering a community of educators.

Ideal candidates will have substantial teaching experience, preferably in computing, alongside project management skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including generous leave, medical insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Substantial teaching experience in computing education.
• Ability to collaborate and support others in delivering effective training.
• Strong understanding of educational curricula and training delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training activities in computing education.
• Evaluate teacher training sessions and support educator development.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders for curriculum adoption.

Skills

Teaching experience

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of education systems in Odisha

Data analysis

Familiarity with online learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Computer Science Trainer

Location: District headquarters of 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.

The role

We're looking for a Computer Science Trainer to join our team in Odisha, who will plan, coordinate and deliver all of our state training and educator development activities, and will also work closely with the State team and curriculum team in India to support the Foundation's work in computing curriculum development, teacher training, and related teaching and learning activities. We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

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. From day one, you'll benefit from 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). The EPF is a retirement savings scheme where both employees and employers contribute 12%.
• Comprehensive Group Medical Insurance. We provide Private Healthcare via a Group Medical Insurance provided by NivaBupa. Each colleague has a sum assured amount of ₹10,00,000.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
• Group Term Life Insurance. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.