District Academic Coordinator in Jharkhand | Room to Read

aikyam; Jharkhand; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thirteenth month bonus

Job summary

Room to Read seeks a District Academic Coordinator in Jharkhand to strengthen teacher capacity-building and support FLN goals. You will work with SCERT, DIETs, and district officials to design training and guide teachers on the ground.

You will develop training content, coordinate with government partners, and lead district-level activities across blocks. This role requires travel, strong Hindi communication, and a commitment to literacy and education equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; B.Ed. advantageous
• 2-3 years in development sector, with government engagement
• Experience with school education or large-scale education projects
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders at district/block level
• Analytical mindset with data-to-decision capability
• Strong communication skills in Hindi; good English

Responsibilities

• Design training modules for teachers and education functionaries per FLN roadmap
• Develop session plans, facilitation guides, and training resources with experts
• Update training content based on field feedback and data
• Coordinate with SCERT on training plans; support DIKSHA/NISHTHA platforms
• Support FLN implementation with DIETs, BRPs, and schools
• Plan and run district and block level teacher training and community sessions
• Lead coordination meetings with SCERT and state officials
• Build partnerships to align on FLN goals
• Ensure effective use of teaching materials by teachers and students
• Contribute academic literacy expertise to training and classroom practices

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal & written Hindi/English

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Government engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

B.Ed. advantageous

Job description

District Academic Coordinator in Jharkhand | Room to Read

Room to Read works to end illiteracy and gender inequality so that every child has the chance to read, learn, and grow. It trains teachers in early grade literacy, creates children's books in local languages, and builds school and home libraries. Room to Read has supported more than 50 million children across 28 countries since it was founded in 2000.

Role

A government-facing role placed within SCERT, reporting to the District Lead. The District Academic Coordinator will strengthen teacher capacity-building and support Jharkhand's Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and Quality Education goals, working closely with SCERT, the State Project Management Unit, DIETs, and district officials to design training and support teachers on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Help design and adapt training modules for teachers and education functionaries in line with the state's FLN roadmap
• Develop session plans, facilitation guides, and training resources with subject experts and government partners
• Update training content based on field feedback and monitoring data
• Coordinate with SCERT on training plans and support creation of e-content for platforms like NISHTHA and DIKSHA
• Work with DIETs, Block Resource Persons, and schools to support FLN implementation
• Plan and run district and block level activities like teacher training and community engagement sessions
• Lead and support coordination and review meetings with SCERT
• Support partnerships with district and state education officials to build consensus on FLN goals
• Help ensure effective use of teaching and learning materials by teachers and students
• Contribute academic expertise on foundational literacy to shape training and classroom practices
• Facilitate training sessions for teachers and education functionaries
• Assess teacher training needs and help design capacity-building plans
• Mentor block and cluster level officials to support consistent teacher training
• Support development of ongoing professional development systems for teachers
• Take on other tasks as assigned within Room to Read's broader programme work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a B.Ed. or specialized degree in Education is an advantage
• 2-3 years of professional experience in the development sector, especially in government engagement
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in school education or large-scale education projects
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders at the district or block level
• Ability to analyze data and turn it into useful insights for planning and decision-making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Hindi, with good English proficiency
• Ability to work well with multiple stakeholders, adapt to changing situations, and travel frequently to blocks and districts
• Must be legally eligible to work in India; Room to Read cannot provide sponsorship
• Willingness to follow Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Policy, as this is a child-facing role
• Competitive salary with a thirteenth month bonus
• Health insurance and retirement plan
• Opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-growing organization working on literacy and education
• Equal opportunity employer committed to supporting people from diverse backgrounds