MakerGhat STEM Fellowship Tamil Nadu

MakerGhat; Vellore; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person residential training

Accommodation support

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

MakerGhat invites applications for a two-year STEM Fellowship in Tamil Nadu. This full-time leadership role focuses on creating and delivering hands-on STEM learning in partnership with schools and communities.

You will design modules, run sessions five days a week, engage with teachers, students and parents, and track impact while contributing to a nationwide network promoting innovation and grassroots change.

Qualifications

• Graduation in any discipline; Engineering, Science, Education or Development Studies preferred.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English; strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to the assigned district as needed.
• Two-year commitment to the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular STEM learning sessions for assigned schools (5 days/week).
• Design and implement hands-on STEM modules aligned with the state curriculum.
• Create engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity and problem-solving.
• Engage with teachers, students, parents and local stakeholders to boost participation.
• Track outcomes, maintain records and contribute to knowledge sharing within MakerGhat.

Skills

Deeply committed to grassroots change

Creative problem solvers

Strong communicators and facilitators

Team players with leadership potential

Proficiency in Tamil and English

Education

Graduation in any discipline

Engineering, Science, Education and Development Studies preferred

Tools

Robotics

Coding

Makerspaces

Job description

Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Vellore & Ranipet (Tamil Nadu)

About the MakerGhat Fellowship

The MakerGhat STEM Fellowship is a two-year leadership opportunity for passionate changemakers who are eager to contribute to STEM education and create meaningful learning opportunities for students.
As a Fellow, you will work closely with schools, teachers, and students to design and facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences. You will also engage with local stakeholders and contribute to building a stronger culture of innovation and problem-solving.

Duration: 2 Years

Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular STEM learning sessions (5 days/week) for the assigned schools.
• Design and implement hands-on STEM modules aligned with the state curriculum in their classrooms.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and experimentation.

2. Engage the Local Community

• Visit nearby communities to understand students’ social, educational and learning contexts.
• Encourage students to identify and explore real-world problems in their communities through STEM.
• Build positive relationships with parents, community members and other local stakeholders to strengthen program participation and support.

3. Mobilize and Mentor Local Stakeholders

• Build relationships with teachers, community members and other local stakeholders.
• Build local leadership and ownership around the program.

4. Drive Measurable Impact

• Track student learning, skill development and community engagement outcomes.
• Maintain program records and documentation.
• Monitor participation and implementation of STEM activities.
• Document stories of change, learning and innovation.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing across the MakerGhat network.

5. Contribute to Systemic Change

• Liaise with local stakeholders including schools, teachers, panchayats, block officials and other relevant stakeholders.
• Understand local education and community contexts.
• Help bridge grassroots realities with wider education and innovation efforts.
• Represent MakerGhat professionally while working with schools and community stakeholders.

Who Should Apply

• Deeply committed to grassroots change and passionate about hands-on learning.
• Creative problem solvers who can adapt and innovate in dynamic field contexts.
• Strong communicators and facilitators, able to work with children and adults.
• Team players with leadership potential, ready to take ownership of a program initiative.
• Passionate about STEM education, innovation and community development.

Eligibility Criteria

• 1–3 years of work/volunteer experience in education, community development, STEM or social innovation.
• Freshers with a strong interest in STEM, hands-on learning and community development are encouraged to apply.
• Graduation in any discipline. Engineering, Science, Education and Development Studies are preferred.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in the assigned location within the district.
• Willingness to commit to the fellowship for two years.
• Prior experience with facilitation, tinkering, robotics, coding, or makerspaces is a bonus but not mandatory.
• A laptop is mandatory to work.
• A two-wheeler with a valid driving licence is preferred for easier travel to rural schools.
• Candidates selected from other districts must be willing to relocate to the assigned district.

Fellowship Support Structure

• Regular mentorship and support from the MakerGhat program team.
• Guidance to support implementation, facilitation, and classroom engagement.
  • In-person residential training.
  • Ongoing capacity building in:
    • STEM and hands-on learning
    • Facilitation
    • Safety
    • Leadership
  • Support for accommodation and training as applicable*
  • Reimbursements as applicable*

Outcomes for Fellows

• Craft and deliver engaging sessions on STEM for students, shaping the next generation of innovators.
  • Become a changemaker who builds trust and creates a ripple effect of innovation and empowerment across schools, communities, and families.
  • Get hands-on experience in implementing and sustaining an education innovation initiative from stakeholder management to program delivery to outcome tracking. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset grounded in real-world challenges.
  • Sharpen your skills in facilitation, public speaking, project management and grassroots organising, emerging as a confident, adaptive and purpose-driven leader.

Join a National Network

• Earn a professional certification and become part of a growing movement of educators, innovators and grassroots leaders across India.