Program Associate – Language Education

Bharat Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharat Digital in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced professional to design and facilitate teacher development workshops focused on multilingual pedagogy and digital integration. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 3 years' experience in educational roles. Responsibilities include developing resources in English and Kannada, supporting teachers directly, and engaging with educational organizations. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the Indian educational landscape. Salary is not disclosed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree relevant to education with related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in teaching or educational program implementation.
• Experience working with government schools or educational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher professional development workshops.
• Develop curricular resources in English and/or Kannada.
• Conduct regular school visits to support teachers.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities.

Skills

Multilingual pedagogy

Digital resource creation

Curriculum development

Teacher mentoring

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Facilitation and interpersonal skills

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Education, Linguistics, Languages, Development Studies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing and facilitating teacher professional development workshops on multilingual pedagogy, techno-pedagogy, creation of open educational resources and integration of digital technologies in language education, for teachers, teacher educators, and resource persons at district and state levels.


• Developing curricular resources in English and/or Kannada: audio stories, lesson plans, classroom modules, interactive digital activities, and assessment tools grounded in inclusive and equitable approaches.


• Conducting regular school visits to model, co-teach, and support teachers in integrating new pedagogies and digital resources in their classrooms.


• Contributing to the design and delivery of teacher education sessions at B.Ed. colleges and universities, covering language pedagogy, resource creation using digital tools, and broader teacher professional development.


• Contributing to building and sustaining subject teacher networks within districts and across states.


• Assisting in program documentation, reporting to funders, and preparation of concept notes and proposals for new and ongoing program components.


• Participating in research, monitoring, and evaluation activities: needs assessments, baseline and endline studies, classroom observations, data collection, and learning documentation.


• Depending on experience and interest, the role may also involve contributing to academic writing and publications, exploring novel digital technologies for language learning, and supporting cross-state program coordination, or contributing to projects across domains.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Linguistics, Languages, Development Studies, or a related field with relevant experience in the domain of education.


• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in teaching (high school or higher), teacher education, curriculum development, or educational program implementation.


• Prior experience working in or with government schools, DIETs, or education-focused organisations.


• Familiarity with language pedagogy frameworks, experience with audio or digital resource creation, storytelling-based pedagogy, or FOSS/OER platforms would be a bonus.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong competence in English and/or Kannada language teaching. If the candidate is primarily a Kannada language educator, fluency (oral & written) in English is essential.


• Proficiency in Kannada is mandatory.


• Comfort with using digital tools and technology in educational settings; willingness to learn new platforms and processes.


• Ability to work independently in the field as well as collaboratively within a small, dynamic team.


• Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts. Familiarity with the government school system and state educational policies.


• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups: teachers, DIET faculty, government officials, and partner organisations.


• Proficiency in Hindi or other Indian languages, experience with data collection or qualitative research methods, and an interest in multilingual education research would be additional strengths.

Skills & Technology

• Teacher Professional Development Workshop Facilitation


• Curriculum Development


• Lesson Planning


• Instructional Design


• Teacher Mentoring


• Classroom Observation


• Program Documentation


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)


• Technical Reporting


• English Language Fluency


• Resource Mapping


• Academic Writing


• Multilingual Education Research


• Cross-state Program Coordination


• Storytelling-based Pedagogy


• Qualitative Research Methods


• Grant Proposal Writing


• Data Collection

Compensation & Dates

Salary not disclosed

Valid through 6/14/2026