Project Associate Content - CPD MP

PEEPUL; Bhopal; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, seeks a Project Associate to drive educational transformation within the CM Rise Teacher Professional Development programme. You will develop and curate content, plan teacher workshops, and coordinate with government counterparts to strengthen classroom practice.

Your work will support scalable interventions across public schools. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in education projects, strong pedagogy knowledge, and fluency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Education with pedagogy understanding.
• Experience in developing teaching resources for government schools is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Hindi as per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and curate educational content aligned with standards and government needs.
• Develop teacher capacity-building interventions including workshops and training plans.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and Peepul teams to implement programs.
• Document SOPs and maintain knowledge management through case studies.
• Deliver content and training outputs with clear metrics and data usage.

Skills

Content development

Curriculum alignment

Pedagogy research

Teacher engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Education degree

Job description

Job Description:

Nature of employment: Full-time

Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager

Location: Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh

About Peepul

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools.That’sthe scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non‑profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system‑level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high‑quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org

Programme Overview

Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department,Govt of Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely withthe state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful rolein strengthening the education system of the state. The partnershiphas been a successful one – with national and internationalrecognition of the work. One of the flagship programmes of the statewe are co‑leading is the CM Rise Teacher Professional Developmentprogramme.

This international award‑winning programme looks tostrengthen the training, coaching and performance management of the~300,000 teachers across the state.

About the role

The Project Associate at Peepul ispurpose‑driven, understanding the organizations values and the significance oftheir work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables,and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindsetdrives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute toorganization‑building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of theIndian education system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clearcommunication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climatethrough active listening and self‑motivation. The Project Associatescompetence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepulsmission.

The Project Associate is a crucial role in fostering a successful partnership withthe Government of Madhya Pradesh and achieving the strategic objective ofPeepul to enhance the quality of education in Indias public school system. The Project Associate will lead and execute initiatives independently, focusing on supporting and holding teachers and academic officials accountable. They willcombine educational expertise, creative problem‑solving, and stakeholdermanagement to design, implement, and monitor high‑quality projects aimed atimproving education in the state.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

To be a quality content developer aligned with organizational philosophy and systemneeds:

• Createand curate educational content, including training session plans, teaching modules, scripts, schema, lesson plans, and otherrelevant resources for teachers in the government school system.
• Ensurethat all content is contextualized to the government schoolenvironment and supports classroom implementation.
• Developcontent that aligns with educational standards, curriculum requirements, andpedagogical best practices
• Conductthorough subject‑specific research to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignmentwith current educational trends and practices in education.
• Analyzeteacher and student needs as well as feedback to refine and improve the qualityof content.

Strategizing and planning the key interventions under Teachers’ CapacityBuilding:

• Designand strategize comprehensive teacher capacity‑building interventions, including in‑person and virtual workshops, training sessions, andprofessional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps andenhance classroom effectiveness.
• Stayupdated on the latest trends, resources, and pedagogical innovations in education and apply innovative approaches to enhance teacher engagement and learning outcomes.
• Createdocumented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, andprepare decks for related events and training.
• DevelopStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensurethe quality of interventions.
• Codifybest practices and case studies in teaching to ensure knowledgemanagement and sharing within the organisation and with the wider sector.

To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key governmentstakeholders:

• Workclosely with senior government stakeholders, academic teams, and teachertrainers to design, develop, and implement projects/interventions.
• Developand maintain strong operational relationships with government partners,providing technical and subject matter leadership.
• Demonstratean in‑depth understanding of the Indian K-12 curriculum and classroom realities in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Governmentcounterparts).

To ensure the quality oflarge‑scale implementation with a focus on impact:

• Deliver agreed‑upon content and training outputs, with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and clearcommunication across the programme.
• Definesuccess metrics and growth aspirations for interventions andcommunicate these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ccollaboratewith the in‑house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriateproject evaluation tools including rigorous academicassessments where relevant.
• Support and ideate onthe large‑scale implementation of projects in close coordinationwith Peepul’s education and training team, in consultation with ProjectManager(s) and Programme Manager(s).

Requirements

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate aboutdriving educational transformation and making a positive impact. Weare looking for individuals who possess the following qualificationsand meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education with a strong understanding of Classroom Pedagogy and educational perspective is a must. Additional knowledge in Social Work or Public Policy, or other related fields is an advantage.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the education sector, including at least 1yr year of classroom teaching experience. The experience should include working in the implementation of educational initiatives in India with an understanding of the challenges of teachers and education system(s).
• Other Skills: Strong educational expertise and understanding of best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher training and ability to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives effectively and independently.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in reading and writing English and Hindi