School Coordinator

The Hans Foundation; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation invites applications for roles supporting its Hans Uttam Xikhya initiative in Assam, focusing on improving education in tea garden model schools (grades 6–12). The position involves academic support, remedial teaching, life skills education, and career guidance tailored to students, with infrastructure maintenance like STEM labs and ICT resources.

Contractual for 1 year, renewal based on performance, location in Sonitpur, Biswanath, and reporting to the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Educational Projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work with multicultural teams and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• To conduct surveys & research activities from time to time.
• To encourage the community in the school development process.
• To build a cordial relationship with the school authorities and SMC members.
• Special Educational Assessment.
• Educational Intervention and management.
• Educational Guidance & counselling.
• Home visits and Follow-up services Record keeping & Documentation.
• Recommendation and Distribution of TLM.
• Referral.
• Any other activities given time to time.

Skills

Liaisoning & Networking

Communication & Presentation

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s from a recognized university

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: HANS UTTAM XIKHYA - ASSAM

The primary goal of this initiative, named Hans “Uttam Xikhya”, is to ensure that students studying in Tea Garden Model schools in grades 6-12 have access to quality education, thereby improving their learning levels and empowering them for a better future.

THF will extend academic support, encompassing remedial teaching, life skills education, and career guidance, tailored for students in grades 6 to 12. THF will support in maintenance of necessary infrastructure for educational interventions, including setting up STEM labs, providing ICT and digital resources, and enhancing tea garden school.

1.GENERAL

Location of Job: Sonitpur , Biswanath

Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable basis performance

No. of Position: 02

Reporting to: Project Coordinator

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

• To conduct surveys & research activities from time to time,
• To encourage the community in the school development process,
• To build a cordial relationship with the school authorities and SMC members.
• Special Educational Assessment
• Educational Intervention and management
• Educational Guidance & counselling
• Home visits and Follow-up services Record keeping & Documentation
• Recommendation and Distribution of TLM
• Referral
• Any other activities given time to time.

3.Educational Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s from a recognized university.

4.Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience of working in Educational Projects.
• Experience in MS. Office.
• Lisioning and Networking Skills.
• Communication & Presentation Skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication (English) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrate ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Having an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogy and Differentiated instruction
• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.