School Coordinator

Vowels of the People Association; Manchar; On-site; INR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vowels of the People Association is seeking a School Coordinator to support the implementation of school improvement initiatives in Manchar and surrounding areas. You will collaborate with headmasters, teachers, students, and the VOPA team to strengthen classroom practices and promote FLN through outcome-driven teaching.

The role includes teacher mentoring, classroom observations, student assessments, training programs, and integrating digital resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, or related field; B.Ed. preferred.
• 1–3 years in school coordination or education program implementation; freshers with relevant internships welcome.
• Experience with FLN, activity-based learning, and classroom practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office for data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project implementation in assigned schools.
• Mentor teachers, conduct observations, and support learning outcomes.
• Track student assessments and learning progress.
• Maintain records and prepare regular activity and field reports.
• Travel between Manchar and Pune at least weekly for site visits.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

B.Ed. or equivalent (added advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

The School Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of school improvement initiatives in assigned schools in and around Manchar, Taluka-Ambegaon in Pune district. The role involves working closely with headmasters, teachers, students, and the VOPA team to strengthen classroom practices, promote outcome-driven teaching, and improve foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN).

Job Description

About the Role

The School Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of school improvement initiatives in assigned schools in and around Manchar, Taluka-Ambegaon in Pune district. The role involves working closely with headmasters, teachers, students, and the VOPA team to strengthen classroom practices, promote outcome-driven teaching, and improve foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). The coordinator will support teacher mentoring, classroom observations, student assessments, training program, and the effective integration of digital learning resources. The role also involves monitoring project progress, maintaining accurate documentation, collecting and analyzing field data, and preparing regular reports in coordination with the project and RME teams. The ideal candidate should have strong coordination and communication skills, an interest in education and school transformation, and the ability to work closely with school stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements in teaching and learning outcomes. The position will primarily be based in Manchar, with travel to Pune required at least once a week.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day project implementation in assigned schools as per project objectives and timelines.
• Work closely with Headmasters, teachers, students, and the VOPA team to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Support teachers in adopting the Outcome-Driven Teaching Framework, activity-based learning, and effective classroom practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations, identify learning challenges, and provide follow-up support to teachers in coordination with the project team.
• Support Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), remedial learning activities, and effective integration of digital resources into classroom teaching.
• Coordinate teacher training program, workshops, mentoring sessions, and school-level review meetings.
• Assist in conducting student assessments, tracking learning progress, and identifying areas requiring additional support.
• Maintain accurate records of school activities, teacher participation, student assessments, classroom observations, and project implementation.
• Document field observations, effective practices, challenges, and case studies to support project monitoring and improvement.
• Coordinate with the project and RME teams for data collection, reporting, and review of project progress.
• Maintain regular communication with school authorities and ensure timely follow-up on planned activities.
• Submit regular activity updates, field reports, and monthly work reports as required.
• Undertake other project-related responsibilities assigned by the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, or any relevant field. A B.Ed. or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in school coordination, teacher support, educational program. implementation, or the development sector. Fresher’s with relevant experience or internships may also be considered.
• Understanding of school education, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), activity-based learning, and classroom teaching practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Headmasters, teachers, students, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Good communication, coordination, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to conduct classroom observations, identify learning gaps, and support teachers in improving classroom practices.
• Basic knowledge of student assessments, learning outcome tracking, data collection, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for data management, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to prepare field reports, maintain project records, document case studies, and track project activities.
• Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in Marathi is essential for effective communication with teachers and school authorities; working proficiency in English and Hindi will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between Manchar and Pune at least once a week and undertake regular school visits as required.
• Commitment to educational improvement, teacher development, and creating a positive impact on student learning outcomes.
• Own two wheeler with permanent license is mandatory.

Other Details

• Location: Kothrud, Pune.
• Salary: Upto 3 LPA (Depending on experience, Last Drawn Salary, interview and Skills).

Salary Range

2.5 - 3.00 LPA