Senior Associate / Lead - Social Emotional Learning

Bhumi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhumi is seeking a driven professional to scale and deepen its Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions in schools across its partner network in India. You will co-lead design, development, and execution of a holistic SEL program, mentor fellows, and build partnerships with schools, government bodies, and organizations.

The role requires strong passion for children's and educators’ social-emotional development, with responsibilities including leading SEL frameworks, facilitating educator

Qualifications

• Educational Degree : Graduate, post-graduate, or fellowship in relevant fields such as Psychology, Education, or Social Work.
• At least 2 years of experience in SEL, school education, or wellbeing programs
• Proven experience in adult training and educational program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEL frameworks and training modules suited for diverse school settings.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for educators and school leaders.
• Collect, track, and report program data to inform improvements and meet reporting requirements.
• Guide fellows through coaching, reflection, and practice-based feedback.

Skills

Coaching skills

Systems thinking

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship-building

Equity and Inclusion

Education

Graduate / Post-graduate

Fellowship in Psychology / Education / Social Work

Job description

You will play a pivotal role in scaling and deepening Bhumi’s SEL interventions in schools. You will co-lead the design, development, and execution of a holistic SEL program, mentor team, and build partnerships with schools, government bodies, and other organizations. This role demands a strong passion to drive meaningful impact in children's and educators’ social emotional development across Bhumi’s partner schools.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of SEL frameworks and training modules suited for diverse school settings.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for educators and school leaders.
• Collect, track, and report program data to inform improvements and meet reporting requirements.
• Guide fellows through coaching, reflection, and practice-based feedback.

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Educational Degree : Graduate, post-graduate, or fellowship in relevant fields such as Psychology, Education, or Social Work.
• At least 2 years of experience in SEL, school education, or wellbeing programs
• Proven experience in adult training and educational program management.

Knowledge & Skill sets required:

• Strong coaching skills.
• Systems thinking with a grasp of school transformation and education ecosystems.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education and social emotional support.

Others:

• Scope : Full Time
• Reporting to : Assistant Manager, Social-Emotional Learning
• Salary Range: 4 - 6L per annum (based on candidate profile