STEM Facilitators

Smile Foundation SA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Foundation SA seeks a dedicated STEM Facilitator to drive hands-on STEM learning in ATL/STEM labs across Hyderabad and other districts. You will engage students, mentor teachers, and help sustain lab facilities while coordinating with project staff.

The role requires field visits to government schools, strong communication, and a background in science/engineering education. Travel across districts is expected.

Qualifications

• 1.5–4 years of experience in STEM facilitation, ATL, robotics, science teaching, makerspaces, or related areas.
• Experience with government school systems is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of ATL and experiential learning concepts.
• Ability to engage and mentor students and teachers.
• Willingness to travel frequently to assigned schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on STEM sessions in ATL/STEM labs.
• Support teacher orientations, training sessions, and reflective learning activities.
• Maintain lab readiness and inventory records.
• Monitor project activities and submit school visit reports.

Skills

STEM facilitation

ATL/STEM labs

Robotics

3D printing

Lab coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Science/Engineering/CS/Math

B.Tech/B.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Math/CS

Tools

Robotics

IoT

Coding

Electronics

DIY kits

Job description

Job Title: STEM Facilitator

Project Name: ‘Activating Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs): Unlocking Innovation in Every School’

Location: Hyderabad / neighbouring districts (Telangana); Chennai/ neighbouring districts (Tamil Nadu); Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

Positions: 12 positions across 3 states

Department: Mission Education

Reports To: Project Coordinator and relevant managers

About Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation is an Indian development organization working for the welfare of underserved children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment. We work as a catalyst in the cycle of change, complementing and supplementing government efforts, in alignment with the SDGs and ESG. We sensitize and partner with like-minded institutions and individuals to implement high-impact programmes that enable access, enhance quality and help bring long term behavioral change at the grassroots.

Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile Foundation has evolved into a national level development organization impacting the lives of over 2 million underserved children and families every year. With a project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations, and a team of 1000+ employees including more than 150 programme officers, 4000+ onground facilitators from over 250 community-based organizations, besides countless volunteers, wellwishers, and supporters.

Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org

What’s our vision?

Over the next few years, we are envisioning to scale our impact to reach more vulnerable children and families across India, by inspiring greater social action through a multi-stakeholder approach, involving individuals, businesses, schools, government stakeholders and more. People, technology and data would be at the centre stage of every endeavour of Smile – we wish to establish as a unique organization in the social development space. We are aiming at deeper and more diverse partnerships and collaborations with the business world in areas including CSR investment, ESG spending, shared value, impact investment, philanthropic partnerships and social stock investment. We will also be working to develop a loyal individual supporter base to strengthen the sustainability of the organization.

Project Overview

Smile Foundation’s Mission Education initiative aims to strengthen STEM learning and innovation mindsets among students in government and government-aided schools through experiential and hands-on learning facilitated via Tinker Labs / STEM Labs for Grades 6–10. This particular project focuses on ‘Activating Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and will support students to develop 21st-century competencies such as problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Role Purpose

The STEM Facilitator will support the implementation and monitoring of STEM and tinkering-based learning across assigned schools. The role will involve conducting STEM sessions, supporting student and teacher engagement, facilitating innovation activities, and promoting effective utilisation of ATL/STEM infrastructure. The incumbent will ensure timely implementation of project activities as per the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and support regular reporting, documentation, data tracking, and coordination with the Project Coordinator and school-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• STEM Program Implementation
  • Conduct hands-on, project-based, and activity-based STEM sessions in ATL/STEM labs.
  • Facilitate STEM, tinkering, innovation, design thinking, and student project activities.
  • Guide students in developing projects, prototypes, and participating in innovation challenges.
  • Ensure implementation of planned activities as per the PIP and project timelines.
  • Support effective utilisation of ATL/STEM labs, equipment, kits, and learning resources.
• Teacher Support and Capacity Building
  • Support teachers in adopting hands-on and experiential STEM learning approaches.
  • Demonstrate STEM activities and lab-based teaching practices.
  • Support teacher orientations, training sessions, and reflective learning activities.
  • Provide regular academic hand-holding to teachers.
• Lab Management and Student Engagement
  • Support the readiness, upkeep, and effective utilisation of ATL/STEM labs.
  • Maintain basic lab, inventory, and usage records.
  • Identify and mentor STEM Clubs / Innovation Teams.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
  • Monitor implementation and progress of project activities across assigned schools.
  • Maintain attendance, activity, lab usage, and student participation records.
  • Submit regular school visit and activity reports to the Project Coordinator.
  • Document student innovations, success stories, case studies, photographs, and other project outcomes.
  • Identify implementation challenges and coordinate with the Project Coordinator for timely resolution.

Key Deliverables

• Regular school visits and STEM sessions as per the project plan.
• Effective implementation of planned activities across assigned schools.
• Functional and effectively utilised ATL/STEM labs.
• Active STEM Clubs / Innovation Teams in assigned schools.
• Student participation in STEM and innovation events.
• Timely reporting, documentation, and progress tracking.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Preferred: B.Tech/B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related disciplines.
• 1.5–4 years of experience in STEM facilitation, ATL, robotics, science teaching, makerspaces, or related areas.
• Experience working with government school systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of ATL, STEM concepts and experiential learning.
• Hands‑on knowledge of robotics, IoT, coding, electronics, DIY kits, 3D printing, or related area.
• Ability to engage and mentor students and teachers.
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to assigned schools.
• Field-based role with regular visits to assigned schools and ATL/STEM labs.
• Travel across assigned districts/blocks.
• Participation in STEM events, fairs, exhibitions, and other project activities as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer however women candidates are encouraged to apply.