Academic Programs Lead — Model Schools & Literacy

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Balochistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy seeks an experienced education program lead to oversee implementation of the READ Foundation curriculum (ECE to Grade 5) and support expansion to Grades 6–7. You will develop lesson plans, coach teachers, observe classes, and drive literacy and numeracy outcomes across Model and Satellite Schools.

You will coordinate capacity-building trainings, manage a Literacy & Numeracy Coach, and ensure timely academic support and teacher development across all sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or relevant field.
• Minimum 5-6 years of NGO or development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of READ Foundation academic curriculum (ECE to Grade 5).
• Develop lesson plans, teaching guides, and assessment templates for teachers and students.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers.
• Manage Literacy & Numeracy Coach to improve foundational skills.
• Coordinate with Model Schools and Satellite Schools to maintain standards.
• Plan for Grade 6–7 expansion including curriculum and teacher training.
• Coordinate capacity-building trainings with Islamabad trainers.
• Ensure bi-monthly academic support to Satellite Schools and achieve literacy targets.
• Authorize daily lesson plan variations and schedule support visits.

Job description

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy seeks an experienced education program lead to oversee implementation of the READ Foundation curriculum (ECE to Grade 5) and support expansion to Grades 6–7. You will develop lesson plans, coach teachers, observe classes, and drive literacy and numeracy outcomes across Model and Satellite Schools.

You will coordinate capacity-building trainings, manage a Literacy & Numeracy Coach, and ensure timely academic support and teacher development across all sites.