Position reports to: School Head / Field Officer / Assistant Manager
Location: Assigned School in Maharashtra (Vidarbha region)
Role Summary & Overview
We are implementing Pilot on NCF (National Curriculum Framework) aligned skill education in schools in Maharashtra. The purpose of this project is to test and demonstrate various components of NCF aligned skill education in various type of schools.
The Instructor will play a key role in bringing skill education to life at the school level as part of the NEP 2020–NCF implementation pilot in Maharashtra. The Instructor will be responsible for delivering hands-on training to students across different sectors (e.g. Mechatronics ,Gardening & Agriculture, Coding, Fashion, Healthcare , Finance etc). In addition to this, the Instructor will also be expected to support Kaushal Bodh sessions for students in Grades 6 to 8, helping them explore various work forms through exposure-based, activity-driven learning. The role involves classroom facilitation, practical demonstrations, Formative assessments, Feedback sharing, and regular coordination with school authorities and the LAHI team.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute at the grassroots level to a pioneering skill education initiative in Maharashtra’s school ecosystem.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver NEP-NCF-aligned skill curriculum using toolkits, demonstrations and practicals.
- Maintain all required documentation, including attendance, session records, and feedback logs. The reporting and documentation will also be required to be done on digital tools.
- Coordinate closely with the Field Officers, other program staff and the head of schools and other teachers for smooth implementation.
- Maintain safety and upkeep of tools, materials, and the classroom environment.
- Support the planning and execution of field visits, community activities, and guest lectures.
- Assist in the assessment of student learning and program outcomes (baseline, end line, and formative assessments).
- Participate in school events, community outreach, training sessions, review meetings, and learning exchanges organized by LAHI.
- Organise school based events to create awareness and visibility to skill education in schools and the community.
- Provide timely inputs and updates to the LAHI team regarding progress, challenges, and needs.
- Innovation and effectiveness in conducting practical learning activities.
Requirements
Education Background:
- Polytechnic diploma or a graduate degree in relevant fields - Electronics, Mechatronics, Fashion Design, Computer Applications, Agriculture, Healthcare, Commerce etc.
- Additional vocational or skill training certifications are an added advantage.
- Basic proficiency in using digital tools (Google Forms, Email, Excel, mobile apps) is required.
- Language proficiency: Conversant in Marathi, Hindi, and English
Key Skills And Competencies
- Working knowledge across all six designated sectors of NCF (training and materials will be provided).
- Strong facilitation and student engagement skills, especially with adolescents.
- Innovative in designing practical sessions and activities for effective learning.
- High responsiveness to school heads, parents and organization's field staff.
- Strong belief in hands-on, real-world learning and student potential.
- Commitment to values such as integrity, ownership, and teamwork.