Project Associate (Content) - CPD MP

About Peepul

The Project Associate at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance of their work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian education system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation. The Project Associate's competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul's mission.

The Project Associate is a crucial role in fostering a successful partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and achieving the strategic objective of Peepul to enhance the quality of education in India's public school system. The Project Associate will lead and execute initiatives independently, focusing on supporting and holding teachers and academic officials accountable. They will combine educational expertise, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder management to design, implement, and monitor high-quality projects aimed at improving education in the state.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

• Create and curate educational content, including training session plans, teaching modules, scripts, schema, lesson plans, and other relevant resources for teachers in the government school system.
  
• Ensure that all content is contextualized to the government school environment and supports classroom implementation.
  
• Develop content that aligns with educational standards, curriculum requirements, and pedagogical best practices
  
• Conduct thorough subject-specific research to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current educational trends and practices in education.
  
• Analyze teacher and student needs as well as feedback to refine and improve the quality of content.
  

• Design and strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions, including in-person and virtual workshops, training sessions, and professional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps and enhance classroom effectiveness.
  
• Stay updated on the latest trends, resources, and pedagogical innovations in education and apply innovative approaches to enhance teacher engagement and learning outcomes.
  
• Create documented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, and prepare decks for related events and training.
  
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensure the quality of interventions.
  
• Codify best practices and case studies in teaching to ensure knowledge management and sharing within the organisation and with the wider sector.
  

• Work closely with senior government stakeholders, academic teams, and teacher trainers to design, develop, and implement projects/interventions.
  
• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, providing technical and subject matter leadership.
  
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12 curriculum and classroom realities in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Government counterparts).
  

• Develop systems to deliver agreed-upon content and training outputs, with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and clear communication across the programme.
  
• Define success metrics and growth aspirations for interventions and communicate these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external).
  
• Collaborate with the in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools including rigorous academic assessments where relevant.
  
• Support and ideate on the large-scale implementation of projects in close coordination with Peepul’s education and training team, in consultation with Project Manager(s) and Programme Manager(s).
  

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education with a strong understanding of Classroom Pedagogy and educational perspective is a must. Additional knowledge in Social Work or Public Policy, or other related fields is an advantage.
  

• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in the education sector, including at least 1yr year of classroom teaching experience. The experience should include working in the implementation of educational initiatives in India with an understanding of the challenges of teachers and education system(s).
  

• Other Skills: Strong educational expertise and understanding of best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher training and ability to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives effectively and independently.
  

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in reading and writing English and Hindi