Resource Person – Karnataka

Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for profit organisation that has been working since 2000 with the elementary education system in rural government schools.

The Foundation began by implementing various programmes to improve educational quality across the country. By 2010 however it became clear that working on a “project” mode was inadequate and it takes continuous effort over many decades for any deep-rooted change to happen. This can only be achieved by establishing “institutions” which are embedded in the local context and can collaborate with local government structures. Thus the idea of setting up District Institutes in field locations came into being.

At our Field Institutes we are looking for Resource Persons who can work with us to improve the quality of teaching and learning processes within government schools. Our work includes working on school subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Languages (English/ Hindi/Kannada/Tamil) and addressing some of the fundamental beliefs about education and society that influence teaching learning in the classrooms. A potential Resource Person will be interested in all aspects of k-12 education including:

• Improving the quality of educational processes and practices within schools across a district through capacity building of teachers, head teachers, Resource Persons, and education functionaries
• Designing and facilitating creative approaches to teaching and learning through workshops, teacher forums, seminars, melas etc in their chosen subject
• Building networks of like-minded teachers and head teachers
• Residing at teacher towns and blocks where government school teachers reside and engage with them continuously.

Professional competencies will include:

• Very good understanding of the subject and its content.
• Ability to conceptualize and deliver professional development programs for teachers and head teachers.
• Ability to facilitate
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple manner
• Liasoning and networking skills.

Over and above professional competencies, we are looking for individuals with the following attributes:

Strong belief in constitutional values
Deep commitment towards social change
Being analytical and rational
Be open and caring
Patience and resilience to work for long-term goals
Ability to function in a team

Since we work primarily with government rural schools, potential employees should be willing to live and work in remote locations across the states.

Job description:

You will work with Government school teachers, helping them build their professional abilities and become better teachers. Our current focus is on Primary School teachers alongside our work with teachers in Upper Primary Schools.

Graduation or Post graduation with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.

Eligibility:

• Candidates with substantial on-field experience in education NGOs may also apply
  Willingness to travel within the district/state
• Selection Process: Written Test & Interviews

Test Date & Venue: As far as possible the candidate will be given a choice from the options offered, however, we may need to use discretion due to logistical reasons.

Applicants should choose the nearest test center from their current place of stay.

Years of Experience: Above 2 years

What kind of people does the Foundation recruit for the District Institutes?

At Azim Premji Foundation District Institutes, we are looking for Resource Persons, who will work with us to improve the quality of teaching and learning process within government schools. Our work spans school subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Languages (English/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil). A potential recruit should be interested in all aspects of K-12 school education and teacher capacity building including:

Improving the quality of educational processes and practices within schools across a district Facilitating creative approaches to teaching and learning through workshops, teacher forums, seminars, melas etc. in their chosen subject Building networks of like-minded teachers and head teachers who are working in the same subject area Residing at teacher towns and blocks where government school teachers reside and hence use the advantage of proximity

How can I search and apply for open positions/opportunities?

You can use the search option provided on our website to look out for open positions/opportunities.

You can apply online by filling up the online application form or you can send your resume to careers@azimpremjifoundation.org

I’ve submitted a job application. What is the next step?

Our recruiter will get in touch with you within a month’s time and will discuss the next steps, if we find your resume suitable. Please check you e-mails regularly so that you do not miss out on the opportunity. If we do not find your resume suitable for any open position/opportunity in Foundation, you will receive a regret mail.

What should I expect from the selection process?

For different positions we follow different selection processes. For some positions for e.g., Resource Person, you will have to go through a test, followed by multiple rounds of interview. We expect a certain degree of patience from you side right through the selection process. Our selection process is long as we believe that only good people will do justice to our commitment to constitutional values and our vision to improve quality of education. Please read the role description carefully to understand what is expected out of you in terms of responsibilities, skills and attributes for you to carry out the role.