Pi Jam Foundation
Job title Teacher TrainerReporting to Project ManagerLocation Pune About Pi Jam Foundation Pi Jam Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit company conceived by Teach for India Alumni in 2017 The organization is entirely impact driven and aims to provide all students from government and affordable private schools Computing and Problem-solving skills which are essential for them to succeed in the 21st century workplace Using low-cost open source technology and a contextual research-based curriculum coupled with innovative pedagogy Pi Jam Foundation aims to provide quality computer science education to students across the country Why work with us Pi Jam Foundation is a young and growing organization where experimentation and creativity is encouraged amongst everyone in the team As a member you would have the space and time to nurture your own skills and passion in the process of working towards a cause We foster a culture where one can grow as an individual while playing a crucial role in the sustainable expansion of the organization As a part of Pi Jam Foundation s award-winning program you will have the opportunity to contribute to India s youth gaining an opportunity to develop into change-makers of tomorrow About the roleAs the Teacher Trainer at Pi Jam Foundation you would be responsible for building the capacity of Instruction Specialists ICT Teachers and facilitating Pi Labs at partner government and affordable private schools to create a high-quality computer science education ecosystem for student learning This would include exhibiting excellent training skills teaching a well-balanced analytical and creative mindset to problem-solve and provide innovative solutions along with taking the initiative to own and build a part of Pi Jam reflective of their own core values that concur with the organizational vision and genuinely commits themselves to ensure that the value our program adds to a student s life is sustainable meaningful and greater than individual motivations Roles Responsibilities As a Teacher Trainer you will be tasked with supporting all present and future Pi Jam Foundation educational initiatives and programs Your portfolio will include Trainings and Capacity BuildingBuilds teachers capacity through conducting various training sessions as per the program and on the job assistance during monitoring visits so that they best meet their teaching-learning and school management responsibilitiesCollect devise and share with schools successful teaching methodologies that can be implemented in the classroom Undertakes teachers training needs assessment prepares training plans develops training aid materials and conducts evaluation of training sessionsAssists Program Curriculum Development and Research team in developing training manuals Participates in professional growth and development and stays abreast of current research through continuing education educational seminars workshops conferences membership in professionParticipate in sessions during the beginning of the year training programme as per the schedule shared by the organisation Participate in the monthly learning circles to share best practices with other teachers and prepare for the upcoming classesWork with the Program Manager to build teaching capacity as per their feedbackProgram DeliveryCollects and compiles school and training data and assists the Program team in data analysis and interpretation and report development Submits accurate and proper monitoring supervision training observation and other relevant reports to the Program Team in timely mannerSupport Program team in order to enhance quality of basic educationEnsure Optimum instructional delivery of Curriculum across the specified grades in assigned school s This may involve teaching travel in classrooms spread across the city Creation of monthly grade specific goals and daily lesson plans with the help of Program Manager in line with Pi Jam s curriculum and teaching philosophy Assess and Monitor Student Learning Outcomes and accomplishme