Job ID: 304048

Internship and Educator Fellowship

Karta Initiative India Foundation

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 20 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Position: Internship and Educator Fellowship
Base Location: Karta Initiative India Foundation Office, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
KIIF's Office Location: B-33, Sector - 40, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Employment Type: Full-time | Noida-based with extensive field travel across India

About Karta Initiative India Foundation (KIIF)
Karta Initiative India Foundation is dedicated to expanding access to transformative educational and career opportunities for talented young people from disadvantaged and marginalized backgrounds. We believe that when young people are provided with pathways to succeed in higher education and careers, they can become leaders and changemakers who contribute to positive social change in their communities and beyond.
Karta has two flagship programs:
* Karta Access - supports the school-to-university transition of high school students.
* Karta Scholar - supports the university-to-workplace transition of undergraduate scholars.

About the Role:
Be part of a passionate team enabling first-generation learners to transition from school to workplaces through quality higher education and career readiness, with a focus on Constitutional Values. The role involves teaching STEM subjects or English to Classes 9-12, mentoring school and undergraduate students, and undertaking field visits to rural and underserved communities, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya schools, Community Learning Centres, Ashram Schools and Tribal hostels.

Key Responsibilities Areas:
1. Teaching
# Teach one or more than one of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for competitive examinations such as IIT, CUET, and other entrance exams.
# Foster scientific temperament and critical thinking among students.
2. Mentorship of School Students (Classes 9-12)
# Mentor school students to build agency, confidence, and mobility.
# Motivate students to pursue higher education and be aspirational.
# Help students in responsible consumption of information and social media.
# Inculcate constitutional values and principles of responsible citizenship among students.
# Engage students in understanding and addressing adolescent issues.
3. Mentorship of Undergraduate Students (University/College)
# Mentor undergraduate students so that they thrive in College / University.
# Help students build confidence and courage.
# Facilitate curated internship opportunities in accordance with Karta guidelines.
# Conduct mock interviews and provide support for job placement preparation.
# Inculcate constitutional values and a sense of social responsibility among students.
# Engage students in understanding and addressing young adult issues.
4. Additional Responsibilities
# Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or senior management team to support the mission and goals of the organization.
# Be flexible to travel to program sites or events as needed, contributing to the on-ground impact of Karta's programs.

How You'll Grow:
# Successful completion of the 3-month internship may lead to an opportunity to join the Karta Educator Fellowship, subject to the applicable selection process.
# Gain exposure to government schooling systems, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya schools, Ashram schools and tribal hostels.
# Engage with premier universities, academics, university mentors, accomplished professionals, civil society leaders, senior bureaucrats and Gram Panchayat leaders.
# Gain experience in stakeholder engagement, educational program delivery and implementation, and partner collaboration.

What we are looking for:
# Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English or other interdisciplinary STEM subjects.
# 1-8 years' experience in teaching, facilitation or curriculum development.
# Strong skills in experiential, project-based and interdisciplinary learning.
# Familiarity with digital and online teaching tools.
# Commitment to equity and underserved communities.
# Strong communication, mentoring and program management skills.
# Ability to simplify complex concepts and engage diverse learners.
# Willingness to travel extensively to remote rural areas for a minimum of 100 days per year, with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:
# Opportunity to impact the lives of first-generation learners from marginalized communities and support them in becoming future leaders and changemakers.
# Exposure to Navodaya, State Board, Minority, Social and Tribal schooling systems.
# A collaborative work culture that promotes excellence.
# An intellectually stimulating environment with conversations on technology, environment, climate change and socio-economic issues.
# Competitive compensation aligned with non-profit sector standards.

The Opportunity: 3-Month Internship -----> Karta Educator Fellowship
Internship - 3 Months
Compensation: Rs. 20,000 per month

Karta Educator Fellowship
Compensation: Rs
40,000 - Rs. 55,000 per month

Successful completion of the 3-month internship may lead to an opportunity to join the Karta Educator Fellowship, subject to the applicable selection process.

The compensation offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated competencies.

Application Process:
If you are passionate about education, youth development and creating opportunities for underserved communities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply by emailing your resume to: recruitments@karta-initiative.org. We will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates.

Deadline: Apply immediately

Job Email ID:

recruitments(at)karta-initiative.org