AIDE ET ACTION (INDIA)
Aide et Action (India) is a development organization working in the field of education. It is registered as a not-for-profit entity under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013)
At Aide et Action (AEA), our vision is “Changing the world through education.” Our mission is to ensure access to quality education for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, particularly children, enabling them to take charge of their own development and contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Our programs are managed through our Offices in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Gurugram, Hyderabad & Patna. In line with the emerging needs of our organization, we now seek to fill in the following position.
Position: Academic Coordinator, ADHYAYAN
Job Location:Kashipur & Thuamul Rampur, Odisha
Number of Vacancy: 2
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term contract
Duration of the Project: 3 years
Reporting To: Project Manager, Adhyayan
Summary of the Project:
The project ADHYAYAN adopts a holistic, community-driven approach to strengthen the education ecosystem. Through a joyful learning environment that ensures age- and grade-appropriate outcomes, the project seeks to develop environmentally responsible and climate-resilient children with a strong scientific mindset, while preserving the cultural identity and indigenous knowledge of tribal communities.
The project focuses on deepening stakeholder engagement, building local capacities, and advancing teaching-learning practices at Anganwadi centres and schools in 29 villages under Kashipur and Thuamul Rampur blocks of Odisha. The initiative shall deliver sustainable impact through multi-level interventions that close gaps in ECCE, foundational learning, improve retention, and enhance education quality.
Summary of the Position: The Academic Coordinator will drive the academic quality and implementation of the project across operational villages. This role focuses directly on strengthening teacher capacities, improving student learning outcomes, and developing need-based curricula and Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM). The coordinator will provide hands-on, field-based support through demonstration classes and on-the-spot teacher training on multilingual education, STEM and best use of library.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular classroom observations to identify teaching gaps and professional development needs.
- Deliver hands-on demonstration classes to model child-centric, interactive pedagogy for primary and high school levels.
- Provide on-the-spot training and mentoring to teachers during school visits to improve daily classroom delivery.
- Organize and facilitate periodic refresher training workshops for school educators.
- Collaborate with teachers to design and develop need-based, contextual learning materials and TLM using low-cost or locally available resources.
- Review and adapt existing school curricula to make learning more experiential, inclusive, and outcome-driven.
- Formulate assessment tools and frameworks to track student progress effectively.
- Monitor academic progress across all operational villages to ensure project benchmarks are met.
- Analyze student learning outcomes data to measure the impact of interventions and pivot strategies accordingly.
- Maintain detailed records of teacher training schedules, performance improvements, and school performance metrics.
- Work closely with the project management team, school administrations, and local communities to ensure smooth program implementation.
- Document best practices, success stories, and challenges to contribute to monthly and quarterly project reports.
Qualifications and Skills
Education
Master’s degree in Education (MA (Education), M.Ed.), Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) combined with extensive field experience will also be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in academic coordination, teacher training, or curriculum design, preferably within rural education development projects.
- Experience of engagement with block and district level government functionaries of education department
Skills
- Pedagogical Expertise: Strong understanding of primary and high school curricula, child psychology, and modern, foundational learning techniques.
- Training & Facilitation: Proven ability to train adults, command a classroom, and deliver engaging demonstration lessons.
- Material Design: Creative skills in producing contextualized, low-cost Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in the local language of the operational villages.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively to remote or rural school locations for on-site support.
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and committed to supporting vulnerable populations.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Work Environment
- Frequent travel to rural tribal areas for monitoring and engagement with schools and stakeholders.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate community needs and events.
Compensation: A monthly CTC of INR 40000/- per month
To apply: Aspirants who possess experience & competencies as per the job specification mentioned & consider themselves suitable are encouraged to email their updated CVs along with a Cover Letter highlighting their suitability for the position to priyanka.das@aide-et-action.org with the subject line: Application for Academic Coordinator by 15th November 2026. Applicants are also requested to kindly provide details of their current/last drawn salary in the covering note.
Aide et Action is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive a response from Aide et Action. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted further. We regret the inconvenience.