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About Bal Raksha Bharat
Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organisation. It is a member of Save the Children movement that operates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We run programmes in the remotest corners of India and urban areas in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children.
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ROLE PURPOSE
To strengthen STEM education and digital learning in project schools through effective utilization of STEM Labs, SMART Classrooms, teacher mentoring, student engagement, and experiential learning activities.
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SCOPE OF ROLE
The STEM & Smart Class Facilitator will be responsible for planning and delivering technology-enabled learning sessions and STEM education activities in project-supported schools under the Lotte SmartLearn School Initiative. The facilitator will manage and operate Smart Class infrastructure, conduct digital literacy and computer education sessions, and facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students. The role includes implementing the Basic Computer Course Module, supporting students through project-based learning, organizing STEM clubs, exhibitions, competitions, and innovation challenges, and ensuring active participation of all children, particularly girls and vulnerable learners. The facilitator will work closely with school authorities and teachers to strengthen the integration of digital tools and experiential learning methodologies into classroom teaching. Additionally, the role involves maintaining attendance and progress records, documenting project achievements and success stories, ensuring proper utilization and maintenance of project assets, and submitting regular reports to support project monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting requirements. The facilitator will also engage with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to promote awareness of digital learning, STEM education, and the effective use of technology for improved educational outcomes.
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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
STEM Education Implementation
- Conduct STEM learning sessions and hands-on activities for students.
- Facilitate effective utilization of STEM Labs and related equipment.
- Promote innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
SMART Classroom Management
- Support teachers in integrating SMART classroom content into teaching-learning processes.
- Ensure effective utilization and maintenance of ICT-enabled learning resources.
- Facilitate digital and interactive learning sessions.
Teacher Capacity Building
- Train and mentor teachers on STEM tools, experiential learning, and SMART classroom methodologies.
- Provide ongoing technical support and classroom handholding.
Student Leadership & Engagement
- Establish and strengthen Children's Groups/STEM Clubs.
- Support students in organizing STEM events, competitions, and innovation challenges.
School Events & Community Engagement
- Coordinate annual STEM exhibitions and awareness activities.
- Engage parents, SMCs, and stakeholders in promoting STEM education.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track student participation and learning outcomes.
- Maintain activity records, inventories, and monthly progress reports.
- Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned.
Coordination & Partnership
- Coordinate with school authorities, teachers, project staff, and external partners for smooth implementation.
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BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability S/he should be accountable towards evaluating his/her performance or behavior related to work/community/children/society for which s/he is responsible. The term is related to responsibility but is regarded more from the perspective of oversight
Ambition S/he should be desire to achieve a particular goal as well aspiration in respect of project
Collaboration S/he should work in collaborative method with respective stakeholders (direct or indirect) and will make something together. To collaborate is to commit to the possibility of producing an outcome greater than one that would be developed in a silo.
Creativity: S/he should have the urge in solving problems and communicating with others,
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. S/he must be truthful and honest with him/herself and others, should align own personal behavior and his/her action will be aligned with own values, principles and ethics. S/he would have self-awareness and have really explore value system.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Applications, Education, or related field.
- Experience working with government preferred
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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Minimum 3 years of experience in STEM education, ICT education, robotics, coding, or school-based learning programs.
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KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical competencies
- STEM pedagogy and experiential learning.
- Digital literacy and ICT tools.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Documentation and reporting
Generic Competencies
- Being the Voice of Children: Utilizes being part of a global movement to promote change in the policy and public sphere on child related issues
- Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Drives an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritizing the most deprived and marginalized children
- Builds & Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires others to embrace the values and principles that underpin partnerships and the localization agenda
- Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers
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Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
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CHILD SAFEGUARDING (Strike out whichever is not applicable)
Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in programs; or are visiting programs; therefore a police check will be required.
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Child Safeguarding
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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Safeguarding our Staff
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BRB’s anti-harassment policy.
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Equal Opportunities
Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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