Curriculum & Training Manager:
The Curriculum & Training Manager is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of training programs and curricula at USF.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Curriculum
- STEM Curriculum development and improvement (To understand our STEM curriculum – check out our YouTube channel)
- Preparing or developing material for the implementation of the curriculum.
- Implementing newly developed or updated curricula to ensure the desired outcomes could be obtained.
- Training
- Conducting and supporting fellow training sessions (fellows are local youth who implement the program at USF).
- Identifying the knowledge or training gap and taking appropriate measures to ensure the success of the training and overall program.
- Providing appropriate training that is tailored to the individual trainee’s requirement.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing training programs and making improvements based on feedback.
- Ensuring the documents are created and updated timely as required for the impactful implementation of the training.
- Assessment
- Ensuring the assessments are conducted regularly.
- Improving and upgrading the assessing practice according to the need of the organization.
- Training and supporting team for assessments.
- Generating assessment reports.
- Planning, Execution & Continuous Improvement
- Preparing training, curriculum and assessments plans and budgets.
- Regularly visiting classroom sessions conducted by fellows for observation and making changes in training, curriculum or assessment depending on observations.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Instructional design: The ability to design and develop effective curriculum, training materials, and assessments.
- Training delivery: The ability to facilitate training sessions in-person or virtually.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- Assessment and evaluation: The ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs, collect feedback, and use data to make improvements.
- Leadership: The ability to lead a team of trainers and support staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure the success of training programs.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- A relevant experience in the development/ STEM education space of at least 2 years is preferred with an overall work experience of 3+ years.
- An understanding of how children from rural areas learn is preferable.
- There is no requirement for educational qualifications.
ROLE DETAILS:
- Joining: April/ May 2023
- Type: Full time based out of the field office
- Work hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm (Alternate Saturdays off)
- Salary: 6 - 10 Lakhs per year (based on relevant experience)
- Field Office Location - Vaholi village, About 40 minutes from Kalyan station, Thane, MH
- Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/Kbojuus5ffeqxCGs6
About USF:
Universe Simplified Foundation (USF) is a Mumbai based non-profit working to make inquiry-driven, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education accessible to all. For more information, you may watch a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpCJEATbQYc.