Job Description

: Program Associate - EL Build

Application Deadline: 30th November 2024

About Enabling Leadership

We have a mission to change the world and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us! At Enabling Leadership, we believe that creating a different generation of "leaders" is the solution to most of the complex global challenges we face today.

Our unique programs, "EL - Create" (music), "EL - Play" (football) and EL- Build (Lego) are designed to equip children, especially those who are economically and educationally marginalized, to rewrite the definition of being "successful". It is essential to redefine this in terms of people who take responsibility for their own individual, and our shared, combined futures. Our young "leaders" demonstrate and embody these values, principles, behaviors, choices and actions, recognizing that in order for me to win, everyone must win.

Every child can, and should be a leader - a role model, a global citizen and a positive contributor - it is critical for every individual to be this kind of a leader, and not just a handful of people. Now, more than ever, children need to recognize that we live in a shared world and we must learn to collaborate, think creatively and inspire positive action. Learn more at www.enablingleadership.org

Working at Enabling Leadership

As a culture-first organization, we are looking for individuals who embody the values and behaviors we work tirelessly to teach our students every day. Our teams have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of stakeholders including children, parents, school communities, sportspersons, musicians, artists, volunteers, nonprofits, media and educational institutions, and corporates amongst others. We look for individuals who pride themselves on high performance and productivity, whilst also prioritizing individual wellbeing (we don't limit sick leave days, we believe every employee's health comes first!). Our staff design and manage their own schedules, choose where to work from (no cubicles!), and have a dynamic leadership team to work with. Our priority is to develop passionate, responsible, creative and accountable employees, championing our values in today's world.

EL - Build Program

Build uses the pedagogy of play to enable children to create a world of their imagination and open up possibilities. Our program is designed to enable a child's leadership capacities such as risk-taking, creative thinking and self-awareness. A combination of the intrinsic power of the sport with the fundamentals of life-skills learning inform the curriculum.

Function: Build Program Associates will work in the city team to deliver a minimum of 8 sessions a week, in a classroom with a group of 20-25 students over 8-9 months (June/ July to February/ March). They will plan and conduct classes using building blocks, with the objective of life skills and leadership development in students. . These sessions are experiential in nature - with a lot of emphasis on active, challenge based and student-centric learning.

The Program Associates will be trained for 8-10 days during the course of the year; starting from May/June prior to program launch and then in mid-year around September/October. The Program Associates will be guided and mentored by the Program Manager in their city to plan and implement their sessions.

Reports to : Program Manager

Location : The candidate will have to be based in the operational site for the role - Bangalore

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Program Delivery:

- Conduct a minimum of 8 sessions (4 classrooms) a week in blended mode. This may involve teaching in virtual/in-person classrooms spread across the city.

- Complete 48 sessions per classroom (of 20 students each) throughout the program timeline.

- Actively plan lessons with the Program Manager and document them.

- Fill session report form after the class as a part of reflection/documentation.

- Work with the students to prepare them for the mid-year and the final Build showcase.

- Keep track of student attendance and progress in predefined formats.

Program Quality:

- Help the Program Manager Identify training needs and other support required by the facilitators, and coordinate with him/her to design training modules around that. Assist in delivery, in case required.

- Works with the PM to ensure standardization, share & adopt best practices, provide contextual feedback, and contribute to program focus areas

- This includes the creation of dockets of resources (games, activities) that can be used by facilitators as a part of the program, lesson planning with other facilitators, and/or adding new components to the program.

- Supports M&E team with assessments, impact studies, focus group interviews at the beginning and end of the academic year.

Training & Capacity Building

- Participate and facilitate sessions during the beginning of the year and mid-year training as per the schedule shared by the organization.

- Participate in the monthly learning circles to share best practices with other teachers and prepare for the upcoming classes

- Work with the Program Manager to build teaching capacity as per their feedback

- Participate in workshops (organized by EL) for capacity building

Events & Other Support

- Represents EL as the Play PoC for schools (where he/she is coaching) to collect student data, deliver equipment, coordinate sessions, and build stakeholder relationships & investment.

- Attends all training, workshops & meetings held over the course of one academic year.

- Attends and supports all days of League.

- Attends and participates in all other events that organized by EL and EL related events

- Attends city team meetings & contributes to other operational work as per the requirements of the city.

Minimum Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree in any discipline

2. At least 1 year of teaching experience and working with young children (7-12) in a formal/informal setting.

3. Interest and Experience in DIY or personal projects/experimentation.

4. Ability to work individually/ in teams.

5. Working knowledge of MS Office/G Suite for working & WhatsApp for communication purposes

6. Good time management and organizational skills (demonstrable)

7. Fluency in regional language is required

Most Critical Proficiencies:

• Highly passionate about teaching, coaching, developing youth/society, and football.
• Good baseline understanding of the EL Leadership Framework - how it is designed, what each concept means, how everything connects to leadership, definition of leadership.
• More importantly, a clear grasp on the concept of building life skills through creative mediums like sport.
• Drive to work with children and build a career in the youth development/education/social sector.
• Keen interest in helping EL grow and improve the quality of the program for children.
• Ability to come up with ideas/be creative and express themselves freely.
• Be a self-starter requiring very little directive and comfortable in taking responsibility on their own.
• Eager to learn/improve, open to guidance & feedback - clear desire to grow.
• High levels of dedication.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Requires intra-city travel to EL schools
• Requires conducting classes in under-resourced schools in all weather conditions
• Attending EL training is non-negotiable. The dates for the same will be communicated during the selection process.
• Respect and sensitivity towards the schools and children EL works with
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Working on events may include travel and physical demands of putting up a production

Salary: Competitive & experience based

How to apply: Click on the Application Form

Enabling Leadership is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?13,759.47 - ?34,005.14 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you have in teaching kids?

Experience:

• total work: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/11/2024
Expected Start Date: 02/12/2024