National Head – Early Childhood & Elementary Education (Job Vacancy)

ABOUT AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION

The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged, with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional. Through its unique value proposition, working closely with local communities, the Foundation partners with NGOs to develop and test innovative solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact. Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji and Bill Clinton, American India Foundation Trust (AIF) has impacted the lives of 16.51 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories of India.

Registered as a Trust in India, with an independent Board of Trustees, AIF adheres to strict financial and governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible management of resources. As per statutory mandates, AIF is registered under FCRA, CSR, 80G, and 12A. Learn more a www.aif-india.org

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Learning and Migration Program (LAMP) works with children at risk of distress seasonal migration by facilitating their access to seasonal hostels, quality education opportunities, while also training school teachers, and empowering communities on the Right to Education Act (2009). Technical partnerships with State Governments have provided the opportunity to replicate similar models across other migration affected states. Since its inception in 2004, LAMP has impacted 1.35 million children at risk of distress seasonal migration through access to quality education opportunities; and steered 5,238 villages across 17 States and Union Territories across India to eliminate obstacles to quality education.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a passionate and visionary National Head for Early Childhood & Elementary Education to lead the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for young learners across India. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in building strong foundations for children's learning journeys, ensuring inclusion, accessibility, and impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Curriculum Alignment:
  • Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate early childhood and elementary education programs adhering to NEP 2020 (NCF/SCF) guidelines.
  • Align curriculum with national frameworks and integrate innovative pedagogical approaches, including the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) methodology.
  • Develop diverse learning materials and activities catering to classroom, non-classroom, and digital learning environments.
• Digital Interface & Infrastructure Development:
  • Oversee the creation and integration of user-friendly digital interfaces and learning platforms for students and teachers.
  • Manage the development and maintenance of educational infrastructure for schools, ensuring accessibility and functionality.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL):
  • Champion Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create inclusive learning environments for diverse learners.
  • Develop and implement strategies to address individual needs and learning styles through differentiated instruction and assistive technologies.
• Effective Classroom Management:
  • Provide training and support to educators on implementing effective classroom management strategies that foster positive learning environments.
  • Promote collaborative learning, critical thinking, and communication skills development.
• Educational Governance & Partnerships:
  • Collaborate with school leadership, government agencies, and educational specialists to strengthen school governance and management practices.
  • Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and community engagement.
• Assessment & Monitoring:
  • Design and implement comprehensive assessment systems to measure student learning progress and program effectiveness.
  • Analyze data and translate findings into action plans for continuous improvement of program quality.
  • Stay updated on advancements in early childhood and elementary education research and integrate best practices into program design.

REQUIRED KEY SKILLS, QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in developing and implementing high-quality education programs for young learners.
• Demonstrated expertise in child development, inclusive education, and Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and alignment with national frameworks, including NEP 2020.
• Experience in integrating technology into learning environments and managing digital platforms.
• Understanding of educational governance and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Additional regional language proficiency is a plus.

OTHERS: Salary commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABILITY: Immediately

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please click here and share your details and resume in the prescribed format.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.