WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders. Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances. Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team. Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth. Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion. Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing. Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role. Interest in working with government / low-income schools. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities in accordance with students learning objectives. Create a safe and caring environment for Students that fosters learning. Develop students drawing, coloring, painting and crafts techniques. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Facilitate grade-appropriate knowledge about art forms, history and other aspects. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create a wellbeing-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Identify, coordinate for and manage students participation in art-based events. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording photographs, session proceedings, lesson plans,etc in formats/software provided for arts and crafts classes. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all arts/crafts-related inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Plan and develop teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively and participate in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Diploma or graduate or post graduate degree in Fine Arts/Arts. 2 to 3 years of facilitating arts & crafts with students. Well developed oral and written communication in English. Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi. Familiarity and practice or experience with variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of art and crafts. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age. Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partnership Building and Management Strategize, strengthen and work with Apni Shala teams to build paid partnerships for the organisation Manage stakeholder by coordinating meetings, relaying important information, and facilitating feedback meetings Identify and build partnerships with organizations and schools inside and outside Mumbai Conduct surveys and interviews as required by the monitoring & evaluation process Manage public relations including engaging press and media Fundraising Work with CEO to develop and execute Apni Shalas Fundraising Strategy Actively research and identify CSRs/Grant organizations Manage donor reports (create and collaborate with team members for data, review and get reports reviewed and send to donors) Co-design and lead Apni Shalas Annual Crowdfunding Campaigns Set up visits and maintain regular communication with donors Actively find and partner with print/online media to promote Apni Shalas work Develop and organize existing and new fundraising campaigns, initiatives and events Identify and work in partnership with CEO to acquire grants and major donations from philanthropic bodies, government departments, individual donors and the corporate sector Maintain all funds, accounts, budget, financial bills and donor-related information in coordination with the accounts team Create all communications collateral required for fundraising, including presentations, project proposals, donor reports and annual reports Widen Apni Shalas visibility within potential donor segments in partnership with other team members Liaison with photographers / videographers / writers for documenting activities and creating content for fundraising-related communications collateral Coordination & Supervision Create monthly/periodic progress reports, collate data from partners and present to team Coordinate visits for donors, volunteers, and supporters at partner organizations Facilitate and assist in implementing fundraising-related capacity-building sessions using internal and external resources for the team. Participate in the performance management processes for all staff that you have worked with Self and Peer Professional Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals by attending organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching relevant themes Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Contribute towards the teams development by engaging actively in professional development opportunities, co-planning and collective work Support Apni Shalas fellowship programme and facilitate fellows professional development on entrepreneurship, fundraising and resource building Volunteer in Apni Shala classrooms to develop a practice informed understanding of Apni Shalas work Organisational Development Work towards expanding organisational visibility in larger ecosystem Organise and facilitate Fundraising and Organizational awareness events / desks Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1-2 years of experience of partnership development and resource building / fundraising 1+ years of experience of field work in facilitation or teaching with students (preferred) Well developed oral and written communication skills in English and fluency in conversational Hindi Well developed project management skills Well developed report writing, data analysis skills and ability to represent data and articulate ideas effectively Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Experience leading, managing or supporting teams Ability to analyse finances, draw insights and trends to inform decision making Ability to problem solve, recommend and implement solutions

POSITION SUMMARY: Job Title: Associate Programme Lead Location: Based in Mumbai (may require limited travel outside Mumbai) Employment Type: Full-time, 6 days a week (with two-term breaks) Reporting to: Programme Lead, School SEL Programme WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partnership Building, Coordination and Management Develop a vision and goals for assigned schools to achieve learning outcomes and work with the team to achieve the same in service of students and the ecosystem. Develop, maintain and enhance ward-level relationships with government officials Strategize, strengthen and deepen partnerships with assigned schools or partners. Manage stakeholders, including teachers, principals and caregivers at assigned schools, by coordinating meetings, relaying important information, and facilitating feedback meetings. Coordinate visits for donors and supporters at partner schools. Support fundraising team with accurate and timely data to support funding initiatives. Analyse trends within and across assigned schools and support the team in data-based decision-making. Develop creative solutions in partnership with school teams to respond to emerging challenges. Create high-quality presentations and present school updates in donor and partner meetings. Supervision and Team Development Lead and supervise 3-4 team members throughout the year to ensure achievement of individual and departmental goals, including monitoring- facilitator attendance, punctuality, review of lesson plans, assessments, session observation, teacher observation, caregiver engagement programme, school campaign follow-up, peer review and feedback. Participate in the performance management processes for team members. Model high-quality SEL facilitation for team members, and invite them into sessions for observation. Facilitate and/or co-plan internal training sessions for team development. SEL Facilitation and Enhancement Planning and preparation Demonstrate knowledge and skills for SEL content and pedagogy Plan and design sessions to impact students social-emotional learning in alignment with the Apni Shala curriculum Actively research and enrich facilitation skills through contemporary research in SEL and mental health Support teacher-partner with SEL-aligned academic facilitation with resources in alignment with state / central board academic curriculum. SEL Facilitation with students Facilitate SEL curriculum with students in partner schools/organizations Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc to engage Students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help support SEL-aligned student behavior. Conduct assessments of outcomes for all Students from assigned groups and schools. Facilitate 1:1 student check-ins with all students across the term Partner with counselors to support students with counseling/therapy needs and facilitate the process Support and participate in the continuation of students learning by substituting in across the partner schools as per the need. Plan and/or facilitate SEL sessions during summer and winter breaks at partner sites SEL in the ecosystem (within and outside partner schools) Facilitate SEL implementation within the school ecosystem, including but not limited to, teacher engagement, co-facilitation with partner teachers, caregiver meetings, community projects and school campaigns for assigned classrooms/partners Work with school teachers on SEL-aligned academic learning for students of your grades/groups Visit students homes/ communities to build relationships and understanding context of students and families Facilitate educators professional development on SEL and mental health awareness Advocate for SEL and Mental Health in all spaces Whole-school activities Facilitate and co-plan with the team to execute monthly and end-of-year school events with the school teams such as Mental Health Day, school annual day, etc. Plan, coordinate, and execute of impact evaluation process for students and the ecosystem for respective schools Strategise and operationalise an annual plan with the school teams to ensure students receive high-quality, committed hours of SEL in the assigned schools Support the SEL Programmes team in the assigned school with school-related schedules, information, and other insights for effective and time delivery of SEL Programmes (with students and in the ecosystem) and provide them with on-field support. Review & resolve school data and support the team to maintain clean data flow weekly. Other Responsibilities Assess the schools need for volunteers and coordinate with the volunteer support team. Invite, guide and/or manage volunteers assigned to the student groups. Build meaningful relationships with class teachers and other school stakeholders for programme enrichment Document all sessions by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of groups assigned to you, including but not limited to curriculum updates, attendance, assessments, caregiver engagement, campaign activities, teacher engagement and present them to the team. Self and Peer Professional Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by active participation in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching relevant themes, co-planning and collective work Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor to build a practice of reflection, and personal and professional development. Organisational Development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building, and other related activities as guided by the organisation. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 4-6 years of relevant work experience (which includes a minimum of 2 years of programmatic coordination and 2 years of experience with design and facilitation/teaching with students) Graduation in Education /social work/ psychology preferred. Ability to build and nurture relationships with adult stakeholders (principals, teachers, parents, etc), particularly in government school settings Strong oral and written communication skills in English and in either Hindi or Marathi Fluency in using Microsoft Office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Problem-solving skills, ability to analyse needs and craft possible solutions and recommend actions Report writing skills Basic fluency to make data based decisions (eg: reading attendance, programme progress data) Willingness & ability to contribute beyond ones role to organizational development Ability to travel across Mumbai and occasionally outside Mumbai within the country Ability to design and facilitate learning with adults Works towards the Apni Shala vision and goals with a sense of responsibility towards the commitment made to our students, communities and schools Makes effort to resolve conflicts in difficult situations with a recognition of others emotions Understand the diverse backgrounds that others come from and make responsible decisions keeping in mind the impact of it on their behaviors and outcomes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders. Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances. Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team. Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school Clearly articulate learning expectations for students Assessments of Learning and Growth Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically Continually monitor and evaluate Students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health Analyzing students learning growth and strategize differentiated support for learning and development of the students Caregivers engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences through the year to share the progress of the Students learning and development Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding context of students and families Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided Create reports on the progress of students you work with Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in review processes for the team and self Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) are produced by Apni Shala team Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed/D.Ed or E.CC. ed degree and 2 years of teaching experience in the school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Familiarity and practice or experience with a variety of art techniques and approaches to teach or facilitate the use of various modalities art, theater, music, stories etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 4 to 12 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Please note: - At Apni Shala, the curriculum includes content, pedagogy, and assessment. Since Apni Shalas SEL grade-wide content has been in the making for the last ten years, the SEL Curriculum teams focus is on strengthening SEL facilitation, teams development, and enhancing assessment practices, with need-based content revision. - We also believe that all support team members must continually build their contemporary understanding of how our students and schools are experiencing and responding to the SEL engagements. Hence, facilitation with students is part of all team members roles. SEL-aligned Support and Development Co-design and co-execute SEL-based personal and professional development (online and/or in-person) for Apni Shala team, schools and partner organizations (within and outside Mumbai) Model high-quality SEL facilitation for team members, and invite them into sessions for observation. Observe / co-facilitate SEL sessions and work with the SEL facilitators/teachers for their professional growth in understanding and facilitating the curriculum better Support teacher-partner with SEL-aligned academic facilitation with resources in alignment with state / central board academic curriculum. SEL-aligned Curriculum (Content, Pedagogy Assessment) Enhancement Review and revise existing SEL Programmes curriculum based on Apni Shala aligned philosophies, latest research, and teams feedback (this includes and is not limited to, Narrative Practices, Mindfulness, Constructivist Learning Theory, and Diversity & Inclusion). Develop curriculum resources, resource banks and tools to support SEL facilitation. Work with multiple teams to review and revise SEL evaluation framework and resources (baseline, formative, etc) Supervision and Team Development Lead and supervise team members throughout the year to ensure achievement of individual and departmental goals, including monitoring- facilitator attendance, punctuality, review of lesson plans, assessments, session observation, teacher observation, caregiver engagement programme, school campaign follow-up, peer review, and feedback. Participate in the performance management processes for team members. SEL facilitation and enhancement Planning and preparation Demonstrate knowledge and skills for SEL content and pedagogy Plan and design sessions to impact students social-emotional learning in alignment with the Apni Shala curriculum Actively research and enrich facilitation skills through contemporary research in SEL and mental health SEL Facilitation with students Facilitate SEL curriculum with students in partner schools/organizations Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc to engage Students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help support SEL-aligned student behavior. Conduct assessments of outcomes for all students from assigned groups and schools. Facilitate 1:1 student check-ins with all students across the term Partner with counselors to support students with counseling/therapy needs and facilitate the process Support and participate in the continuation of students learning by substituting in across the partner schools as per the need. Plan and/or facilitate SEL sessions during summer and winter breaks at partner sites SEL in the ecosystem (within and outside partner schools) Facilitate SEL implementation within the school ecosystem, including but not limited to, teacher engagement, co-facilitation with partner teachers, caregiver meetings, community projects and school campaigns for assigned classrooms/partners Strategize, strengthen and deepen partnerships with assigned schools or partners. Work with school teachers on SEL-aligned academic learning for students of your grades/groups Visit students homes/communities to build relationships and understanding context of students and families Facilitate educators professional development on SEL and mental health awareness Advocate for SEL and Mental Health in all spaces Whole-school activities Facilitate and co-plan with the team to execute monthly and end-of-year school events with the school teams such as Mental Health Day, school annual day, etc. Plan, coordinate, and execute of impact evaluation process for students and the ecosystem for respective schools Support the SEL Programmes team in the assigned school with school-related schedules, information, and other insights for effective and timely delivery of SEL Programmes (with students and in the ecosystem) and provide them with on-field support. Other Responsibilities Assess the school's need for volunteers and coordinate with the volunteer support team. Invite, guide, and/or manage volunteers assigned to the student groups. Build meaningful relationships with class teachers and other school stakeholders for programme enrichment Document all sessions by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in the formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of groups assigned to you, including but not limited to curriculum updates, attendance, assessments, caregiver engagement, campaign activities, and teacher engagement, and present them to the team. Self and Peer Professional Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by active participation in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching relevant themes, co-planning, and collective work Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor to build a practice of reflection and personal and professional development. Organisational Development Participate in resource mobilization, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building, and other related activities as guided by the organization. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 4-6 years of relevant work experience (which includes a minimum of 2 years of curriculum development/ trainings and 2 years of experience with design and facilitation/teaching with students) Graduation in Education or Psychology Builds and nurtures relationships with adult stakeholders (principals, teachers, parents, etc), particularly in government school settings Ability to design and facilitate learning with adults Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi / Marathi Fluency in using Microsoft Office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Problem-solving skills, ability to analyze needs and craft possible solutions, and recommend actions Report writing skills Basic fluency in making data-based decisions (eg: reading attendance, programme progress data) Willingness and ability to contribute beyond ones role to organizational development Ability to travel across Mumbai and occasionally outside Mumbai within the country Works towards the Apni Shala vision and goals with a sense of responsibility towards the commitment made to our students, communities, and schools Ability to resolve conflicts in difficult situations with a recognition of other's emotions Understand the diverse backgrounds that others come from and make responsible decisions keeping in mind the impact of it on their behaviors and outcomes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion Commitment to ones own social emotional development and healing Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student learning Plan, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the academic, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all the students. Create a safe and caring environment for students that fosters learning. Actively research and enrich facilitation/teaching skills through contemporary educational practices. Use varying instructional and pedagogical practices to meet different learning needs. Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc. to engage students in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum. Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help create an SEL-aligned environment in the classroom/school. Clearly articulating learning expectations for students. Assessment Thoughtfully design and implement inclusive and differentiated facilitation of formative, summative assessments of Students development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Continually monitor and evaluate Studentss performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Analyzing students learning growth and strategizing differentiated support for learning and development of the students. Caregiver engagement Participate in caregiver meetings with the social worker. Plan and facilitate all caregiver-teacher conferences throughout the year to share the progress of the childs learning and development. Visit homes of students towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. Documentation and reporting Document all classroom activities by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided. Create reports on the progress of students you work with. Professional and administrative responsibilities Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala. Ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively. Invite and engage volunteers assigned to the class. Build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders for advancing organisational vision. Co-plan and execute school-based events with the Khoj/Apni Shala team. Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings. Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students. Self and Peer/Team Development Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by actively participating in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work. Facilitate supervision meetings with teaching interns aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development. Participate in review processes for the team and self. Participate in practice-based resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc) that are produced by the Apni Shala team. Organizational development Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation. Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school. Work with the team to ensure government regulations and compliance requirements are met in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.Ed Degree (with subject focus) and 2 years of teaching experience in a school setting Well developed oral and written communication in English Fluent conversational skills in Hindi and/or Marathi Practice or experience with diverse modalities such as art, movement, project-based learning, etc. Ability to build and nurture relationships with young learners of 8 to 14 years of age Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) Flexibility and ability to change as per contextual needs Ability to plan and problem solve to make context informed decision in the interest of student wellbeing and learning Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning

Job description Government Partnership Associate Lead_2025-26 POSITION SUMMARY: Job Title: Associate Lead, Government Partnerships Location: Based in Mumbai (may require travel outside Mumbai) Employment Type: Full-time, 6 days a week (with two term breaks) Reporting to: Lead / Director, Partnerships / Operations ABOUT APNI SHALA Apni Shala was co-founded in 2013 with a vision “to build social and emotional competencies among individuals to constructively engage with society and have a harmonious coexistence”. Our approach to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is informed by the Collaborative of Academic Social and Emotional Learning Framework(CASEL, USA), Narrative Practices, Diversity & Inclusion, Constructivist Learning Theory, and Mindfulness. The foundation is funded by grants and donations from individuals and institutions. To know more about our work, watch The Apni Shala Story. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? ? Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders ? Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances ? Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team ? Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth ? Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion ? Commitment to one’s own social emotional development and healing ? Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role ? Interest in working with government / low-income schools ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Government Relationship Management: ? Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders in various government offices (Administrative office, Education office, Health office, PP Cell etc.). ? Ensure timely renewal and approval of necessary permissions for Apni Shala to operate within government schools. ? Coordinate with relevant government officials to ensure smooth execution of Apni Shala’s initiatives. ? Address queries, concerns, and challenges raised by government stakeholders in a proactive and solution-oriented manner. ? Support Apni Shala’s field team in navigating government processes and addressing challenges in program implementation. ? Document and draft official letters and proposals, file notes, presentations, etc. ? Analyse and present the progress of Apni Shala initiatives to govt. Officials and/or organisation’s Address: 61/C, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai – 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org | Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) https://youtu.be/e2XR9ulJbrs mailto:contact@apnishala.org leadership team based on insights gathered via different data sources (MIS, etc). ? Regularly visit schools to monitor and support Apni Shala activities on the ground. ? Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and relevant materials. ? Identify and facilitate new/emerging opportunities for Apni Shala’s engagement with different municipal and state government bodies ? Keep oneself updated with the latest schemes, govt. regulations and programs and changes relevant to the Education and Mental Health ecosystem and proactively bring it to the team for planning purposes. Advocacy & Representation: ? Act as the primary advocate for Apni Shala’s initiatives within government offices, ensuring the organization’s work is recognized and supported at all levels. ? Facilitate and lead stakeholders meetings and deliver presentations. ? Represent Apni Shala at government meetings, education forums, and policy discussions to advocate for the importance and impact of SEL. ? Publish practice-informed articles emerging from Apni Shala’s practices in external media. Team Development ? Working with the leadership team to provide a clear vision, and purpose for the government partnerships at Apni Shala. ? Build the organisational practices and support structure to work with the government for SEL and SEL-aligned Education. ? Supervise and participate (where required) in implementing team members’ performance management processes. ? Supervise the work of assigned staff and mentor them by providing direction, input and feedback. Organizational Development, Strategy and Leadership ? Prepare budgets for government and advocacy-related activities in Apni Shala. ? Contribute to organizational strategy while participating in different organisation meetings. ? Seek and forge strategic partnerships with institutions, organizations, government authorities, or other individuals in any government system. ? Represent Apni Shala as required, including attending important sector events and public meetings ? Operate as a positive role model for the culture of the organization ? Understand and navigate organization dynamics; build a strong informal network with the team ? Review performance of all initiatives against the goal laid out by the teams ? Work with the organizational leadership team to prepare annual departmental budgets ? Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and Address: 61/C, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai – 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org | Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) mailto:contact@apnishala.org other related activities as guided by the organisation Self and Peer Professional Development ? Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals by attending organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching relevant themes ? Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor to build a practice of reflection, and personal and professional development. ? Contribute towards the team’s development by engaging actively in professional development opportunities, co-planning and collective work. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ? Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in government relations, partnership management, or advocacy roles, preferably in the education or social impact sector. ? Strong knowledge of government structures and processes, especially related to the education sector. ? Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English and fluency in conversational Marathi ? Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with individuals at all levels of government. ? Ability to work in ambiguity and uncertainty ? Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and well-structured reports that effectively communicate project progress, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders. ? Ability to offer and receive constructive feedback and create plan of action for improvement ? Ability to collaborate and cooperate with team members ? Ability and comfort with extensive travel within and outside Mumbai ? Experience leading, managing or supporting teams ? Ability to problem solve, recommend and implement solutions ? Fluency in using Microsoft Office, and Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) APPLY NOW Send your resume and cover letter by email to hr@apnishala.org. Please mention “Application for the position of Associate Lead - Government Partnerships” in your subject line. In your cover letter, tell us what you think is the significance of Apni Shala’s work in the larger education ecosystem. What do you think you will bring to this role that will help AS achieve its mission? For more about Apni Shala, please visit Apni Shala online at www.apnishala.org www.apnishala.org | apnishala.wordpress.com | facebook.com/apnishala Address: 61/C, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai – 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org | Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) mailto:hr@apnishala.org mailto:contact@apnishala.org

Lesson planning and implementation Develop an understanding of the lesson plans on daily lesson plans to ensure delivery of learning in the classrooms Support achievement of student learning goals in collaboration with the class teacher Support facilitation of learning (facilitate differentiated instructions as per the plans and the need of the students, design and develop experiences and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of the children) Support creation of a safe and caring environment for children that fosters learning Co-plan and execute of the exposure clubs for the students Caregiver engagement Meet parents/guardians of children to share progress of the childs learning and development Need-based visits to homes of students towards building relationships and understanding context of students and families Assessment Collaborate with teacher to monitor and evaluate childrens performance, behavior, social development, and physical health in coordination with the social worker Support in analyzing students learning growth and strategize differentiated support for learning and development Professional and administrative responsibilities Collaborate with teacher to Track and record all inventory with assistance from the helper and admin team at Apni Shala Collaborate with teacher to ensure that space and resources in the class are used and maintained effectively Attend all meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings Support in planning and making teaching resources as per the plans and the need of the learning experiences for the students Support and participate in continuations of students learning by substituting in across the school as per the need. Support in co-planning and execution in school wide events Self and Peer/Team development Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor aimed at building a practice of reflection, personal and professional development Participate in performance review processes for the team and self Address: 61/C, 1st Floor, Kamgar Nagar, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (E), Mumbai 400 024 www.apnishala.org | contact@apnishala.org Registered under Maharashtra Public Trust Act No. E-29950(M) Attend any required trainings/capacity building workshops, conferences, seminars to improve and maintain competence on relevant skills and knowledge Attend team meetings with the school team and organizational level meetings as required Collaborate with co-teacher, social worker, and helper in the planning of any special events for the school Partnership and Relationship Development with Government Stakeholders Build healthy relationships with government staff in the school