Website Akanksha Foundation
Overview of the Team: The Instruction Specialist / Personalized Learning team is uniquely positioned to implement Akanksha’s vision that aims at the holistic development of each child. At Akanksha we teach using a self-designed curriculum based on the principles of authenticity, inquiry and skill-development. The team designs and develops content for the Akanksha curriculum. It trains teachers and School leaders to develop strong instructional practices. The team works to identify and bridge achievement gaps through systematic data-driven inquiry.
Over the next 2 years this team will lead Akanksha’s move towards Personalized Learning using the Blended Learning Model.
Compensation: Based on skill sets, experience and sector standards.
Reports to: Director of Learning
What your role will entail:
● Responsible for articulating & implementing the vision for personalized learning
● Develop a plan to optimize & support digital learning in schools
● Collaborating with the Program Leadership to develop Akanksha’s Personalized Learning Approach and Blended Learning Model
● Work closely with the Blended Learning Pilot schools and support them in planning and implementation of the model
● Curate and Codify the ‘Recommended Best Practices’ for the respective key stage and subject working closely with other IS team members with a focus on integrating technology in the classroom
● Own the documentation related to the implementation of Digital Learning, Personalized Learning, Blended Learning
● Lead a Team of 1-2 IS (at the network level) and manage Master Teachers (at school level).
● Own capacity building of the Team, Master Teachers and Educators (Digital Learning / Tech. Integration) through learning spaces/workshops that train on – Understanding our pedagogical approach, skills progression and content choices. Implementing Akanksha Best Practices in the classroom.
● Collaborate with the School Coaches to understand prevailing instructional practices / areas of support for schools to inform the PD offerings in the subsequent months.
● Lead the research on Global developments in Digital Learning, Best Practices and Ed. Developments to build their own capacity and learn continuously.
What you need for this Position:
Experience
● 7+ years of relevant experience in education out of which minimum of 2-3 years of successful teaching experience is required
● Previous experience of working on building Digital capacity in schools / classrooms is required
● Previous Instruction Specialist / School leadership (SL / ASL) experience is required
Knowledge/Skills
● Strong content/ pedagogical knowledge and expertise
● Expertise in curricular/ co- curricular 21st century learning skills
● Ability to analyze and use data on a regular basis to drive decision making
● Commitment to building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, families, and community
● The ideal candidate will be result oriented, determined, skilled team leader with a strong track record of academic excellence
● Organizational and time management skills
● Self-awareness/continuous learning
● Critical and objective thinking, problem solving, resilience
● Highly motivated, persevering, achievement-oriented attitude
● Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility in planning and working with a team and has the ability to influence and persuade others
● Passionate about Educator Development
Education
● Bachelors / Masters’ degree in Education preferable
To apply for this job please visit www.akanksha.org.
