Mantra4Change
## Program Lead – ARISE
**About Mantra4Change**
Mantra4Change is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming public education in India. We believe in systemic reforms and collective action to create enriching learning experiences for children at scale, with speed, and sustainability. Committed to enabling education leaders to drive sustainable improvements across 150,000 schools by 2025, we aim to ensure every child has the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
**About ARISE**
All Round Improvement in School Education (ARISE) is a collaborative program between Mantra4Change and Tech Mahindra Foundation (TMF). ARISE aims to empower schools to become model institutions focused on holistic student development. This is achieved by working with multiple stakeholders, including school leaders, teachers, and the community. The program prioritizes improving teacher capacity through professional development workshops and mentoring sessions, leading to improved student learning outcomes. It also provides students with access and exposure to enhance their co-curricular skills.
**About the Role**
As a Program Lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of all ARISE programs across designated schools. This role involves regular engagement with stakeholders through school visits, co-planning with school leaders, teachers, and the community, as well as the Mantra team. You will be responsible for reporting and documenting project progress, driving innovations, and suggesting changes based on your observations and experience for the holistic development of students. The Program Lead will also be actively engaged in designing and innovating programs along with school leaders and teachers.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
* Develop ARISE School Engagement Plans by working with the Mantra team to connect and build relationships with partner schools. Based on the ARISE framework, analyze needs and co-create a School Engagement Plan for the academic year at designated schools.
* Implement ARISE at the school site by creating an action plan to lead change efforts using existing tools and programs.
* Lead the implementation of ARISE’s core student and teacher development program, including scheduled training and follow-up plans.
* Pilot need-based programs and/or integrate existing programs/solutions from partner organizations.
* Foster positive relationships with teachers, school staff, and other stakeholders to gain buy-in for change efforts at the school level.
* Identify and forge new external partnerships with organizations/people aimed at addressing pressing needs at the school site.
* Participate in meetings, workshops, or related forums/events as required by the school or Mantra4Change.
* Lead and co-create the journey of education change through ARISE programs with 3 Government Girls’ high schools in the Urban district of Bangalore.
* Develop a strategic plan aligned to the scope and focus of the projects.
* Review existing structures and processes and work with concerned School Leaders and Teachers to implement improvement projects.
* Assess and analyze existing government projects and devise plans to strengthen them. Improve learning cycles for every School leader by improving the feedback mechanism from the ground.
* Establish effective Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
**Experience & Competencies Required:**
* Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related discipline.
* 1-2 years of relevant experience in the education sector or with government stakeholders.
* Awareness of school-level initiatives towards education transformation in Karnataka.
* Experience in classroom teaching, delivering educational programs and activities OR experience working on projects with school stakeholders from underserved urban/rural localities.
* Strong interest in empowering schools through School Leaders, Teachers and Student Teaching & Learning, and Community Engagement.
* Proficiency in Kannada and English (read and write).
**What We Offer:**
* Opportunity to work closely with different education organizations globally and in India.
* Exposure to the field in different locations in India.
* Learning and development support to build capacity.
* 24 paid leave and 12 calendar holidays.
* Medical insurance – individual and dependents.
* One menstruation leave each month for women employees.
* L&D fund to pursue learning opportunities related to jobs.
**Remuneration:**
An annual CTC of INR 5 Lakhs onwards (depending on competency and experience)
**Location:**
Bengaluru
**No. of Vacancy:**
2
**Requirement:**
Only female applicants and an immediate joiner.
To apply for this job please visit mantra4change.keka.com.
