Program Associate- Gurugram
About Pratham
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide pre-school education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 30 years, Pratham has grown to be India’s largest NGO working to provide quality education to underprivileged youth and children in over 25 states and union territories across the country, with a range of interventions.
Pratham is a widely recognized organisation, having received notable awards such as Yidan Prize, Lui Che Woo Prize, WISE Prize for Innovation, Skill Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. For more details, refer to www.pratham.org.
About Learning Excellence Program, Gurugram
Part of Pratham’s flagship Read India program, the Learning Excellence Program supports children in primary schools in villages of Gurugram district with a special focus on children who are lagging behind their class appropriate learning levels. In this program:
- Local educated young women are trained in activity-based learning methods where reading, comprehension, conversation, vocabulary building and basic math are the focal points of learning in direct classroom teaching in schools.
- The local women teachers engage in direct classroom teaching and improving the basic literacy and numeracy skills among children in the age group of 6-14 years.
- Library groups are set up in schools, where reading material is provided to foster a habit of reading and enhance listening and comprehension skills among children.
The program has benefited more than 1,00,000 children since its inception besides helping more than 1,000 local educated young women to develop into agents of social change.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team at the Gurugram office (Near MG Road Metro Station). As a Program Associate, you will support the team in the execution of the LEP program, ensuring high-quality content delivery and effective teacher training.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design course structures, methodologies, and deliverables.
- Prepare and update content for course manuals in English, Hindi, and Math.
- Conduct quarterly teacher training for school content.
- Travel to field locations to monitor and review program execution.
- Liaise with the Program Head to ensure smooth implementation.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, or any related field is preferred, while candidates with a Master’s in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, or an equivalent field related to Early Childhood Education are equally considered.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience in data management and analysis is preferred.
- Willingness to travel, including rural field visits.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi both
- Ability to work effectively in teams.
- Strong subject knowledge in English, Hindi, and Math.
Recruitment Process
Send the following to lep.pratham.recruitment@gmail.com and CC to aarti.kaur@pratham.org and mention ‘Application for the position of Program Associate – Gurugram’ in the subject line:
Current Resume – The resume should include:
- Contact Information
- Academic Background: Marks/grades for 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation (if applicable)
- Universities/Colleges attended and degrees acquired
- Past work experience highlighting relevant skills
- Relevant coursework in Development, Education, or Management (if applicable)
- Experiences in teaching, development, and/or education (if applicable)
- Languages spoken
Cover Letter – Explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience.
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