Team: Classroom Instruction and Practices (CIP)
About Central Square Foundation: Established in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the learning outcomes of all school-going children across India through system-led reforms. Our initiatives span innovation and policy to practice and focus on learning impact at scale. At the heart of CSF's mission is our strategic focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), which drives our collaborative efforts with 11 state governments to design and execute statewide FLN Missions. Additionally, we prioritise EdTech integration, aiming to deploy digital solutions for in-class and at-home learning and establish evidence-based practices while harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment learning outcomes. CSF is deeply committed to Early Childhood Education (ECE) reforms, recognising the critical role it plays in laying a strong groundwork for children's learning journey, thereby augmenting FLN outcomes. CSF also works in the area of School Governance, extending its system-level approach to children in both private and government schools, to strengthen the country's education landscape. Click here to learn more.
About the Classroom Instruction and Practices (CIP) Team: CSF focuses on education system reform using structured pedagogy and continuous academic support as crucial levers for improving student learning outcomes at scale. The Classroom Instruction Practices (CIP) team enables CSF’s district and state units to enhance program implementation by improving the adoption of structured pedagogy resources, teacher professional development, and assessment-informed instruction. Visit our Public Goods Microsite to learn more about our structured pedagogy, teacher professional development and assessment-informed-instruction approaches.
Position Summary: This role focuses on three key areas in designing and implementing Foundational Numeracy programs at CSF:
- Developing Numeracy Curriculum and Training Content: Design early-grade mathematics curricula and training materials, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices. Key outputs include:
- Learning Outcome Frameworks, Structured Pedagogy Lesson Plans, Student Worksheets, and Formative Assessments.
- Teacher Professional Development workshops and instructional video content.
- Coaching and mentoring protocols.
- Explainer videos, presentations, collateral materials, and nudges.
- Generating Field Implementation Insights: Conduct field visits and classroom observations to gather actionable insights by collecting and analyzing data on:
- Teaching practices in numeracy.
- Student learning outcomes assessments.
- Academic support processes.
- Building Academic Capacity: Enhance the academic capabilities of our state and district teams by:
- Conducting in-person and remote training sessions.
- Facilitating workshops with government experts and technical partners.
- Providing on-the-job shadowing and field coaching.
- Leading train-the-trainer sessions.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: We are looking for a Mathematics Educator and Curriculum Specialist with Expertise in Early-Grade Instruction and Teacher Development
- Qualifications - University degree or fellowship specialising in Mathematics Education
- Professional Experience:
- 2+ years of mathematics teaching experience in primary grades (1–5) within under-resourced schools.
- 2+ years of mathematics curriculum design and professional development at a leading education service or non-profit organisation
- Expertise in the Science of Learning Mathematics, including:
- Understanding learning trajectories of early-grade mathematical concepts/skills
- Applying the CPA/ELPS approaches for conceptual understanding
- Implementing strategies for fact and procedural fluency practice
- Addressing misconceptions and hard-spots
- Expertise in mathematics curriculum and teacher training:
- Designing Learning Outcome Progressions benchmarked against national and international curriculum standards
- Creating curricular resources, including teacher and student materials such as lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments
- Delivering teacher professional development and instructional coaching through workshops, videos, classroom observations, and coaching protocols
- Strong communication skills in both English and Hindi - with fluency in reading, writing, and presenting academic content
- Ability to get things done - execute tasks efficiently, including breaking down assignments, adhering to timelines, multitasking, and ensuring accountability for deliverables
- Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous learning from research evidence and field insights
- Willingness to stretch and travel 8–10 days per month to field locations in remote districts across various states.
- Passion for making a scalable impact in education and belief in achieving foundational learning for all children.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to enhancing foundational numeracy education through curriculum development, field insights, and capacity building.
Compensation
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels.
How to Apply
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