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Language and Learning Foundation
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
Name of the Position: Specialist, Foundational Literacy
Nature of Employment: Full-time
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Organization Summary:
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) is a non-government organization based out of New Delhi that works towards developing strong foundational skills and abilities of language and literacy among all children and strengthening their ability to think and reason. Founded by the dynamic and passionate, Dr. Dhir Jhingran (Ex-IAS, Ph.D. in Education), LLF believes children’s home languages need to be used formally in the classrooms in the early primary years. Its research and reputation in the early learning space have translated to partnerships with the six state governments and support of other organizations like UNICEF, TATA Trust, and Central Square Foundation. LLF presently works with the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat to implement programs for foundational language and literacy. LLF’s “Learning Improvement Program in Haryana” was awarded the “Best Field-Based Initiative in South Asia” at CIES 2019.
About the programs:
LLF works on designing and implementing language and literacy programs for state governments while researching and innovating for multi-language and multi-grade learning. The three dimensions of work include continuous professional development of teachers and teacher educators, implementing projects that demonstrate transformed teaching-learning processes for early language learning, and engagement with the government system for reform in academic policies and practices.
LLF is working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to build the capacity of State Academic Resource Group, Academic Resource Persons, and Teachers to implement the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) program for improving student learning outcomes in Hindi and Math in the state. LLF is working in few districts also in all schools of the districts to improve the learning outcomes of foundational literacy and numeracy in the districts, work closely with Academic Resource Persons, and other stakeholders to achieve the FLN outcomes.
Position summary:
The Specialist- Foundational Literacy will report to the State Manager (SM) and will work closely with the Technical Support Unit (TSU), Central Office, Delhi, and responsible for all aspects of the FLN program at state level technical assistance to Nipun Bharat Cell and SCERT.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
● The Specialist will work as a part of the LLF team and will take responsibility for state level technical assistance initiatives.
● Take lead in designing and developing the FLN TLM as per the specific needs of the projects with the consultation of central team.
● Develop and execute a plan for continuous professional development of the Master trainers of SIEMAT/SRG/District/Block resource group of the project district/blocks.
● Develop workshop design, facilitation modules, workshop materials for professional development of the Master trainers of SIEMAT/SRG/District Academic Leadership, Block Resource team, and teachers.
● Design assessment tools, classroom observation tools, and other required monitoring formats in consultation with the central team.
● Develop and execute strategies for capacity building of ARP to ensure effective onsite support to the teachers.
● Facilitate FLN sessions in professional development workshops for SRGs/DIETs/BEEOs/ARPs/Shikshak Sankul, Headmasters, and Teachers.
● Support demo districts in ensuring all the outcomes and outputs are achieved as per the timelines in demonstration block other blocks of Varanasi and other districts.
Planning and Review
● Develop a detailed activity plan for the state level technical assistance initiatives.
● Monthly basis review of annual plan and progress of the activities with other colleagues.
● Monthly documentation of the program progress along with documentation of key processes
● Need-based support to the district, state, and central team in program design, planning & review.
● Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reporting of the program activities and sharing the report with the State Manager
● Keep track of all activities of the state level as per approved annual plan.
● Any other work suggested by State Manager
Field Visits
● Visiting demo schools, observing the classroom practice to experience the effectiveness of the materials developed for the students and teachers.
● Participating in the teachers training to see the effectiveness of the training/modules and recommending for further improvements.
● Participating in the demo district review meetings to understand the projects and provide support accordingly.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
● Post-Graduation equivalent degree required and preferably Math/Hindi Literature background
● 5-7 years experience of working in education projects that involve training, material development, and capacity building
● Experience of working in early grades /primary education projects is desirable
● Deep knowledge and understanding of FLN
● Good Training knowledge and Facilitation skills
● Program & people management
● Good data management & analysis
● Problem solving and resilience
● Stakeholder management and influencing ability
● Manage multitasking and ambiguity
Desired Qualities:
● Entrepreneurial spirit, ‘can-do attitude and open to feedback.
● The operating style is suited to working in a small organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
● Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
● Demonstrate a good level of emotional stability, intelligence, & social & self-awareness.
Compensation:
· Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropic pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels.
Apply:
Interested candidates may please apply via email by 30th Aug '24 to arvind.singh@languageandlearningfoundation.org by sending their latest CV and a cover letter in English (not more than 150 words) that indicates your suitability for the job. Please indicate the position name in the subject line.
