Mentor School Transformation

About the Role

Muktangan Education Trust is looking for energetic and committed professionals to join its Cluster Transformation Project, an initiative focused on transforming government schools into vibrant learning communities.

This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of school leadership, STEM education, innovation, teacher development, and system transformation while collaborating closely with government schools and education departments.

About the Project

The School Transformation project aims to strengthen a cluster of government schools through a holistic school improvement approach by focusing on:

• Strengthening school leadership.
• Building future-ready STEM learning environments.
• Enhancing classroom teaching and learning.
• Improving WASH infrastructure and hygiene practices.
• Creating sustainable systems for school improvement.

Your Role

As Mentor School Transformation, you will be a catalyst for change, working directly with schools to translate ideas into action.

1. Drive School Transformation

• Support implementation across eight government schools.
• Visit schools regularly to mentor teachers and school leaders.
• Facilitate classroom demonstrations and promote engaging STEM learning.
• Help schools solve implementation challenges and achieve project milestones.

2. Build Capacity

• Support training programmes for teachers and school leaders.
• Facilitate cluster meetings, workshops, exposure visits, and learning communities.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across schools.

3. Strengthen STEM & Innovation

• Support the establishment and effective use of STEM Labs.
• Promote Computational Thinking, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on classroom experiences.
• Help teachers integrate STEM into everyday teaching.

4. Monitor Progress

• Collect data and document project outcomes.
• Prepare progress reports and implementation updates.
• Support project reviews and external evaluations.

5. Build Partnerships

• Work closely with teachers, school leaders, government officials, and project partners.
• Coordinate with Block Education Officers and other education stakeholders.
• Represent Muktangan during school and community engagements.

Candidate Requirement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Application, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture or a related discipline is a must.
• D.Ed., B.Ed., or a Master's degree will be an advantage.
• Certification in STEM Education, Robotics, Coding, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, or Maker Education is desirable.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in education, STEM, teacher development, or school transformation.
• Experience working with government schools or NGOs is preferred.
• Experience conducting workshops or teacher training will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of STEM education, Computational Thinking, inquiry-based and project-based learning.
• Strong facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication in Marathi, Hindi and English.
• Strong planning, documentation and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to schools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with Muktangan Education Trust on a government school transformation initiative.
• Meaningful role supporting school leadership, teacher development and STEM learning.
• Exposure to education, STEM, innovation and system transformation initiatives.
• Field-based work with schools and education stakeholders.