About the job Project Manager - IDI - Direct Teacher Support Program

Role: Project Manager - IDI - Direct Teacher Support Program

Team: Instruction Design and Implementation

Required work experience: 3–6 years of experience in the education sector, with prior experience in primary-grade classroom teaching, instructional coaching, teacher mentoring, professional development for government school teachers

Location: Delhi

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. Click here to learn more.

About the Instructional Design and Innovations (IDI) 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 Instructional Design and Innovations (IDI) 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.

About The Direct Teacher Support Program (DTSP)

DTSP is a structured teacher support program , designed to improve teacher skills and student learning outcomes through a scalable, effective remote coaching intervention. Across all its inputs, DTSP focuses on strengthening teacher capabilities, anchored in the FLN Structured Pedagogy Teacher Guide, TLMs and High-Impact Improving teachers Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and understanding of the NIPUN FLN structured pedagogy approach.

Personalized 1:1 coach support : A video call, every 14 days (20 calls/ year) to facilitate NIPUN materials.
1-to-many webinars: Monthly sessions focused on targeted academic competencies and learning objectives, with key activities and teaching strategies for teachers.
Student engagement : Virtual student engagement to gauge student levels, and drive Remediation.
Online FLN Resources : Weekly resources shared with teachers to strengthen planning and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver fortnightly video coaching calls to 50–60 Grade 1–2 government school teachers on structured pedagogy, classroom management, and high-impact teaching practices to improve student learning outcomes.
Conduct professional development workshops and training sessions to support teachers in implementing high-impact teaching strategies and academic resources effectively.
Track teacher progress and student learning outcomes through assessments and data analysis, using insights to evaluate program impact, identify learning gaps, and refine instructional support.
Design, develop, and refine academic resources aligned with state educational standards and foundational learning goals for primary grades.
Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to strengthen instructional practices.
Collaborate with educational stakeholders, including government officials, school HM/principals to align academic support with broader school improvement goals.

Required Qualifications, Skills, And Abilities

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related disciplines is preferred. Teach For India or Fellowship experience in education is an added advantage.
3–6 years of experience in the education sector, with prior experience in primary-grade classroom teaching, instructional coaching, teacher mentoring, professional development for government school teachers
Strong understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), structured pedagogy, and implementation within government or low-income school contexts.
Strong communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and stakeholders
Thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments with a growth mindset — resilient, empathetic, and always solution-oriented.

Project Manager – IDI – Direct Teacher Support Program