Lead Professional Development Trainer

Are you someone who believes that great teachers change lives, and that behind every great teacher is a community that supports, challenges, and inspires them to grow At Kai CIRCLE, we are more than an organization; we are a community united by a shared passion for transforming childhood development. We believe that every hand that nurtures a child plays a vital role in shaping their future. If you are driven by purpose, eager to grow, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.

About Kai Circle:

At Kai CIRCLE, we believe that every child's potential is shaped by the hands that nurture them. That's why we focus on those who guide, teach, care for, and make decisions for children from educators and school leaders to families, policymakers, and community partners. As a Centre for Innovation, Research, Collaboration, Leadership, and Empowerment, we bring together a vibrant ecosystem of people and practices that transform childhood development and education. We believe that when educators thrive, children flourish.

Position: Lead Professional Development Trainer

The Lead Trainer is responsible for designing, leading, and managing highquality professional learning experiences for educators across workshops, courses, and community programs. This role is central to the quality and impact of Kai Circle's teacher development work.

The Lead Trainer shapes meaningful professional learning that is practice-based, reflective, and grounded in strong pedagogy, ensuring that educators grow in confidence, clarity, and classroom effectiveness. The role combines training, mentoring, programme leadership, endtoend planning of training initiatives and institute events. The Lead Trainer plays a key role in strengthening teaching practice and supporting the institute's vision for impactful educator development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate professional learning workshops, certification courses, and short modules for teachers and school leaders.
• Translate institute priorities and partner needs into clear learning outcomes, session plans, and training resources.
• Lead endtoend planning and basic coordination of training events, including schedules, communication with participants, and onsite logistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to cocreate programs and ensure a seamless experience for participants.
• Observe classrooms and provide feedback, coaching, or demo lessons to support transfer of learning into practice.
• Monitor participant engagement and learning data, and use feedback to refine content, methods, and delivery.
• Ensure quality, relevance, and consistency across all training sessions and learning materials.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and vision of Kai Circle's professional learning work

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Strong background in international pedagogy or progressive school experience
• Experienced workshop facilitator or trainer with strong presence and credibility
• Proven ability to design and execute events or learning experiences
• Deep understanding of data, reflective practice, adult learning, and classroom-based inquiry
• Confident using digital tools to deliver blended or online training when required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable with travel and working across locations
• Passion for education, wellbeing, and community-building
• School leadership or administrative experience a plus
• IBEN leader experience a plus
• Entrepreneurial experience a plus

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and reflective mindset
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to support, challenge, and inspire educators
• Organised, thoughtful, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working as both a leader and a collaborator
• Ethical, reflective, and committed to continuous professional growth
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Location

• Based at the institute's main campus (Kai Early Years, Whitefield, Bangalore), with occasional opportunities for work from home and periodic travel for schoolbased trainings, conferences, and community events as scheduled

What to Expect at Kai

At Kai, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that values learning, collaboration, and personal growth. When you join our team, you can expect:

A warm and inclusive culture where everyone is dedicated to our shared vision and mission. A supportive and engaging work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Continuous opportunities for professional and personal growth, ensuring you stay at the forefront of education.

A unique work environment with 20 different types of spaces to plan, collaborate, and teach in. A passionate and dedicated team of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Beyond a competitive package and standard benefits, you'll experience the joy of making a difference, forming meaningful friendships, and belonging to a community dedicated to excellence.