Program Associate, Schools Program

Location: Mysuru

About Us

Role

Purpose:

We are hiring a Program Associate to support the implementation of our Schools Program in 2 districts (Mysore, Chamrajnagar) of Karnataka, Mysore being the base location. This role will focus on effective program delivery, mentoring master trainers and teachers, facilitating student-led innovation events like Ideathons and Hackathons, and managing district-level stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring experience in teaching, strong training and communication skills, and a deep understanding of working with government systems and education programs.

Key Responsibilities   2. Teacher & Master Trainer Enablement    
3. Training Coordination & Capacity Building    
4. Stakeholder Relationship Management    
5. Monitoring, Reporting & Data Management    
6. Operational Excellence, Compliance & Professional Growth

Programme Implementation & Delivery
Lead end-to-end implementation of Ideathon, Hackathon, and future skills interventions across assigned districts, ensuring achievement of programme targets and quality standards.
Coordinate with Master Trainers (MTs), teachers, and schools to ensure timely execution of programme activities and milestones.
Organize school and district-level events, showcases, recognition initiatives, and learner engagement activities.
Mentor, coach, and support MTs and teachers in planning and delivering programme interventions effectively.
Facilitate Communities of Practice (CoPs), review meetings, engagement calls, and Whats App-based learning communities.
Conduct regular school visits and classroom observations to provide on-ground support and strengthen implementation quality.
Coordinate planning and delivery of cascade trainings at district and block levels in collaboration with programme and learning teams.
Support MTs in designing, facilitating, and tracking high-quality training experiences.
Ensure training-related documentation, participation records, and follow-up actions are completed accurately and on time.
Build and maintain strong relationships with district officials, DIET representatives, school leaders, and teachers to support programme implementation.
Act as the primary point of contact for MTs, teachers, and schools, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Represent Quest Alliance in district-level reviews, collaborative collectives, and stakeholder engagement forums.
Support implementation of monitoring frameworks, assessments, and programme tracking systems.
Maintain accurate programme data, monitor dashboards, and ensure timely resolution of data and technology-related issues.
Compile reports, document best practices and impact stories, and provide regular updates on programme progress and outcomes.
Ensure adherence to organisational policies, financial procedures, systems, and reporting requirements.
Participate actively in team reviews, planning processes, staff engagement activities, and performance management processes.
Take ownership of personal learning goals and continuously build capabilities to improve programme effectiveness and professional growth.

Required Experiences & Skills

1–2 years' experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery
Proven experience working with government stakeholders
Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing
Willingness to travel frequently within districts
Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written)
Brownie Points:
Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking or critical thinking approaches in education

Salary

The pay band for the position starts ,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Benefits

In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:

Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually
Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, who also offer additional wellness benefits
Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts
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