Master Trainer- STEM

AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION

Job Description – Master Trainer- STEM 

Position Title	Master Trainer- STEM	Program	Digital Equalizer
Location	Noida	Reporting Relationship	Project Lead
Nature of  Employment	Staff	Number of Position	01
Duration: 1st April 2025 till 31st March 2026

ABOUT THE AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION

The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged,  with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact  interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional. Founded over  two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by  the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and the U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, AIF has  impacted the lives of 21.01 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories of India.

Registered as a Trust in India, with an independent Board of Trustees, AIF adheres to strict financial and  governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible management of resources.  As per statutory mandates, AIF is registered under 80G and 12A. These registrations and certifications are  tangible evidence of the organization's existence, credibility, and compliance with the applicable legal  and regulatory frameworks while demonstrating a firm commitment to its vision and mission. Learn more  at www.aif-india.org

ABOUT DIGITAL EQUALIZER PROGRAM

Digital Equalizer (DE) envisions a world where all children from under-served communities, especially  girls, are prepared for a career and life. The program is bridging India’s digital divide by providing and  integrating technology into underperforming, under-resourced public schools, training teachers in techno  pedagogy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) methodology, and  transforming classrooms into collaborative and interactive places for students to learn while preparing  them for success in the 21st-century global economy. Targeting students most at risk of dropping out of  school (grades 6-10), Digital Equalizer instills a love for learning in them. Since its inception in 2004, the  Program has empowered 9.03 million children with interactive STEM experiences,  trained 257,317 teachers in STEM pedagogy, and transformed 52,404 schools across 35 states and union  territories of the country.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The proposed intervention aims to strengthen the learning outcome of the students by training the  teachers in the techno-pedagogy methodologies and supporting STEM learning inside as well as  outside the classroom, inspiring students to work towards attaining higher education and pursuing a  career in STEM. A well-structured program to strengthen the Government school student’s education  with the following objectives:

● To increase educational learning outcomes ofstudentsin STEM subjects in grades 8th to 10th  in government schools under DE intervention.

● To build the capacity of teachers to integrate techno-pedagogy, using AIFT’s DE Program’s standardized digital content portal DE Edukit HUB (This gateway which was created by DE Program, connects all the state / central portals like DIKSHA, government-developed channels, along with AIF resources at present this portal caters to 14 states) for their blended approach of teaching.

● Build 21st-century skills among students through STEM-based learning pathways and career awareness.

● To create awareness about STEM career pathways.

● Establish SILCs (STEM Innovation and Learning Center) to impart STEM-based learning in government schools.

● Improve school infrastructure by providing digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation:

● Responsible for the setup of the STEM Innovation Learning Centre in the selected government school by installing all the required materials of the centre and maintaining the centre.

● Manage and maintain STEM-related equipment, materials, and resources used for instruction.

● Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting workshops in the SILC school.

● Plan the timetable and session delivery in the school in consultation with the headmaster and the teachers.

● Responsible for training on Electronics, Arduino, Robotics, Space kits, 3D printer, model making training, and video shoot to create Edu-reels at the SILC.

● Responsible for creating content videos by teachers.

● Responsible for coordinating with the BRC / CRC of the respective DE school where the SILC is set up and updating the respective stakeholders.

● Visit the allocated school every day to ensure effective implementation of the program to gauge the relevance, use, and challenges of the program.

● Conduct program orientation for the school staff.

● Regularly assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to promote improvement.

● Ensure project implementation in the schools so that Key Performance Indicators of the project  are met in a timely fashion.

● Build and manage relationships with school teachers and principals to enhance ownership of the program.

● Plan SMC/ PTA meetings and other events at the school level, if necessary.

● Reporting as per the Organization standards. Prepare weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly reports.

● Identify and document case studies to share as part of the program reporting.

● Create lesson plans, activities, and projects that promote hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

● Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in STEM education to ensure the curriculum remains relevant.

● Conduct engaging STEM classes and workshops for students and teachers, making complex concepts accessible and exciting.

● Career guidance and counselling forstudents.

● Ensure student and teacher participation in STEM-related events, competitions, and outreach programs to inspire and engage students beyond the classroom.

● Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

Training and Mentoring

● Provide training to the enrolled teachers on STEM activities and the DE approach.

● Coaching and mentoring teachers at the school level.

● Mentoring the students on various STEM activities, models, and prototyping.

● Connecting the SPOKE schools and conducting virtual sessions.

● Facilitate STEM club activities in the SILC-Hub centre.

● Connecting the students with the experts, industry people, and volunteers, and mentoring  them for ideation, building prototypes.

● Responsible for making the students prepare hands-on STEM models and ensuring the  maximum number of models prepared by all the intervention grades.

Data Management and Reporting

● Responsible for database management (school profile, teacher profile, and student profile) and  any other data as requested by the line manager, and the update of information on the transfer  of enrolled teachers and any deputation, and work closely with the MIS Officer/relevant SPOC to manage accurate data.

● Will be responsible for collecting student data and monitoring data.

● Responsible for the submission of real-time data on a weekly basis

● Parental and Community Engagement

● Regular interaction and meetings with parents and SMC members to update them about  various activities conducted at the school.

Qualification and Experience:

● Engineering (ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science) / ME / B.Tech / M.Tech.

● Post-graduation in Maths/Physics/Computer Science with Education.

● 3 to 5 years of experience.

Desired Competencies:

● Proficiency in use of MS office, MS Excel and statistical tools is a must.

● Possesses a variety ofskills – multi tasking, time management, flexibility and adaptability.

● Good communication skillsin English and local language – both written and verbal

● Good Analytical skills and problem solver.

● Ability to work in the field, with communities and in multi-stakeholder processes.

● Readiness to travel and commit to demanding program requirements.

OTHERS: Salary shall commensurate with experience. 

POSITION AVAILBILTY: Immediate

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please click here.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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