Programme Mentor Early Years

About Vipla Foundation

Vipla Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1988, working in the areas of early childhood care and education, health, nutrition, women’s empowerment, and vocational training. The organization partners with government bodies and communities to strengthen systems for children’s development, particularly in underserved urban contexts. It has been awarded "Best NGO in INDIA – 2011” by the Indian NGO Awards which is a joint venture between the Resource Alliance and The Rockefeller Foundation & also by the Institute of Public Enterprise. Save The Children India is now known as Vipla Foundation. A new name. A renewed commitment to ensure that nothing stops the children of India from learning, growing and flourishing. At our core lies the intention to ensure that nothing stops the children of India from learning, growing and flourishing.

About the Programme

Capacity building of Anganwadi Sevikas in Uran the Uran Anganwadi Project will aim to strengthen Anganwadi centers as safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate early learning spaces through structured mentoring and capacity building. The programme will focus on building the capacities of 123 Anganwadi Sevikas in Uran through planned training and continuous on-site mentoring to improve classroom practices, learning environments, and teacher–child interactions. Mentors support Anganwadi workers in applying training into daily practice, using simple monitoring tools to track quality and children’s progress. The project also includes ongoing, age-appropriate assessments to understand children’s learning needs, support their overall development, and ensure a smooth transition to formal schooling in an inclusive and supportive early learning environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Mentor and support approximately 25 assigned Anganwadi Sevikas through regular field visits.
• Plan and facilitate trainings, refresher sessions, and other capacity-building activities for Anganwadi workers.
• Observe teacher–child interactions, classroom management, teaching practices, and learning environments and provide constructive feedback.
• Support Anganwadi Sevikas in applying training inputs and best practices in them day-to-day classroom practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of mentoring visits, programme activities, observations, and progress.
• Regularly use the digital monitoring and evaluation application to record, review, and analyze programme data for continuous improvement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of early childhood education and development (ages 3–6)
• Ability to mentor adults using supportive, non-judgmental approaches
• Comfort with mobile-based applications and basic data analysis
• Good observation, documentation, and feedback skills
• Clear communication in Hindi and/or Marathi; working knowledge of English
• Ability to manage multiple centers and field schedules independently
• Willingness to travel extensively within Navi Mumbai

Qualify cations & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human
• Development, Social Work, or related fields
• Minimum 1 year of experience in preschool teaching, teacher training,
• or academic mentoring (preferred)
• Experience working with Anganwadi systems or government
• programmes is an advantage

Other Expectations

• High levels of accountability, punctuality, and professional conduct
• Openness to learning and adapting to programme and digitization
• requirements
• Commitment to child-centered, inclusive, and developmentally
• appropriate practices

For more information, please check the link: Programme Mentor Early Years

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