Senior Associate - Teacher Training & Educator Capability

Job Title: Senior Associate

• Teacher Training & Educator Capability Location: Pune Travel: As per the project need Position Overview: To support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality teacher-development programmes for school vocational education. The role will combine training delivery, field engagement, trainer support, content development and implementation learning, with a focus on translating vocational education pedagogy into effective classroom and training practices.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design and development of teacher-training programmes, To. Ts, Master Trainer programmes and other educator-capability initiatives. Facilitate teacher and trainer training programmes using experiential, practical and competency-based approaches. Support the development and refinement of training plans, session designs, facilitator guides, activities, practice exercises and assessment tools.

Observe teachers/trainers during training and field implementation and provide specific, constructive feedback to improve facilitation and classroom practice. Support Master Trainers, trainers and teachers through mentoring, practice, reflection and follow-up. Participate in field visits to schools, training sites and implementation locations to understand challenges and support implementation.

Capture field observations, participant feedback and implementation experiences and convert them into improvements in training, content and resources. Support the development and use of tools for trainer selection, readiness assessment, observation, feedback and refresher learning. Contribute to building and strengthening trainer pools and supporting cascade-training processes.

Adapt training approaches and resources to different curricula, learner/teacher contexts, languages and implementation settings. Work closely with the Training, Content and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that training focuses on capability and application rather than attendance alone. Engage with teachers, Vocational Trainers, Master Trainers and other education stakeholders to understand their needs and identify areas for capacity building.

Contribute to documentation of effective practices and lessons from the field for wider use across programmes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in teacher training, teaching, adult learning, educator development or a related field. Experience in skill education/vocational education would be strongly preferred. Experienced teachers, Vocational Trainers or trainers with a strong understanding of pedagogy and experiential learning may also be considered.

Demonstrated experience in facilitating teacher/trainer training or professional development programs. Understanding of practical, experiential and competency-based learning approaches. Ability to observe classroom/training practice and provide meaningful, actionable feedback. Ability to understand new curricula quickly, pedagogical approaches and program requirements.

Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Comfortable with regular travel to schools, training sites and field locations. Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with Training, Content and other teams. Experience working with government education systems, NGOs or large-scale education programs would be an advantage Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Vocational Education or a related field.

B.Ed./M.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education qualification would be an advantage. Skills & Competencies: Teacher Training & Adult Learning Experiential, Practical & Competency-Based Learning Training Facilitation & Session Delivery Trainer/Master Trainer Support & Mentoring Classroom Observation, Feedback & Coaching Training Content, Session Plan & Assessment Development Field Engagement, Programme Coordination & Stakeholder Management Personal Attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Confident and engaging facilitator Empathetic and learner-centric Observant and feedback-oriented Adaptable and open to learning Collaborative and team-oriented Self-driven, responsible and comfortable with field travel ​ About Lend A Hand India : Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/NGO with over 20 years of experience in strengthening India’s skill and vocational education ecosystem.

LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UT governments through long-term partnerships, providing technical advisory and Project Management Unit (PMU) support to drive systemic reforms. ​ Our Mission Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through Skill Education Our Approach Direct implementation in schools Partnership with central-state governments to define, and scale policy Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthouses for innovation Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem Our Knowledge in Action Through the design & execution of innovative models from training centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHI’s innovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemic transformation across India.

With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state education systems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management support, enabling governments to translate policy into action. Our Reach LAHI’s current scale of work includes - 20+ States and UTs 15000+ Schools 15 Lakh+ Students 250+ Team Members