Program Manager- Digital Literacy

The Project Manager plays a critical role in the continued partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, aiming to achieve quality education for all and support the organization's mission of enhancing the public school system in India. With a primary focus on managing the development and integration of the Computer Science curriculum, the Project Manager also takes charge of capacity-building initiatives for school leaders and teachers.

Through close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Amazon Future Engineers community, the Project Manager ensures selected schools become exemplars while fostering a culture of continuous learning and refinement.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

• Own the design of the Computer Science Curriculum for the state, focusing on relevant grades, and work closely with subject experts within the Education Department and other external experts.
• Design impact tracking mechanisms and tools in alignment with the state to assess the effectiveness of the Computer Science Curriculum.
• Support the design and management of capacity-building programs for the Computer Science curriculum, collaborating with partner organisations.
• Conduct diagnostic exercises (e.g., interviews, baseline assessments, existing data analysis, etc.) to understand the current situation on the ground, including teacher mindsets and student levels.
• Identify and nurture schools and teacher champions to co-develop and deliver the Computer Science curriculum as exemplars.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred. Advanced degree and professional qualification in Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, or a relevant is preferred.

• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 years of experience in the education sector, particularly in areas such as curriculum design and development, with prior experience in developing educational content, lesson plans, and assessments in the field of Computer Science education. Additionally, experience working with government entities and familiarity with the Indian education system are highly desirable.
• Other Skills: A strong understanding of educational methodologies, instructional design principles, and best practices in Computer Science education.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi