Job Description

About the Project

TEJASVI Satara (Teaching English with Joy, Academic Support, and Voice AI Initiative) is a three-year oral English learning programme for Grades 1 to 8 in the Zilla Parishad schools of Satara district. It is designed to reach all the students and teachers across all 11 talukas, with equal support to every school.

VOPA is the Technology and Knowledge Partner to SCERT Maharashtra for Mission NIPUN Maharashtra, which assesses close to 40 lakh students in foundational literacy and numeracy. TEJASVI Satara brings the same approach to English: AI-based oral reading assessment, phonics-based classroom teaching, daily storybook reading, teacher training, and home practice through a parent-accessible app.

Role Overview

The District Project Coordinator will lead this project in Satara from start to finish, working closely with the Zilla Parishad leadership, the Chief Executive Officer, and district education officers, and reporting to the State Project Lead, NIPUN Maharashtra. The role combines district-level coordination, guidance of a field team,



use of assessment data, and report writing. It needs someone who is energetic, commands respect in government settings, and understands how children learn a recent language. Regular travel (1-2 times per week) across the district is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• District Coordination and Programme Leadership
• Act as VOPA’s main point of contact for the Zilla Parishad, the Chief Executive Officer, the Education Officers, and DIET faculty
• Coordinate with Block Education Officers and Block Resource Centres to align programme plans with district priorities
• Lead the rollout of all programme components in all 11 talukas, including assessments, classroom teaching, reading sessions, learning materials, and community English clubs
• Prepare progress updates and review presentations for district meetings
• Support to Master Trainers and Teachers
• Plan and oversee training of master trainers and

📌 District Project Coordinator (Satara)
🏢 Vowels Of The People Association
📍 Satara