About the Role

We are looking for people who will be responsible for training Student Leaders to effectively deliver the Think & Make program to their peers across grades 6-8. The trainers are expected to train student leaders in multiple batches in different government schools across multiple districts of Telangana.

Key Responsibilities

- Gain a clear understanding of the program objectives, the target knowledge and skills for students for each grade.
- Be familiar with the program pedagogy, the student workbook, and the Student Leader book format before training .
- Deliver structured all-day training sessions for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders using the Think and Make books, materials, and program delivery model.
- Collaboratively work alongside other trainers to effectively train Student Leaders and meet training objectives, which include -
- Follow the ‘Training agenda’ that includes the following:
- Explain to student leaders their roles and responsibilities in the program.
- Model facilitation best practices to manage - student engagement, student behavior, etc.
- Conduct mock activities with Student Leaders (SLs) during training sessions and deliver structured live feedback on their facilitation based on IIF-defined criteria
- Manage classroom dynamics effectively — maintain session flow even when students are not following instructions; flag persistent issues to the IIF team
- Handle breakdowns (student, teacher, or school team-related) calmly and promptly, escalating to IIF when required.
- Navigate the online portal and concerns on online pre-work confidently and address queries raised by Student Leaders.
- Collect feedback forms and reflection data at the end of sessions and relay them to the IIF team.
- Strictly adhere to IIF's Child Protection Policy (CPP) and Code of Conduct policies at all times when working with students and school staff.




- Adapt training practices when required to ensure optimum retention of content eg. use energizers, provide breaks, ask students to read etc.

Expected Experience Skills and Competencies
- Mandatory experience in student training and workshop conduction.
- Fluency in Telugu, English, and Hindi in this order.
- Familiarity/grasp of high school Science concepts.
- Ability to simplify and explain page-level instructions to students.
- Classroom management skills with patience and composure.
- Awareness of and commitment to Child Protection Policy (CPP) standards.
- Ability to build rapport with both children and teachers.
- Willingness to travel across districts (0-3 hours from Hyderabad)and adapt to varied school environments and schedules.
- Carry valid proof of identity for verification by school headmasters.
- Be available to attend all ToT and training sessions conducted by IIF.
- Be open to feedback on training techniques.

Preferred Skills and Competencies
- 0-1 years of experience in teaching or related fields would be preferred.
- Graduate and above: B.Ed or a degree or diploma in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- High energy, stamina, and adaptability to sustain engagement across long training days.
- Familiarity with the government school ecosystem and the realities students face.
- Resourcefulness in managing sessions with limited infrastructure (e.g., no mic or projector).
- Clear, audible voice with good modulation to hold student attention across diverse classroom settings.

If nurturing the problem solving capacity of adolescents & youth interests you, please fill out the following form: On the form, you can choose to apply for the position of “Trainer” and upload your resume / CV. In case of any clarifications, please reach out to

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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