24 Oct
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Agastya International Foundation
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Gurugram
24 Oct
Agastya International Foundation
Gurugram
Company Description Agastya International Foundation is an Indian non-profit organization based in Bangalore, India, with a mission to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and build confidence among underprivileged children and teachers. Founded in 1999 by a team of scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs led by Ramji Raghavan, Agastya focuses on hands-on, experiential learning. The foundation runs interactive science and art education programs in both rural and urban regions across 22 Indian states. It is recognized as one of the largest science education initiatives serving economically disadvantaged learners globally, offering wide-reaching impact and opportunities for meaningful social contribution. Team members work in a values-driven environment centered on innovation in education and community engagement. Role Description The DigiKshetra Ignitor is a full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram, focused on inspiring and facilitating experiential learning in digital and STEM-related domains. The individual will lead interactive sessions, workshops, and demonstrations using Agastya’s curated content, tools, and digital platforms to engage school-age learners and educators. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting hands-on activities, explaining concepts in simple, age-appropriate language, supporting learners in projects, and encouraging curiosity-driven exploration. The role involves coordinating with schools and partner organizations, managing schedules and learning resources, collecting feedback and basic data from sessions,
and supporting continuous improvement of program content. The DigiKshetra Ignitor will also collaborate with Agastya’s educators and program teams to pilot new ideas, ensure learner safety and inclusion, and uphold the organization’s educational and ethical standards. Qualifications
• Candidates should possess solid communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to explain concepts clearly and engage diverse groups of children and teachers.
• Candidates should possess basic digital literacy skills, such as comfort with computers, tablets, educational apps, and common productivity tools.
• Candidates should possess skills in classroom or group management, including maintaining a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Candidates should possess problem-solving and creative-thinking skills, with the ability to design or adapt hands-on activities and demonstrations.
• Candidates should possess organizational skills, including planning sessions, managing resources, and maintaining simple records and reports.
• Relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, community outreach, or educational programs is beneficial.
• A diploma or degree in education, science, engineering, social work, or related fields is preferred but not mandatory; a strong interest in STEM and education is essential.
• Comfort working with under-resourced communities, fluency in English and local languages, and willingness to travel locally as required are advantageous.
📌 DigiKshetra Ignitor (Gurugram)
🏢 Agastya International Foundation
📍 Gurugram