Teacher Coach
Srikakulam, IndiaFull-timeEntry · 1-2 years
About this role
Background
Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership for Equity, LFE) is a non-profit organisation based in Pune, Maharashtra, working to strengthen India’s public education system so that every child learns and thrives. We envision public education systems that refuse to let children down.
LFE partners with state and district governments across multiple states—including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana—to improve teaching practices and build sustained academic support structures within the public system. Our work is anchored in the belief that public education systems are the gatekeepers of social equity, and strengthening them is essential to ensuring that every child has access to strong foundational and future-ready learning.
Approach
LFE’s systems-change approach focuses on improving classroom practice and enabling government ownership through three core levers:
- Co-creating high-quality curricular resources and building teacher capacity
- Developing academic leadership to coach and mentor teachers
- Providing data-driven advisory support and policy implementation guidance
Our model empowers teachers as instructional leaders and embeds long-term support through government-run mentor cadres, continuous classroom observation cycles, and in-system academic structures. Technology plays a critical role, including an in-house Classroom Observation App for real-time monitoring and a WhatsApp-based teacher support chatbot for contextual resource delivery.
The approach is iterative and context-responsive, grounded in classroom realities and tailored to state and district needs. Implementation varies across geographies—whether working directly with teachers or through government-appointed mentors—ensuring relevance and feasibility within existing structures. A continuous feedback loop of training, observation, and coaching moves beyond one-time interventions toward sustained practice change. All programs are co-designed and co-implemented with government partners to ensure scale, sustainability, and systemic ownership, ultimately leading to improved student learning outcomes in foundational and future literacy.
About the Academic Excellence Programme
The Academic Excellence Programme for APSWREIS schools aims to strengthen the quality of classroom interactions and improve learning outcomes for students studying in 20 APSWREIS residential schools across Andhra Pradesh by building the instructional capacity of 166 teachers across English, Maths, and Science. The programme addresses persistent learning gaps in foundational literacy, numeracy, and subject learning, which are further compounded by language barriers, socioeconomic disadvantage, and system-level constraints affecting teacher support and
professional development.
This programme focuses on a professional learning model that combines intensive in-person training with sustained coaching and peer learning. Rather than relying on one-time workshops, the programme provides continuous support through classroom observations, instructional coaching, demonstration lessons, collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and blended learning courses.
Teachers will participate in subject-specific training, focusing on conceptual understanding, inquiry-based pedagogy, formative assessment, and addressing misconceptions in English, Mathematics, Science, and related subjects. Teacher coaches will provide personalised support through classroom observations, structured coaching conversations, lesson co-planning, classroom demonstrations, and mentoring tailored to individual teacher needs.
By strengthening instructional practices, improving classroom interactions, and promoting collaborative professional learning, the programme seeks to shift classroom instruction from rote memorisation towards conceptual understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and application-based learning. Ultimately, the programme aims to create high-quality learning experiences for students while establishing a sustainable model of continuous teacher professional development that can be integrated within the broader APSWREIS and state education systems.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Classroom Observation and Mentoring
- Conduct regular classroom observations to assess teaching-learning practices, teacher-student interactions, classroom culture, and the overall quality of instruction.
- Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback and mentoring to teachers based on classroom observations.
- Develop individual teacher improvement plans and monitor progress over time.
Demonstration and Co-facilitation
- Demonstrate effective instructional strategies and classroom practices aligned with modern pedagogical approaches.
- Co-plan and co-facilitate lessons with teachers to strengthen instructional practices and build teacher confidence.
- Support teachers in implementing learner-centred, activity-based, and inquiry-driven teaching methodologies.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain records of classroom observations, coaching sessions, and teacher progress.
- Track improvements in teaching practices through regular monitoring and documentation.
- Prepare and submit periodic progress reports and recommendations to the respective Headmaster.
- Regularly update the best practices and challenges as per the prescribed format
Content and Lesson Plan Creation
- Support teachers in developing and adapting subject-specific lesson plans aligned with curriculum requirements and learning outcomes.
- Co-create lesson plans and teaching-learning resources to strengthen classroom instruction.
- Guide teachers in the effective use of Teacher Handbooks and other instructional resources.
Training and Facilitation
- Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of biannual teacher training programmes.
- Facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to promote collaborative learning, peer reflection, and sharing of best practices.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of district-level capacity-building programmes for teachers.
- Provide ongoing academic support to teachers through coaching, mentoring, and follow-up activities to ensure effective implementation of training inputs.
Requirements
- A postgraduate degree in Education or a relevant subject discipline (English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology). A B.Ed. and/or M.Ed. qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of teaching experience at the upper primary or secondary level (Grades 5-9), with strong subject expertise and demonstrated classroom effectiveness.
- working knowledge of Telugu is mandatory
- Prior experience in teacher mentoring, instructional coaching, academic support, or teacher professional development programmes.
- Strong understanding of competency-based education, learner-centred pedagogy, inquiry-based teaching, formative assessment, and effective classroom management practices.
- Experience working in government schools, residential schools, or other low-resource educational settings is highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to conduct classroom observations, analyse teaching practices, provide constructive feedback, and support teachers through coaching and mentoring.
- Experience in designing or facilitating teacher training programmes, workshops, or Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will be an added advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with teachers, school leaders, and education officials. Proficiency in English to support English-medium instruction is preferred.
- Strong documentation, planning, and reporting skills, with the ability to use observation data to inform teacher support and track progress.
- Willingness to undertake regular long-distance travel to assigned schools and collaborate closely with school leadership and teachers to provide sustained, school-based academic support.
Location and Compensation
Location: Kurnool, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, NTR, Parvathipuram & Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh
Compensation: Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 4.5 to 6 lakh INR per annum CTC.
Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.