Project Associate - Digital Literacy

Location: Bhopal (M.P.)

Experience: 2 - 4 years

Programme: Digital Literacy (AFE MP)

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India’s public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 6.6 million students, 273,000 teachers, 2,400 school leaders, and 90,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by leading Indian CSR partners and global foundations committed to improving educational outcomes for all children.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

Programme Overview – Madhya Pradesh

Peepul has been a long-term partner of the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, working closely with senior bureaucratic leadership to strengthen the state’s public education system.

Key programmes include:

• Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme – a flagship initiative to build ~10,000 world-class public schools. In the first phase, 300 K–12 schools have been selected, with Peepul co-leading the Academic Support and Monitoring Unit.
• CM RISE Teacher Professional Development Programme (TPD): An international award-winning initiative supporting training, coaching, and performance management of ~300,000 teachers statewide.
• PM SHRI Schools Programme: Supporting implementation of the national flagship programme aligned with NEP 2020, aimed at developing 14,500 exemplar schools across India.
• Digial Literacy Programme (Amazon Future Engineers) – a growing partnership focused on strengthening Computer Science education in Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme schools.

About the Role

The Project Associate – Computer Science Education will play a critical role in strengthening Computer Science teaching and learning within government schools in Madhya Pradesh, particularly under the Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme.

This role sits at the intersection of curriculum design, teacher capacity building, and on-ground implementation. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mission-driven, and comfortable working with government systems, school leaders, and teachers to translate curriculum intent into classroom practice.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who wants to build deep expertise in education system reform while contributing to programmes at meaningful scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with state-level subject matter experts, education officials, and partner organisations.
• Support Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme schools in implementing the Computer Science curriculum, providing on-ground and remote guidance to teachers and school leaders.
• Collaborate with the School Education Department and partners to design and deliver teacher training programmes aligned to the Computer Science curriculum.
• Design or support the creation of engaging, age-appropriate Computer Science learning modules and short courses.
• Conduct training sessions for teachers and students on topics such as MS Office, Scratch Jr, Scratch, and other relevant Computer Science concepts.
• Support monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess training effectiveness and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and other programme requirements as needed.

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Education: Background in Education, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in teacher training, curriculum delivery, or education programmes, preferably in Computer Science or digital learning.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of Computer Science concepts for school-level learners. Ability to design engaging learning experiences for both teachers and students. Comfort working in government-led programmes and multi-stakeholder environments. High ownership, adaptability, and willingness to work on the ground.
• Language: Proficiency in English and Hindi (written and spoken).

How to Apply

Apply via Peepul's careers portal using "Apply" button.

You will be required to submit:

• CV (1–2 pages) outlining relevant experience and qualifications
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to work with Peepul and alignment with the role

For queries related to the hiring process, reach out to [email protected]