About Pratham
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide preschool education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 29 years, Pratham has grown to be one of the largest non-profit organizations working to provide quality education to children and youth in over 25 states and union territories across the country, through a range of interventions.
Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, the WISE Prize for Innovation, the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. For more details, refer to the Pratham Education Foundation Website.
About Maths in Early Years
Pratham’s intensive work in the field of early childhood education for the past 30 years shows that children have an innate ability to understand Mathematical concepts such as estimation, approximation, comparison, etc. much before they come to school. We, at Pratham, intend to make use of the existing knowledge that children carry and strengthen it to build their foundational Math skills, particularly in the preschool years and early grades.
Pratham’s work in Mathematics includes but is not limited to:
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Conducting research based on best pedagogical practices for Mathematics
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Developing compelling course content and engaging learning materials
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Building and reinforcing teachers’ capacities via online and offline workshops
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Testing content feasibility, tracking field progress, and documenting program outcomes
Internship Description
The Early Years team in Pratham is seeking interns who can help with the creation of educational content for Math for learners aged 3-8 years. We are looking for applicants with some experience in teaching Math to young learners. Applicants proficient in creating content using digital tools such as MS Word, and Google Suite will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
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Review textbooks and educational materials used in government schools for teaching Math by evaluating their content, structure, and instructional effectiveness.
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Contribute to the development of exemplary Math chapters. This would include creating activities, stories, poems, worksheets, and games related to Math.
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Collaborate with other content developers, trainers, and teachers at Pratham to brainstorm, research, and integrate pedagogical trends and best practices in Math.
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Contribute to the development of high-quality training material to train educators teaching in low-resourced settings, ensuring alignment with our learning outcomes and standards.
Duration and Location
The position will be based in New Delhi. This will be a 1-2 months long internship, with the possibility of extension.
Requirements
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Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a relevant field or currently enrolled in one of these programs
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Understanding of Maths and its related concepts for the 3-8 years age group
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Good attention to detail and some experience in research is crucial
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Proficiency in English and Hindi language, with excellent listening and comprehension skills
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Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with teams
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Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Passionate about promoting social change through education
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should email their resumes to anisha.kaushik@pratham.org and mention: Application for the position of Maths, Early Years Content – Intern in the subject line. Kindly attach the below along with your application:
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Resume: The resume should include:
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Contact information for the applicant
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Academic background (universities attended, degrees acquired, academic records)
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Past work experience, if any, highlighting relevant skills
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Languages spoken
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Writing Sample: Please provide a self-authored writing sample
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Samples of relevant coursework or projects, if available, to offer insight into their suitability for the role
Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to every applicant. We will reach out only to shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your understanding and patience.