Job Description

Job Description

The Rural India Fellow (KSWS Rural India Fellowship 2026–28) will work as a full-time educator and community changemaker in schools located in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal. The fellowship aims to address educational inequalities by strengthening classroom learning, socio-emotional development, and community engagement while building a cadre of community-driven educators committed to rural development

Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 using innovative and child-centric teaching approaches
• Deliver instruction in subjects such as Mathematics, English, EVS, G.K., STEAM, and socio-emotional learning
• Implement grade-level mastery strategies to improve foundational learning outcomes
• Engage parents and community members to strengthen child development and education outcomes
• Lead classroom activities focused on holistic development and student engagement
• Participate in training, classroom simulations, and teaching reflections
• Track student progress and contribute to impact assessments
• Lead school and community projects addressing local educational and social challenges
• Collaborate with mentors, volunteers, and stakeholders to improve educational outcomes

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Open to graduates, teaching professionals, social workers, and working professionals interested in education and community development
• Passion for teaching and improving rural education outcomes
• Ability to work in rural communities and engage with parents and stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, and community engagement skills
• Interest in pedagogy, classroom management, and holistic child development