Position Summary : In order to deliver quality impact, Akanksha believes in recruiting excellent talent, creating opportunities for development; and engaging and retaining its people. We want each of our members to be immersed in Akankshas culture of warmth, care and commitment towards our mission. As the Manager-HR, you will be the HR lead for School Support & Central Support teams at Akanksha. You will also assist the Head of HR in formulating and executing the People practices at Akanksha. You will co-create and shape Talent acquisition, Development, Engagement and Retention such that people at Akanksha give their personal best, working together as a team towards the Akanksha Vision, Mission and reinforcing its values. This position reports to Head of Human Resources at The Akanksha Foundation Role & responsibilities: Talent Acquisition Lead Talent Acquisition efforts for key roles across Central Functions, at Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur, with a specific focus on Leadership Hiring & Capacity building, by evaluating both internal & external talent pools. Manage the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. HR Operations, Data & Compliance Lead HR operations for all School support and Central support teams. Participate or initiate continuous improvement on HR policies and processes Lead the automation and digitisation of key HR processes Ensuring HR compliances under statutory laws as applicable to charitable organizations like ESCI, PF, POSH, Shops & Establishments. Support HR audit requirements, as needed Monitor and review Off Roll Staff contracts, payouts, & trackers Review & maintain HR Data and MIS Team Management Lead and manage a team of 3-4 Central HR team members and oversee the achievement of collective goals and annual plans Contribute to the HR team goals and priorities beyond individual goals and priorities Talent Management Partner with HR Leads in improving Employee Engagement & Retention, across Akanksha Schools & Central Support teams, by conceptualizing and implementing employee development and engagement initiatives. Partner with Central / School Leadership / HR Leads for execution of various HR interventions including Performance Management, Career Development Conversations, Competency Mapping, Succession Planning & other L&D Programs. Preferred candidate profile: Deep belief and commitment towards Akankshas vision and mission Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience out of which at least 2 years should be in managing a team Willingness to travel across of 3 locations viz., Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur Previous experience of working with & managing HR requirements in large people organizations Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics Strong track record in leading Talent Acquisition. Knowledge of HR compliances, preferable People oriented and results driven Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company MBA in Human Resources or equivalent Masters degree in relevant field What Can The Akanksha Foundation Offer You: 1. An opportunity to be a part of one of the most reputed organizations in the education sector in India, that focuses on transformative impact on children by getting them out of poverty. 2. An environment that is challenging, offers a significant degree of autonomy and is focused on holistic well-being of its people, so they can be the best version of themselves in life. 3. Access to learning and career growth opportunities in a steadily growing organization 4. Remuneration that is competitive in top one-third of Indian NGO scales and benefits that include medical insurance (covering spouse + 2 children), provident fund benefit, paid leaves.

What your role will entail: Setting a strong culture conducive to high-quality work and well-being of all stakeholders. Assisting School Leader in all areas of school development. Setting ambitious skill-based goals, along with teachers, for students academic achievement in the section. Setting ambitious goals to develop soft skills in children that address their social and emotional development. Structuring, planning and executing cohesive professional development opportunities for teachers which is inclusive of all three areas of school development- academic achievement, youth development and community engagement. Modelling effective lessons and instructional strategies. Overseeing collection and analysis of students data to drive school initiatives. Ensuring documentation and collection of effective plans/other resources from teachers. Ensuring the effective application of NCF 2023 guidelines through the implementation of NCERT curriculum in all the Secondary Grades. Ensuring all documents related to Gr 10 registration of students is done in a timely and error free manner. Overseeing the design of the parent engagement plan for the year. Setting appropriate standards and benchmarks in curriculum areas and analysing, preparing and presenting data to demonstrate achievement of the cohorts test and tasks and learning. Working with the social worker to ensure opportunities for parent engagement with the school community and SMC meetings. Maintain positive relationships with school-based government officials. Creating a safe environment for students, teachers and parents. What you need for this Position: Experience: 2-5 years of teaching experience in Secondary grades. Experience of working in a CBSE school and a school leadership (preferred). Experience in training teachers (theory, classroom application and feedback). Experience in developing and documenting curriculum. Experience in handling a team of at least 10 teachers. Knowledge/Skills : Strong understanding of pedagogical practices. Ability to set and drive the School vision. Ability to assign tasks, manage and build rapport with school staff and team. Organizational and time management skills. Highly motivated, persevering, problem-solving and achievement-orientation attitude. Strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility in planning and working with a team. Fluency in English, Hindi and Marathi. Education : Graduation / Post Graduation Degree. B.Ed is a mandatory requirement. CTET qualification in Paper 2 is preferred. Additional degree - Masters in Education (Optional)

Art for Akanksha's mission is to provide a powerful art education for children within as well as beyond the Akanksha network, supporting and demonstrating the belief that art empowers. A powerful art education enables children to EXPRESS themselves by helping them LEARN a visual language to DISCOVER, CREATE and TELL their stories. Since its inception in 1996, the visual arts program at Akanksha has been seen as an essential part of education for children. Art at Akanksha is not a co-curricular, an extra curricular. It is considered as crucial a part of a student's education as Math or Science or Language, building invaluable knowledge, skills and values that go beyond the art class. Having run an art program in the organisation since 1996, the team at Akanksha has built an expertise around teaching it and an understanding of what it can do for children. We feel poised and ready to take art to organisations and schools beyond the students we directly serve. We believe that the partnerships we engage in need to be customised to a high degree for each school, each organisation, for it to be effective. Role Summary: The role of Sr. Associate, Art Multiply, Pune is to strengthen art education by taking Art for Akanksha to organisations and government schools outside the Akanksha network and Akanksha school through curriculum design, teacher development and introducing innovative opportunities and systems that build a deeper love for art among students. Location: Based in Pune. Candidate will be required to travel. Reporting to: Sr.Instructional Specialist, Art. Specific responsibilities include: 1. Coordination with Stakeholders: Work closely with Akanksha teams, Akanksha schools, government partners, and external organisations to align on goals and to support implementation. This includes key permissions and presentations. 2. Classroom Observations and Support: Conduct classroom observations of art teachers in partner schools. Debrief with teachers and school leaders, offering specific feedback and ideas for improvement. 3. Teacher Development: Guide art teachers in planning and delivering lessons from Grades K 10. 4. Planning and Organisation: Plan and manage the observation and training calendar across stakeholders and organisations. 5. Training Facilitation: Assist in designing sessions and facilitating training sessions for partner organisations and managing logistics. 6. Curriculum Work: Contribute to the development, review, and curation of the Art curriculum regularly. 7. Student Exposure Opportunities: Create diverse exposure opportunities for studentssuch as murals, events, competitions,and collaborations beyond the network. 8. Monitoring and Evaluation across partners through FGDs, Surveys, reports and analysis. 9. Documentation and Media: Collect and organise photographs and videos of strong art practices for use in training and social media. What you need for this role: Preferably 3-4 years of experience as an art teacher. Ability to demonstrate a variety of strong pedagogical practices along with clarity and understanding of art-related concepts. Excellent written and oral communication skills - and functional knowledge (oral and written) of Marathi, English, and Hindi is a non-negotiable. Good planning and organizing and some part of facilitation skills A strong sense of ownership coupled with a zest for result-driven outcomes. Familiarity with Google Drive and its suite of services including Docs, Sheets, and Slides is required. Collaborates with different members in the team and should be good at team building. Creatively thinks of solving different problems at work. Commitment: Should be able to commit to 2 years for this role.

You will be reporting to the School Coach. What your role will entail Setting a strong culture conducive to high quality work and well-being of all stakeholders. Setting ambitious skill based goals, along with teachers, for students academic achievement in all grades and subjects. Setting ambitious goals to develop soft skills in children that address their social and emotional development Structuring, planning and executing cohesive professional development opportunities for teachers which is inclusive of all three areas of school development academic achievement, youth development and community engagement Modelling effective lessons and instructional strategies Overseeing collection and analysis of student data to drive school initiatives Ensuring documentation and collection of effective plans/other resources from teachers Overseeing the design of the parent engagement plan for the year Working with the social worker to ensure opportunities for parent engagement within the school community and SMC meetings Ensuring that the social worker is able to develop the team of helpers in each school Managing the operations and logistics of the school Maintaining positive relationships with school-based government officials Executing performance management system for all school-based staff Overseeing the school budget throughout the year Creating a safe environment for students, teachers and parents What you need for this Position Bachelors/Post Graduate Degree and/or a Bachelors Degree in Education will be preferred 5-7 years of teaching experience. Experience in school leadership (preferred) Belief in the potential of the government school system Humility to influence change without authority Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability with strong execution and project delivery skills Excellence in organizational, managerial and stakeholder management skills. Strong education sector experience (knowledge of gaps, challenges & scope) Candidates with prior experience of working with the government on projects preferred Experience training teachers (theory, classroom application and feedback). Experience in developing and documenting curriculum. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Fluency in English Language Knowledge of Hindi and Marathi language will be preferred Knowledge of Child development as per different age groups and ability to transfer this knowledge to the team Strong understanding of pedagogical practices and curriculum and its implementation Ability to set and drive the School Vision, build a culture aligned to Akanksha values Ability to assign tasks, manage and build a rapport with school staff and team Ability to manage school operations along with effective instructions passed on through a well trained team in a safe and secure environment that is conducive for the students Ability to bring in a progressive shift in the communities from where our students and parents come, creating a positive and sustainable impact Organizational and time management skills Self-awareness/continuous learning Critical and objective thinking, problem solving, resilience Data based decision making Highly motivated, persevering, achievement-oriented attitude Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in planning and working with a team

What your role will entail: Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process Establishing and maintaining a co-operative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team Clearly articulating high expectations for students Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development Attending and participating in all school training and meetings Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parents Experience: Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be considered Knowledge/Skills: Strong content knowledge and expertise Love for children and learning Adaptability to new instructional approaches Patience and capacity to solve problems Good planning and organizing skills Strong team player Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals Openness to feedback and critical reflection Strong oral and written communication skills in English Education: Primary (Grade 1- 7) Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Elementary Education (Bachelor in Education is also acceptable for Grade 6 and 7)

What your role will entail: Teaching the Akanksha curriculum through effective pedagogical practices Designing and executing lesson plans that will engage students Designing assessments that thoughtfully evaluate student progress Varying teaching strategies and styles to meet different learning needs Providing a positive environment to engage students in the learning process Establishing and maintaining a co-operative working relationships with students, parents, community and the school team Clearly articulating high expectations for students Creating and maintaining an aesthetically positive environment Actively participating in network opportunities for professional development Attending and participating in all school training and meetings Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits Actively participating in all extra-curricular and celebratory activities in school Making occasional community visits to stay connected with parents What you need for this Position Experience: Candidates with relevant teaching experience are preferred but freshers may also be considered Knowledge/Skills: Strong content knowledge and expertise Love for children and learning Adaptability to new instructional approaches Patience and capacity to solve problems Good planning and organizing skills Strong team player Self-motivated with strong work ethics to achieve school goals Openness to feedback and critical reflection Strong oral and written communication skills in English Education: Pre-primary Graduate from any stream with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or similar preferred

Supporting Mumbai /Pune/Nagpur location as HR poc in handling the entire HR-related activities for the allocated schools. Sourcing & Recruitment: Responsible for the complete recruitment cycle for entry-level to mid-level roles. Campus hiring and other strategic partnerships for recruitment purposes. Manage Employee Onboarding and effectively induct the new employees into the Akanksha system in collaboration with Managers Collating and providing payroll inputs for salary processing of Employees and consultants for every pay period. Managing Exit process and full and final settlement payout. Manage data accurately for the assigned schools. Support the city team in HR Analytics. To have a deep understanding of all HR policies and ensure timely implementation /execution. Contribute to the HR team goals and priorities beyond individual goals and priorities. Actively participate and engage in any other initiatives planned by the teamRole & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile Experience: 1-2 years experience in relevant work experience in HR roles. Proven experience in Hiring and data management. Experience of working in development and non- profit sectors preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Self-motivated and attention to detail Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders Education: Bachelors/Master’s degree (Preferably in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology)

1. Curriculum Development: Developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that are aligned with state standards and educational goals. 2. Instructional Delivery: Delivering engaging and interactive lessons that stimulate children's curiosity and promote learning through play, exploration, and creativity. 3. Assessment and Evaluation: Assessing student progress and providing regular feedback to students and parents. This includes keeping records, conducting assessments, and providing individualized support and guidance to students as needed. 4. Classroom Management: Creating a positive and safe learning environment that promotes active student engagement, fosters positive relationships, and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Assisting with the preparation of operating budgets, financial statements, and reports. Processing requisition and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases. Advising other departments on best practices related to fiscal procedures. Managing account records, issuing invoices, and handling payments. Collaborating with internal departments to reconcile any accounting discrepancies. Analyzing financial data and assisting with audits, reviews, and tax preparations. Updating financial spreadsheets and reports with the latest available data. Reviewing existing financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Providing assistance with payroll administration.

Consistently recruiting excellent staff. Maintaining a smooth onboarding process. Training, counseling, and coaching our staff. Resolving conflicts through positive and professional mediation. Carrying out necessary administrative duties. Conducting performance and wage reviews. Developing clear policies and ensuring policy awareness. Creating clear and concise reports. Giving helpful and engaging presentations. Maintaining and reporting on workplace health and safety compliance. Handling workplace investigations, disciplinary, and termination procedures. Maintaining employee and workplace privacy. Leading a team of junior human resource managers

Akanksha Foundation is looking for Social Worker to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing support, assistance, and advocacy to individuals and communities facing various challenges Your primary goal will be to improve the well-being and quality of life for your clients by connecting them with resources, providing counseling, and addressing social issues that impact their lives Social workers may work in various settings, including healthcare facilities, schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community centers Responsibilities:Client Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs, including physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors Counseling and Support: Provide emotional support, counseling, and guidance to individuals, families, or groups facing challenges such as mental health issues, substance abuse, poverty, domestic violence, or child welfare concerns Case Management: Develop and implement personalized care plans for clients, coordinating services and resources to meet their specific needs Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and well-being of clients, ensuring they have access to essential services and resources Crisis Intervention: Intervene during crises or emergencies to provide immediate assistance and support Referrals: Identify and refer clients to appropriate community resources, including medical services, housing assistance, job training programs, and support groups Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed case notes, reports, and records of client interactions and progress

Akanksha Foundation is looking for Instruction Specialist CBSE to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries. Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests. Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories. Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care. Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members. Monitoring patients' conditions and progress. Directing, coordinating, consulting with, and referring patients to nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention. Conducting research and remaining up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field

Akanksha Foundation is looking for Program Associate to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey A Teacher is responsible for delivering lessons and facilitating learning in a classroom setting This includes planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, creating a positive and engaging learning environment, and communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the subject matter they are teaching and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to students Additionally, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a commitment to student learning and development, and a growth mindset are essential for this role

Akanksha Foundation is looking for Senior Associate - Impact & Research to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey Assisting with the preparation of operating budgets, financial statements, and reports. Processing requisition and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases. Advising other departments on best practices related to fiscal procedures. Managing account records, issuing invoices, and handling payments. Collaborating with internal departments to reconcile any accounting discrepancies. Analyzing financial data and assisting with audits, reviews, and tax preparations. Updating financial spreadsheets and reports with the latest available data. Reviewing existing financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Providing assistance with payroll administration.

About Akanksha: The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission to build one of the most innovative school networks that empowers children from low-income communities to maximize their potential. Akanksha currently serves 10,000 children and 4000 alumni, through its 26 schools in Pune, Mumbai & Nagpur Metropolitan Regions in partnership with the municipalities. Position Summary: We are looking for a passionate and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our technology team. You will play a key role in building, maintaining, and scaling internal platforms and dashboards that improve decision-making across the organization. The role requires strong backend development skills in Python (preferably using Flask or Django ), experience with MySQL databases, and familiarity with data visualization using libraries like Plotly , Matplotlib , Pandas , and NumPy . Knowledge of AWS deployment is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Backend Development: Design and develop RESTful APIs using Flask or Django frameworks Handle authentication, authorization, data handling, and business logic Write scalable and reusable Python code Database Management: Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL database schemas Perform data migrations, indexing, and performance tuning Ensure secure, clean, and structured data storage Frontend Development: Build user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript Integrate APIs with frontend components to ensure smooth UX Data Visualization & Analytics: Use Plotly , Matplotlib , Pandas , and NumPy to process and display data Build dashboards that present real-time insights from datasets Deployment & DevOps: Deploy web applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.) Manage environment variables, backups, server monitoring, and basic CI/CD Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the product, data, and operations teams to gather requirements Document code, APIs, and development processes clearly Troubleshoot and resolve bugs or performance issues quickly Required Skills and Qualifications: Proficient in Python with at least 2 years of experience in Flask or Django Strong experience with MySQL : writing queries, joins, stored procedures, etc Solid understanding of REST APIs, request/response cycles, and JSON handling Familiarity with HTML5 , CSS3 , JavaScript , and basic frontend logic Hands-on experience with Pandas , NumPy , Matplotlib , Plotly for data analysis and visualizations Experience with AWS for application deployment (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM) Version control using Git and working knowledge of collaborative development tools Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue Experience with Docker and containerized deployment Understanding of secure coding practices Exposure to task runners or background jobs (e.g., Celery, cron)

Akanksha Foundation is looking for Full Stack Developer - Python to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. Developing front end website architecture. Designing user interactions on web pages. Developing back - end website applications. Ensuring responsiveness of applications. Working alongside graphic designers for web design features. Seeing through a project from conception to finished product. Designing and developing APIs. Meeting both technical and consumer needs.