Research and Innovation Intern

About Teach For India

Teach For India is a part of the Teach For All Network, a growing group of independent organizations that are working to expand educational opportunities in their nations. Teach For All is a platform for shared learning and deep engagement across countries. The 59 countries in the network today share a common vision that one day all children will attain an excellent education.

Your role

The 'Research and Innovation intern' will work closely with the City Director & the Leadership Team in Hyderabad. The intern is broadly responsible for leading a few critical research projects in the city. They will support the design, initiation, and implementation of a few below-mentioned research projects.

Research Project(s)

• Blended Learning - Examine the effectiveness of blended learning interventions implemented in 34 schools in Hyderabad. The project will culminate in a report/white paper. Read the summary of the study they concluded last year - You'll be engaged in a similar study.
   
• Ecosystem Research - The second research project pertains to identifying key ecosystem players in the field of Education and building a strategic roadmap for partnerships in the city.
   
• Identifying Micro Innovations: The third research is aimed at identifying micro innovations across classrooms that can be scaled and amplified. 

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end project scope and sequence
• Read and synthesize secondary research documents
• Conduct participant interviews and focus group discussions
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data 
• Co-author a report/ white paper.

Training & development 

Teach for India has training programs that assist and help people find success in their professional, as well as their personal life. You have the autonomy to shape your role and drive your learning and growth.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for the Intern is INR 48,000. (Source: Teach for India). Listed below are some benefits:

• Flexibility:  Teach for India operates with a culture of trust and a focus on outcomes and has Staff working from all across the country to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Healthcare:  Staff is covered under medical Insurance with an option to buy family insurance for spouses and children.
• Leave: Teach for India has a comprehensive leave policy that also includes an organization-wide break at the end of the year.
• Continuous learning and responsibility:  Culture is one of constant learning, with opportunities to grow in effectiveness and responsibility.
• Global Support: Being part of the Teach For All network, the staff gets support from partner organizations globally which includes access to resources, opportunities for thought partnering, invitations to participate in conferences
• Well-being Initiatives:  Teach For India works towards being in tune with the people’s needs and have initiatives to ensure Staff receives the care and support they require.

Work-life balance

Work days are usually from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings. This role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from the office and home depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined by your future manager.

Culture & vibe

Teach For India has created a Great Place to Work for all their employees by excelling in the 5 dimensions of a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture– Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie.

About you

The requirements for the role are as follows:

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Interest in engaging in both Primary and Secondary research
• Basic Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Ppt, Excel) 
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Time management and flexibility to accommodate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and synthesize documents 

Values and Mindsets

• Exploratory mindset, curiosity to continuously learn, be adaptive and push limits
• Strive for excellence and perfection in the intended outcomes
• Willingness to engage in academic content 
• Ability to listen deeply and embrace divergent perspectives

Education and Experience

• Experience conducting qualitative/ and or quantitative studies
• Preferred: A graduate degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s Program in the field of Social Sciences 
• Candidates with work experience and interest in research may also apply

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences, and Expectations

• 40 hours a week for 4-6 months (Can be extended based on the need)
• Needs to be physically present in Hyderabad for at least 10 days during the internship

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position opens again.