Technology (Web App Development) 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

Position Summary

The web development intern will work with Teach For India’s Technology Team on developing responsive web application components for one or more stakeholders of Teach For India to connect and empower each other on the path of realizing the organization’s vision - One day all children will attain an excellent education. The intern will develop front-end components (in ReactJS) and/or web services (in NodeJS) on top of multiple data sources (MongoDB, Salesforce)

Team Overview

The Technology team is responsible for technology implementations, software solutions, and hardware support for all stakeholders of Teach For India. They’re a small but strong team that aims to use science and art to create wonder. "Gandhi meets Jobs" is the motto and they work towards creating beautiful apps that empower all the stakeholders on their journey towards the collective vision. The company operates with the agility and rigor of a startup, making use of the best and latest technologies available. Some of the technology platforms they currently use are Salesforce.com, NodeJS, ReactJS, MongoDB, and Algolia and they adopt new technologies when/where the company believes they add value. They're not rigid about using any specific technology. However, they're committed to providing an amazing user experience on every solution they build.  

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop web application components in ReactJS as per design specifications
• Develop server-side (API) components in NodeJS using data sources on MongoDB, Salesforce
• Understand API specifications, integrate with front-end components, and suggest improvements
• Research useful 3rd party libraries/extensions that could be integrated with the web application

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide support to users on the ground in using the web application
• Collect feedback about user experience and actively participate in technical & design discussions  

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:

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences, and Expectations

• Strong: Javascript, ReactJS/any other JS library, HTML, CSS
• Moderate: NodeJS, MongoDB.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence and motivate team members and project stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Current engineering student or graduate from a reputed institute

How to apply

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