Senior Project Associate - SV PM SHRI

About Peepul

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That's the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We've received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India's leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org

Programme Overview

Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely with the state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful role in strengthening the education system of the state.

The partnership has been a successful one – with national and international recognition of the work. The PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) programme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to create model government schools that embody the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020—focusing on joyful learning, holistic development, and excellence in teaching and leadership.

In Madhya Pradesh, Peepul partners with the Department of School Education (DPI) to strengthen the implementation of the PM SHRI programme across 799 schools, building capacities of school leaders and teachers, improving school processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making at every level.

About the role

Project Associate – Content (English) will support Peepul's academic design and delivery efforts under the PM SHRI Programme in Madhya Pradesh. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about instructional design, teacher support, and field-based learning, with a strong foundation in English pedagogy for middle grades.

The SPA will work closely with the Project Manager – Content & Delivery to co-create academic resources, test and refine materials through classroom validation, and facilitate capacity-building processes. They will also provide continuous mentoring support to five PM SHRI schools, ensuring strong implementation of academic processes and student engagement routines.

This is a hands-on, field-connected role designed for individuals who combine strong subject knowledge with creativity, rigour, and a commitment to strengthening government school ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Content Design and Resource Development

• Support the Project Manager in designing strand-specific academic resources for English.
• Develop high-quality subject-specific content, including lesson support materials, toolkits, teacher handouts, training decks, and classroom practice guides.
• Design contextualised resources aligned with NEP 2020, NCF 2023, and Peepul programme principles.
• Contribute to the creation of structured learning journeys for teachers and school leaders.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and usability of all academic materials.

2. Prototyping, Testing, and Refinement

• Prototype content through iterative design cycles, classroom testing, and feedback from teachers and district teams.
• Conduct school visits to validate content usability, student engagement, and alignment with actual classroom needs.
• Analyse field data, user feedback, and observations to refine materials for scale.
• Document learnings, teacher feedback, and insights for continuous improvement.

3. Capacity Building and Delivery Support

• Co-facilitate teacher trainings, workshops, and PLC sessions at state, division, and district levels.
• Provide academic support during school visits, modelling classroom practices and supporting teachers as needed.
• Collaborate with the implementation team to ensure consistent and accurate usage of content across districts.
• Help district teams understand and deliver academic processes effectively.

4. High-Touch School Support

• Provide ongoing academic mentoring to five identified PM SHRI schools, working directly with teachers and school leaders.
• Support these schools in implementing English pedagogy aligned to PM SHRI goals.
• Help track progress, identify needs, and offer targeted academic support.

5. Collaboration, Documentation, and Data-Driven Design

• Work closely with the PMU, MEL, Content, and Field teams to ensure alignment between design and delivery.
• Maintain structured documentation of content versions and updates.
• Analyse data to inform content development and implementation strategies.

• Passionate about instructional design, teacher support, and field-based learning
• Strong foundation in English pedagogy for middle grades
• Experience designing and developing educational resources
• Ability to work closely with teachers and school leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to strengthening government school ecosystems