Education Manager

Job Description

Position: Education Manager – Khushiyon Ki Paatshala (KKP)Organization: Enrich Lives Foundation (ELF)Location: Mumbai (covering 9 KKP Centres)Reports to: Education Head

About Enrich Lives Foundation (ELF)

Enrich Lives Foundation (ELF) is a Mumbai-based NGO working to uplift marginalized communities through education, women empowerment, and poverty alleviation initiatives. Khushiyon Ki Paatshala (KKP) is ELF’s flagship after-school program that supports underprivileged children by providing academic guidance, holistic development opportunities, and a joyful learning environment across 9 centres.

Role Overview

The Education Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of the educational strategies and content designed by the Education Head across all KKP centres. The role includes managing the KKP teaching team, maintaining data systems, monitoring program quality, mobilizing and retaining students, and ensuring effective execution of academic and co-curricular initiatives.

This is a full-time position (Monday to Saturday). Salary will be discussed based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic & Program Quality

· Ensure the effective execution of curriculum, content, and pedagogy developed by the Education Head.

· Monitor and evaluate academic performance of children and introduce corrective measures in line with Education Head’s guidance.

· Conduct periodic assessments and analyze progress through baseline, midline, and endline tests.

· Compare school academic scores with internal assessments to track progress.

· Facilitate the implementation of play-way and activity-based learning methods introduced by the Education Head.

· Organize enrichment activities to support children’s holistic development.

2. Team Management

· Supervise, guide, and support a team of teachers across 9 centres.

· Conduct regular training, workshops, and capacity-building sessions as directed by the Education Head.

· Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

3. Student Mobilization & Retention

· Drive mobilization efforts to ensure maximum enrolment of marginalized children.

· Implement strategies to reduce dropouts and sustain student participation.

· Build rapport with parents, community members, and local stakeholders to strengthen program outreach.

4. Data & Reporting

· Maintain accurate data on student enrolment, attendance, performance, and retention.

· Track impact indicators and prepare timely progress reports for the Education Head.

· Ensure data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.

5. Organizational Contribution

· Support ELF leadership in program execution and contribute insights from the field to the Education Head.

· Represent ELF in community and stakeholder meetings related to KKP.

· Take up any additional responsibilities assigned by the Education Head or the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

· Master’s degree in Education or related field (preferred).

· Bachelor’s degree with strong experience in education management may also be considered.

Experience:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in education, preferably in NGOs, schools, or after-school programs.

· Proven experience in team management and program supervision.

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong understanding of child pedagogy, remedial education, and play-based learning methods.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency in data management and report preparation (MS Office, Google Suite).

· Ability to mobilize communities and engage with diverse stakeholders.

· Passion for working with marginalized children and commitment to ELF’s mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person