Spoken English Trainer

About the job:Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach, and a vision of socioeconomic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, corporations, NGOs, and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centers is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities, viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also states viz. Delhi, Odisha and Hyderabad.

Core Values that drive us: Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Courage

Key responsibilities:

1. Delivery of the Spoken English and Digital Empowerment programmes at the assigned Lighthouse

2. End-to-end conducting of both programmes as per schedule and methodology

3. Prepare materials for sessions as per training guidelines while ensuring a conducive learning environment and supporting infrastructure and team members as and when required.

4. Ensuring student attendance and participation in the sessions and achieving the monthly targets with efficiency and quality.

5. Conducting timely student assessments, providing individual feedback and mentorship.

6. Critically reflect on processes and contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies.

7. Delivering experiences to improve students' job readiness.

8. Providing placement support by holding mock interviews and resume-building sessions for youth

9. Clarifying job descriptions to youth, enhancing their typing speed, ensuring essential documentation such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank accounts, etc and prepping youth with digital competencies wherever possible

10. Documentation and reporting of programme-related data

11. Maintaining youth records and progress reports on Excel or Sheets, reviewing data handling in the internal MIS system Encore, and involving day-to-day reporting

12. Timely reporting back on training progress at the Lighthouse to the Course Manager

13. Feedback reels from youth as batch closure activity

14. Support to the Lighthouse program and center administration as and when required through various program stages

15. Planning events supporting donor visits and coordination towards successful engagement with stakeholders

16. Document success stories and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reportsWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceare from Dombivli onlySalary:₹ 3,60,000 - 3,80,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:5 days a weekSkills required:MS-Excel, English Proficiency (Spoken), English Proficiency (Written) and Effective CommunicationOther Requirements:1. Graduate or Postgraduate in English Journalism, Mass Communication, Linguistics, or a related field2. One to two years of experience in English training, teaching, or youth development programs3. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and the local language4. Excellent facilitation, presentation, and classroom management skills for 25 to 30 learners5. Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and MIS reporting6. Strong interpersonal, counseling, and stakeholder management skills7. Willingness to travel as per program requirements8. Experience in mentoring youth and delivering employability skills, including resume building and interview preparation9. Passion for youth development and social impact with a proactive and adaptable approach10. Should speak fluent English11. Is ok with a 15% travel requirementAbout Company:Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the areas of skilling and livelihoods for underserved urban youth, particularly those from low-income and slum communities, by helping them build agency, workplace competencies, and employability skills to make informed career and life choices and achieve sustainable livelihoods. The Foundation operates Lighthouse Centres through a strong public-private partnership model that brings together the Government, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to support the socio-economic transformation of youth and their communities. The Government provides the locations and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse Centres, corporates contribute CSR funding towards operational expenses, and NGOs provide various skilling programs and courses for youth. The initiative has reached more than 400 of Pune's approximately 500 slum communities and has expanded to other locations, including PCMC, Dombivli, Aurangabad, Delhi, Odisha, and Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach, and a vision of socioeconomic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, corporations, NGOs, and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centers is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities, viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also states viz. Delhi, Odisha and Hyderabad.

Core Values that drive us: Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Courage

Key responsibilities:

1. Delivery of the Spoken English and Digital Empowerment programmes at the assigned Lighthouse

2. End-to-end conducting of both programmes as per schedule and methodology

3. Prepare materials for sessions as per training guidelines while ensuring a conducive learning environment and supporting infrastructure and team members as and when required.

4. Ensuring student attendance and participation in the sessions and achieving the monthly targets with efficiency and quality.

5. Conducting timely student assessments, providing individual feedback and mentorship.

6. Critically reflect on processes and contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies.

7. Delivering experiences to improve students' job readiness.

8. Providing placement support by holding mock interviews and resume-building sessions for youth

9. Clarifying job descriptions to youth, enhancing their typing speed, ensuring essential documentation such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank accounts, etc and prepping youth with digital competencies wherever possible

10. Documentation and reporting of programme-related data

11. Maintaining youth records and progress reports on Excel or Sheets, reviewing data handling in the internal MIS system Encore, and involving day-to-day reporting

12. Timely reporting back on training progress at the Lighthouse to the Course Manager

13. Feedback reels from youth as batch closure activity

14. Support to the Lighthouse program and center administration as and when required through various program stages

15. Planning events supporting donor visits and coordination towards successful engagement with stakeholders

16. Document success stories and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports