INTERN, ENGLISH PROGRAMME- DNH & DD
Position Title: Intern – English Programme
Location: DNH & DD
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Organization: Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)
Duration: 3 months - 6 months
Stipend: Rs.12,000 per month
About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)
Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India's veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organizations and NGOs across the country, including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.
CLR believes that all children and youth, however disadvantaged, have a right to holistic development and good quality education. Our mission is to strengthen the basic proficiency in English of the students whose second language is English and generate a strengthened pool of master trainers equipped to cascade the knowledge and practice of teaching of English as a second language. (For more information log onto http://www.clrindia.org/)
Background to CLR’s work in the teaching of English
Most poor and lower-middle-class students and youth in urban and rural India have extremely limited English skills, despite learning English as a second language for a considerable number of years. CLR believes that a basic proficiency in English is empowering for disadvantaged communities. At the same time, India is a country of diverse home languages, where the acquisition of English skills is challenging and has to be placed in a multilingual context. Based on this understanding, we have researched and developed content and training programs in audio, digital and print formats, using bilingual pedagogical approaches to strengthen the spoken English and literacy skills of students and the English proficiency of teachers in regional medium schools. We have also launched similar initiatives for out-of-school youth and adult learners. Therefore, they have the potential to cause a large-scale societal transformation through the work they do by enabling a more significant number of our underprivileged children to lead more fulfilling lives.
Internship Overview
CLR is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented interns to support the field implementation of its English language programme in the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH & DD). The intern will work under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and assist in programmatic activities, especially related to classroom observations, documentation, assessment data collection, and digitization. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in monitoring educational interventions and understanding classroom-level processes in government schools.
Key Responsibilities
1. Classroom Observations and Program Monitoring (40%)
- Assist the Field Coordinator in conducting regular classroom observations across project schools.
- Document classroom practices, teacher engagement, and student responses using structured tools.
- Support in providing feedback summaries for internal use.
2. Assessment Administration and Data Handling (30%)
- Assist in administering baseline and endline assessments for students and teachers.
- Check and compile physical assessment papers for completeness and accuracy.
- Digitize data into Excel or designated software platforms with a high level of accuracy.
3. Documentation and Reporting Support (20%)
- Help in preparing field notes and daily visit logs.
- Contribute to field reports and updates for internal teams and stakeholders.
4. Other Support Activities (10%)
- Participate in team meetings, training, and review sessions.
- Provide logistical and operational support for training, workshops, or school events when required.
- Take on any additional responsibilities aligned with the program’s needs.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required:
- Graduate or currently pursuing a degree in Education, Development Studies, Sociology, or related fields.
- Basic proficiency in English and local languages of DNH & DD (Gujarati/Hindi).
- Ability to travel to schools and remote locations within DNH & DD.
- Comfortable with data entry, MS Excel, and documentation tools.
Preferred:
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in the education or non-profit sector.
- Interest in language learning, multilingual education, or public school systems.
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and proactive in completing assigned tasks.
What You Will Gain
- Field-level exposure to government school systems and multilingual English language learning environments.
- Hands-on experience in monitoring & evaluation processes in education programs.
- Mentorship from experienced program coordinators and educators.
- Opportunity to contribute to improving educational equity for disadvantaged learners.
Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR!
Leadership Team
Chetan Bhangdia, Director
Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualizing, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programs, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of select program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.
Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs
Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master's in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e-learning content modules and video productions.
Mayuresh Bhoyte, Head of Programs & Operations
Mayuresh Bhoyte is passionate about understanding and empowering the public education systems. A computer science engineer turned primary school teacher, Mayuresh is a 2014 Teach For India Fellow and has spent over 8 years working closely with students, teachers, principals, and officers in the Maharashtra education system. He has also completed his post-graduation diploma in Organisational Leadership and Change Management from TISS, Mumbai. He currently leads the District Transformation work in various districts in Maharashtra.
Sufia Azmat, Head of Research and Monitoring
Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience around Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers around ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights-Based Approach.
Kishore Jagtap, Program Lead
Kishorkumar Jagtap is Program Lead at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specializes in organization development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programs. Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve program outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results-driven mindset to every project he leads.
