Description
Job Title: Academic Program Associate / STEM Mentor (Physics / Mathematics)
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and student-focused Academic Program Associate / STEM Mentor to support holistic student development beyond classroom teaching. This role combines academic support, mentorship, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement within residential school environments.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, capable of teaching Physics or Mathematics at the JEE/NEET level, and committed to working with students in rural public school ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery & Student Development
Lead non-core academic initiatives including student mentorship, girls in STEM programs, career guidance, and holistic development activities.
Organize internal and external examinations, including logistics planning and result compilation.
Support students with competitive exam applications such as JEE, NEET, and Olympiads.
Academic Support
Conduct subject-specific doubt-solving sessions for Physics or Mathematics.
Support JEE/NEET Main-level academic preparation in at least one subject.
Track, maintain, and analyze student academic performance and feedback data to improve learning outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate parent meetings, school orientations, and student progress reviews.
Work closely with school management and academic staff to ensure smooth program execution.
Provide administrative and operational support to teaching teams.
Who We’re Looking For
Educational Qualification
B.Sc. / M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech graduates with the ability to teach Physics or Mathematics to senior secondary students.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of JEE/NEET-level teaching or academic support experience (preferred).
Language Skills
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in local/regional language is mandatory
Candidate Profile
Passion for education and student development
Strong communication, mentoring, and relationship management skills
Ability to teach JEE/NEET Main-level content in Physics or Mathematics
Willingness to relocate and work in rural Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) campuses
Female candidates preferred
What Probably Won’t Work
Unwillingness to relocate to rural residential school campuses
Difficulty managing multiple stakeholders (students, teachers, school administrators)
Weak interpersonal and communication skills
Limited understanding of JEE/NEET exam patterns and science career pathways
Inability to handle 11th and 12th-grade academic content effectively
What’s Hard About This Role
Keeping students motivated and engaged daily
Adapting to remote rural environments with limited urban facilities
Navigating government school systems and administrative processes
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