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About Educator, ArtLabs:
The Educator, ArtLabs will lead and facilitate impactful, art-based learning sessions in classrooms, promoting creative expression and social-emotional development among children. This role will involve regular observation and documentation of classroom dynamics, student engagement. This role will shape a holistic growth of the children by driving a community building movement in our model school, thereby creating strong evidence on art and SEL in classrooms.

Roles and responsibilities:

Facilitation and Evidence Building:
  1. Regularly visit our model school to facilitate joyful and inclusive art sessions for children from Grade 1 to Grade 8 for the entire academic year
  2. Adapt and personalize existing art class plans to suit the unique needs, energy, and context of each classroom, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
  3. Create an environment that encourages self-expression, creativity, and emotional safety by integrating your own artistic practices, experiences, and empathy into facilitation.
  4. Document key insights, classroom anecdotes, and behavioral observations to establish a robust evidence base for child outcomes.
  5. Design charts, props, and other visual teaching tools to elevate session delivery and classroom engagement.
  6. Maintain and update a classroom dashboard to monitor facilitation quality and student progress across the academic year.
  7. Skilled at guiding students through reflection and discussion to deepen learning and self-awareness.


Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
  1. Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with key school stakeholders, including principals, teachers, and parents, to ensure trust, alignment, and long-term collaboration.
  2. Maintain regular communication with school authorities and internal teams to ensure consistent and smooth delivery of SArC sessions throughout the academic year.
  3. Identify and coordinate with artists, volunteers, and creative professionals to bring enriching art experiences to classrooms.
  4. Explore relevant social themes and lead the conceptualization and execution of school-wide or community installations that allow children to express their voices through art.
  5. Plan and anchor meaningful school visits and engagement experiences for funders, supporters, and corporate volunteering groups, ensuring alignment with program goals and classroom integrity.

Classroom observation and documentation:
  1. Observe and identify children’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skill development during art sessions, document these insights accurately, and experiment with facilitation techniques that actively enhance SEL growth.
  2. Capture meaningful moments and key insights through field notes, photos (with prior consent), and short videos to highlight creative teaching strategies and student expression.
  3. Curate and maintain a comprehensive repository of effective facilitation techniques, classroom routines, art-integrated activities, and reflective tools to support continuous learning and improvement across the program.


Qualifications & Experience:
  • A graduate degree from a recognized university in the fields of education, arts, child development, or related fields is required. A post-graduation will be considered an added advantage.
  • Must have a minimum of 3-4 years of robust experience in teaching and classroom facilitation ideally in creative learning environments or arts-integrated settings.
  • Prior experience in low-income or underserved school communities will be highly valued.
  • Proven ability to create inclusive, engaging, and safe classroom spaces for children.
  • Strong understanding of child-centered pedagogy, curriculum planning, and experiential learning. Ability to translate educational theory into effective and creative teaching practices.
  • Demonstrated capacity to assess classroom practices, draw insights from qualitative and quantitative data, and use this reflection to adapt and enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate meaningfully with children, school staff, community members, and internal teams. 
  • Deep alignment with Saturday Art Class’s vision of leveraging the arts for educational equity.
  • A strong commitment to working in dynamic, community-based learning environments with patience, integrity, and a learner’s mindset.


Skills and Mindset:
  • Demonstrates a strong grasp of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development in children. 
  • Takes full responsibility for tasks, timelines, and outcomes with minimal supervision.
  • Approaches work with accountability and a proactive attitude, ensuring high-quality execution and follow-through in everything they do.
  • Brings a humble and curious mindset, willing to unlearn, relearn, and evolve continuously. Sees value in pausing, reflecting, and adapting when better methods or insights emerge.
  • Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills with a consistent ability to multitask, prioritize, and independently manage timelines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Hindi)
  • Demonstrates the ability to guide children with intention and meaning.
  • Approach facilitation with empathy, patience, and a deep respect for children’s voices, creating safe and inclusive spaces for expression and growth.
  • Has the ability to grasp new concepts, methods, and tools swiftly and apply them effectively in varied classroom and community contexts.
  • Actively seeks out feedback and uses it as a tool for personal and professional growth. Responds to constructive input with openness, reflection, and visible improvement.

Other Details:

Location: Mumbai, India (Non-negotiable)

Compensation: 4.5-5 LPA (Non-negotiable)

Reporting Manager: Devyani Bhandari [Manager, M&E and R&D]

How to apply: Apply through the link by 20th August 2025. If shortlisted, you will be contacted on the next steps over an email.
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