Robotics Educator

About the Role

EkaLavya is an Ed-Tech startup providing learning outcomes focused curriculum and software solutions. We are looking for passionate educators to inspire students from Grade I to Grade IX through Robotics, Coding, and hands-on project-based learning.

As a Robotics Educator / STEM Innovation Mentor, you will not be a traditional teacher. You will act as a mentor who helps students:

• Build and program robots
• Solve real-world problems through projects
• Think like engineers and innovators
• Develop creativity, teamwork, and presentation skills
• Participate in inter-school Robotics Innovation Challenges

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering Robotics curriculum
• Conducting lab sessions
• Mentoring projects
• Assessing learning outcomes
• Continuously improving the program through school-level feedback to leadership and content team

Selection and Certification Journey

A structured selection process is followed to prioritize student learning outcomes.

Stage 1: Interview and Practical Assessment

• Candidates who successfully clear the interview and practical teaching assessment will receive a conditional offer.

Stage 2: Robotics Faculty Induction and Certification

• Selected candidates must complete a structured induction and certification program (typically 3-7 days in hybrid mode) before independent classroom deployment.
• The certification process includes:
• EkaLavya teaching philosophy and pedagogy
• Robotics curriculum orientation
• Grade-wise learning journey
• Robotics kit handling
• Project execution
• Lab activities
• Classroom management
• Student engagement techniques
• Practice teaching sessions

Stage 3: Classroom Readiness and Final Appointment

• Appointment confirmation will be made based on:
• Technical capability
• Teaching demonstration
• Student-centric classroom approach
• Feedback from internal mentors
• Feedback from school stakeholders
• Performance during live classroom sessions
• Every educator will receive continuous support, mentoring, and need-based training interventions.
• Performance will be reviewed during the initial 1-6 month period through multiple feedback loops.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Fresh graduates passionate about STEM education and willing to undergo intensive training are welcome.
• Final-year students, recent graduates, robotics enthusiasts, makers, tinkerers, and DIY innovators are strongly encouraged to apply.
• If you are willing to learn, build, experiment, and inspire young minds, EkaLavya will help you grow into an exceptional STEM educator.
• You do not need to come with a traditional teaching background.
• Candidate should be able to speak in Telugu.

Requirements & Tech Stack

No specific technologies or tools were explicitly mentioned as a "tech stack" in the raw description, but implied skills include knowledge of Robotics, Coding, and general STEM principles.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Diploma or Graduation in Robotics, Electronics, Computer Science, AI, IoT, Automation or related fields.
• Willingness to learn, build, experiment, and inspire young minds.

Growth and Cross-Functional Opportunities

Based on business requirements, individual aspirations, and skill development opportunities, team members may receive exposure beyond their core role, including:

• Sales support
• Social media
• Content/design support
• Operations
• Marketing initiatives
• Other strategic projects

Compensation and Appointment Approach

Stage 1: Learning, Certification and Classroom Readiness Phase

• Compensation includes:
• ₹1.8 lakh fixed annual component
• Performance-linked incentive of ₹2,000-₹5,000 every month (subject to defined performance parameters and feedback)
• Accommodation will be taken care of
• A daily allowance of Rs.300 per day on all teaching days

Stage 2: Appointment as Independent Robotics Educator

• Compensation will be revised at the appointment stage, depending on experience, performance during training and classroom sessions, demonstrated capability, and stakeholder feedback.