District Coordinator

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a mission-driven nonprofit that aims to make free, high-quality learning available to everyone, everywhere. Millions of learners use the platform each month, and the organization continues to expand its library of lessons and practice content so students can build confidence across subjects such as mathematics, biology, and advanced calculus.

About Khan Academy India

The India team focuses on creating a locally relevant learning experience for students in India, supported by a strong regional presence and ground operations. Its mastery-based model helps learners progress at their own pace before moving to harder topics. The platform has grown from serving under 500,000 learners in 2016 to nearly 10 million monthly learners across websites, apps, and YouTube. Learners include both self-directed users at home and students supported by teachers in schools. The organization is especially focused on underserved communities, expanding access through regional languages and partnerships with large public-school systems. Khan Academy is already available in English, Assamese, Hindi, Hinglish, Odia, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Punjabi.

About the India Schools Team

The Schools Team works to improve learning outcomes in government schools by helping teachers and students use the Khan Academy platform effectively. Through government partnerships, the team has reached 2 million learners in the past year and works with more than 65,000 schools across multiple states. The long-term goal is to scale this impact to over five million learners within five years. The team operates in a lean, collaborative way, building implementation plans, offering support throughout rollout, and enabling peer learning. It also uses feedback, data insights, and efficacy studies to keep improving its approach.

Role Overview

Khan Academy India is hiring District Coordinators for the Odisha team to help implement the programme in government schools across assigned districts. The role involves close collaboration with school management and teachers to ensure the platform is adopted and used effectively. You will report to the Senior Program Lead and play a hands-on role in field execution and support.

What You Will Do

• Support district-level programme rollout and implementation across assigned schools.
• Help run teacher orientations and training sessions, both online and in person.
• Follow up with schools to encourage regular and effective platform usage.
• Monitor progress against targets and highlight implementation gaps.
• Develop and maintain relationships with District Education Officers, headmasters, and teachers.
• Serve as a key coordination contact for school-level stakeholders.
• Assist school management with planning, review, and strengthening of implementation efforts.
• Carry out frequent school visits to support strong on-ground execution.
• Visit assigned schools every week to ensure the programme is being implemented consistently and effectively.
• Observe classroom use of the platform and help teachers integrate it into daily instruction.
• Spot issues in adoption, usage, or understanding and take timely corrective action.
• Build trust with school leaders and teachers to promote ownership and accountability.
• Ensure agreed implementation practices are followed across all schools.
• Collect usage data and school feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Share structured updates and meaningful insights with the central team.
• Identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities that can improve programme performance.
• Maintain organised records of trainings, school visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of important activities.
• Work with internal teams to support programme requirements and resolve field-level issues.
• Take on additional responsibilities needed for successful school implementation.
• Help improve processes using learnings and feedback from the field.

Who Should Apply

This role suits someone with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Experience as an educator or prior work with government schools in Odisha will be an advantage. The candidate should be fluent in both Odia and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with district officials, school leaders, and teachers.
• Comfort handling field implementation challenges and making decisions aligned with programme goals.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across several schools at once.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to turn information from different sources into clear, useful updates.
• Comfort with data analysis, including tracking usage, identifying trends, and drawing insights to improve implementation.
• Ability to use both quantitative data and qualitative feedback to guide action.
• Clear communication skills across audiences and formats, including teachers and government stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments.
• Ownership-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems on the ground.
• Willingness to do hands-on work and support the team as the organisation grows.
• Strong interest in education and improving student learning outcomes.
• Willingness to be based in Nabarangpur or Keonjhar district in Odisha and travel extensively for weekly school visits.

Application Process

Applicants are expected to submit a resume or LinkedIn URL along with responses to the assignment tasks included in the application. Two task-based assignments must be completed as part of the process, and the instructions for both are provided in the application materials.

Equal Opportunity

The organisation states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, or other protected characteristics.