Welcome to the SEF Careers Desk

Simple Education Foundation (SEF) is a not-for-profit organization based in Delhi. We’re a diverse group of educators, engineers, teachers, economists and storytellers, who share a common vision of quality education for all children in India. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this vision come true in our lifetime.

We believe that every child deserves an excellent education irrespective of where they are born, that their socioeconomic status does not determine who they want to be and who they can be. At SEF, our vision is to empower children to build a better tomorrow and we believe that this will happen when our public education system is fixed and it has the ability to provide all children with equal opportunities.

Our mission is to reinvent 50000 government schools as centres of high-quality learning for all children by 2030. And we intend to do that by building high-quality and sustainable government school transformation programs that work at the intersection of parents, teachers and principals.

We take pride in how each one in the team has imbibed and embraced the core values of SEF. We are Great Place to Work certified organisation. Our culture fosters continuous learning and growth, well-being and collaborations.

"I can proudly say that SEF is not only a great place to work, but also a safe space to work. As a queer individual, I have been able to express my needs to the organization and have felt heard. We work as a family, where we not only help each other but also allow each other to achieve better through support and assurance. I feel like I am a part of an ecosystem that facilitates growth.."-Pranav Arwari, Manager

"Our culture is outstanding and impressive. It gives every employee a chance to learn and grow not in professional but also in personal life."- Ganesh Singh Bafila, Community Engagement Assistant

"For me, SEF is a collaborative and safe place to work. Everyone is very supportive and wellbeing is a priority."- Jyotirmaya Senapati, Assistant School Leader

Sense of Possibility

At SEF, we are working towards an ambitious vision. Each of us owns this journey. We believe that our mission and vision is achievable and that our team can achieve within the given time period. We trust the actions of our team members and assume best intentions at all time. We ensure that we try everything till we achieve the vision. We do not give up and we work with complete faith in our work.

Excellence

At SEF, the work we do is very important and urgent, which leaves us with little or no scope for mistake. Our work impacts students, teachers, parents, the system and our very own team, in order to ensure that all of are on the path to success, we ensure that we are excellent in whatever we do. We continuously learn, seek feedback, implement changes and pursue excellence in our work. Excellence is non-negotiable at SEF and the entire team pursues excellence through their work every day.

Family

A journey is comforting and fun when travelled with friends and family! In our SEF family, we want to create happy, joyful and fun memories as we work towards an ambitious vision. We are in the pursuit of building a family which express their creative ideas and fears, highs and lows, have each others back and challenge each other, works hard and has fun alike. We leverage the wide diversity and expertise of people across teams that exist within the SEF family while communicating honestly, seeking to understand and giving each other the benefit of doubt. The family does all of it to meet the vision of SEF and the achievement of that is the primary mission.

To live in harmony in this ever-changing world, we believe our children will continuously learn, reflect and grow into self-aware individuals who act with alignment in head, heart, hand, and soul in service of all beings.

For all external candidates, the recruitment process will consist of 4 rounds starting with the application process here. You will progress to the next round only if you meet all the necessary requirements.

Round 1 | Application Form (June 15 - June 26)
- This round is for us to get to know you a little bit and check for preliminary fit with the role that you have applied for. Please make sure you put your best foot forward with your resume and cover letter

Round 2 | Written Pre Work (June 28 - July 8)
- This round enables us to understand your mastery over the skills required in the role you have applied to. We appreciate a well researched and evidence-backed pre-work that clearly shows your efforts and interest in the role

Round 3 and Round 4 | Interviews with the Team (July 9 - July 25)
- The last 2 rounds are for interviews with the SEF Team. Please make sure you have a strong internet connection along with a device where you will be able to switch on the camera. We do understand that this might be a challenge for some, so please reach out to us in that case and do not let this stop you from applying.

Decisions for Round 2 and Round 3 will be shared with you within 7 working days. Decisions for Round 1 and Round 4 will take some time and we will keep you informed about the same.

If you have any queries or concerns then do not hesitate to reach out to us on [joinus@simpleeducationfoundation.org]

Is SEF an equal opportunity employer?
SEF is an equal opportunity employer, there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, colour, disability, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation. We recruit on the basis of skills, potential and fit with the culture at SEF. We have a diverse team with people from all sections of the society working together as a family.

How much does SEF pay?
The compensation ranges are mentioned in the job descriptions and the decision to place a successful candidate on the compensation bracket is taken on the basis of their scores across the 4 recruitment rounds.

Will I get feedback on my application in case I do not make it to the next round?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to give individual feedback at this moment due to a large number of applications and a very small team managing the recruitment process along with other roles.

Will it be possible to talk to someone at SEF about the role I am applying to?
Please reach out to the team members directly if you know them or write to us at [joinus@simpleeducationfoundation.org] and we will be happy to make an introduction.

Does SEF cover costs for my medical insurance?
SEF will reimburse you for your medical insurance up to a certain limit as ascertained by the organisation from time to time.

Will provident fund and income tax be deducted from my salary?
All full-time employees will have provident fund and income tax deducted from their salaries as per government regulations.

Where will I work from?
SEF has 2 primary locations of work at this moment - Delhi and Gular (Uttarakhand). We recognise that the pandemic has caused a big stir in the way we work. However, at SEF our work is directly with children, public school educators and parents. And hence while our teams continue to work mostly from home, all program teams also visit school sites and communities from time to time. It will hence be preferred that you are based out of Delhi for all roles based in Delhi.
For the roles in Pathshala Gular, you will have to relocate to Gular at the earliest and work out of our space there. The space is a shared space and also accommodates the learning centre at this moment (due to the pandemic). This space has all the basic arrangements for living and is provided by our funding partners in that area, while you do not have to pay any rent for this accommodation, all utility bills and costs are shared by the members of the team and SEF does not offer any kind of financial assistance in this case. You are also free to live in a different place of your choice, in which case again SEF will not offer any additional financial assistance.

Am I reimbursed for my travel and other expenses?
Your first trip from your place of current residence to Delhi or Gular will be reimbursed by SEF as per our travel policies. But your daily travel expenses will not be reimbursed by SEF, they are a component of your salary. You will however be reimbursed for internet, telephone and stationery as per SEF's reimbursement policy.