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About Us
We are a start up, with a team of believers who want to reshape the world through education. We go by the name EduGuild and our vision is to improve the world through the synergy of visionary mentors and great minds. We strongly believe that great teachers have the power to change the world for the better.
At EduGuild, we aim to make learning more meaningful and impactful for people. Education for us goes beyond textbooks. We focus on building confidence, character and real-world skills that prepare students for life.
We are on a journey to find a passionate Soft Skills Trainer who believes that education is about transformation. This role is not just about conducting sessions, it is about shaping confidence, unlocking potential and preparing students to step into the professional world with clarity and courage.
If you are someone who genuinely cares about student growth, values human connection and sees teaching as a responsibility to shape futures, then this journey might be meant for you. Keep reading, you might be a good fit.
Job Summary
This is a demanding, impact-driven role that requires strong communication, empathy, ownership and initiative. This is not a passive teaching position. We expect our trainers to actively mentor, guide and inspire students to grow beyond their limitations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct engaging and interactive sessions on communication skills, confidence building, resume writing, interview preparation and professional etiquette.
- Teach body language, presentation skills, teamwork and workplace professionalism through experiential and activity-based learning methods.
- Provide one-on-one mentoring to help students identify strengths, overcome limitations and build self-belief.
- Collaborate closely with the academic and placement teams to align soft skill training with employability outcomes.
- Continuously assess student progress and adapt training methods to suit diverse learning needs.
- Create a psychologically safe, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and growing.
- Take ownership of student transformation and proactively suggest improvements in training methods, curriculum and delivery.
- Stay updated with industry expectations and evolving workplace trends to ensure training remains relevant and impactful.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, English, Communication, HR or a related field.
- Prior experience in training, teaching, mentoring or counseling is preferred. (Even if you do not have extensive experience but possess strong passion and natural training ability, we encourage you to apply.)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to engage, inspire and manage a classroom effectively.
- Self-driven, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Our Culture
- Listen to Understand: We listen with intent, not to reply but to truly understand people, ideas and perspectives before acting. All arguments and debates are welcome, it just needs to be fruitful.
- Challenge the Status Quo (Break Stereotypes): We question existing ways of thinking and are not afraid to try better, smarter approaches even if it means unlearning old beliefs. We want you to question things too.
- Knowledge Sharing: We believe knowledge grows when it is shared. Teaching, mentoring and learning from each other are part of our everyday culture.
- Thirst for Knowledge: We stay curious and continuously learn to improve ourselves, our work and the impact we create.
- Pursue Excellence Over Perfection: We focus on doing meaningful, high-quality work rather than waiting for things to be perfect. Progress matters more than perfection.
- We > I: The core of our team is trust and collaboration. We believe collaboration leads to stronger outcomes.
- Impossible: We treat “impossible” as a challenge, not a limitation and push boundaries to achieve what others think cannot be done. Everyone one in our team believes that I AM POSSIBLE.
- Research, Collaborate, Innovate, Evolve: We rely on research and teamwork to innovate continuously and adapt as we grow and learn.
- Skill > Certificate: We value real ability, effort and impact more than titles or degrees.
What We Offer:
- A rare opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering startup and its talent strategy.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, with the understanding that initial salary may be modest. As the company scales and succeeds, we are committed to ensuring fair and substantial appraisals to ensure our team members are rewarded for their contributions.
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth.
If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you! We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups (women, minorities, LGBTQI+, PwDs).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How do you keep your sessions engaging for learners with short attention spans or different learning speeds?
- If your learners are struggling emotionally or mentally due to language barriers, how do you support them?
- Can you give an example of a creative activity you’ve used to teach vocabulary or pronunciation?
Work Location: In person
