Manager Curriculum Development

The Curriculum Development Manager will be responsible for designing developing and managing educational curricula and materials for our various programs and initiatives. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the educational content is relevant and effective. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in curriculum development instructional design and a passion for creating impactful learning experiences.

Primary Responsibilities included but not limited to :

• Design and develop comprehensive and engaging curricula aligned with State/National educational standards for various educational programs (between 618 years) in alignment with organisation s vision.
  
• Conduct needs assessments to identify educational gaps and requirements ensuring that the curriculum meets the specific needs of the target beneficiaries.
  
• Implement sound instructional design principles and appropriate technology/tools to create effective learning experiences including learning objectives lesson plans activities and assessments.
  
• Provide training and capacity building to fellows volunteers tutors and other staff members on the effective delivery of the curriculum.
  
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to assess the impact of the curriculum on learners outcomes and make necessary adjustments.
  

Preferred Education Qualification / Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education Curriculum Development Instructional Design or a related field.
  
• Classroom experience (through fellowships/other structured channels) would be an advantage
  
• Proven experience ( 3 years) in curriculum development and instructional design
  
• Strong knowledge of educational principles learning theories and pedagogical approaches.
  
• Familiarity with Open Educational Resources (OER) and Creative Commons licensing.
  
• Familiarity with educational standards and frameworks.
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A deep passion for education reform
  
• Expert written and verbal communication skills English (essential) and Tamil (preferred)
  
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools and software for content creation and delivery
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences effectively
  
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Possess the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including government staff external partners and donors
  
• High Emotional maturity
  
• Forwardlooking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
  

Other Information:

• Scope: Full time
  
• Remuneration: Based on candidate s profile
  
• Designation: Assistant Manager/Manager Curriculum Development depending upon the candidates experience
  
• Reporting to: Executive Director
  
• Total openings: 1
  
• Expected Joining Date: Immediate
  
• Location: Chennai
  
• Minimum commitment: Two years