Ekya Schools - Manager - Learning & Development in Bengaluru (Job Vacancy)

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools is a chain of progressive K-12 schools in Bangalore, India. We are committed to provide immersive learning experiences facilitated by passionate educators, to prepare students for a rapidly evolving future. The Ekya Learning Center (ELC) is an in-house academic cell that designs curriculum to neatly dovetail with Ekya's culture, instruction, assessments and professional development. ELC's programs impact learning for 7500 students through nearly 400 educators. Roles & Responsibilities- Lead Ekya Schools in developing specific plans to scale its academic capabilities by Creating Ekya's strategic academic plan. • Researching, designing and driving effective implementation of a rigorous standards-based, choice-based and interdisciplinary curriculum.- Designing professional development modules to orient staff members in Ekya's curricular systems and key pedagogical issues.- Helping teachers to develop instructional strategies and intervention programs that elevate achievement • Setting up a professional growth plan for teachers through mentorship, observation and feedback.- Implementing professional learning approaches including learning clusters and whole-school PD.- Engaging in learning walks at individual schools alongside school leadership - principal, coordinators.- Providing effective and inspiring management to a high-functioning and well-integrated curriculum team.- Developing academic excellence by leading a team to: monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs across grades and learning areas , design learning programs to embody Ekya's Habits of the Mind and Habits of the Heart • Establish a common vision and culture of instructional model, develop and implement curriculum unique to Ekya, establish systems for maintaining and monitoring academic program data, develop and monitor a common, data-driven student level assessment system.Qualifications- At least 5 years of experience in curriculum planning. • Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, and instructional technologies. Including - standards, curriculum mapping and unit planning frameworks.- Proven track record of achieving short- and long-term organizational mission and academic results through the development and implementation of immersive, inquiry-led academic programs.- Ability to work with and coach senior-level staff on curricular changes and implementation.- Knowledge and experience in using Understanding by Design Framework would be a definite plus. • Sensitive to cultural contexts and an ability to design a local yet internationally relevant curriculum. Required Core Competencies include:- Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding communication skills.- Strong work-ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and lead by example.- Fluent in the use of quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision making and strategic direction.Professional Background:- A minimum of a Bachelors; Masters is preferred. • Classroom teaching experience is a plus but not mandatory. (ref:iimjobs.com)