Ekya Schools - Curriculum Designer - Computer Science (Job Vacancy)

Curriculum Designer • Computer Science Qualifications:- B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / BS Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.Sc Computer Science- Past experience in a coding related field and/or developing computer science curriculum is preferred.Primary Responsibilities:- Promote the development of the Computer Science Program using sound research-based practices- Ensure that learning essential skills are the core focus of the program • Be a Subject knowledge expert in Computer Science.- Research, read, comprehend, identify, curate and communicate information related to technologies, curricular frameworks, pedagogies specific to Computer Science program.- Research Board and State-specific updates and implement the required changes to the curriculum.- Develop curriculum, assessments and learning resources that are aligned with learning outcomes for specified grades.- Manage curriculum transitions between applicable blocks. Block transitions include Pre-primary to Primary, Primary to Middle, Middle to Senior and Senior to Senior Secondary.- Manage and update content on tech platforms for allotted grades.- Design assessments and monitor and evaluate assessment data to identify trends in pupil performance and issues for development.- Develop instruments to measure learning and evidence the positive impact of introduced changes.- Identify student progress levels throughout the schools and ensure teaching & learning strategies and resources are in place to consistently meet high levels.- Support teachers with suitable professional development and teaching & learning resources • Sustain a growth mindset - be open to accepting feedback and incorporating suggestions.- Support teachers in planning appropriate strategies to achieve this.- Conduct periodic audits in all schools for pedagogy, rigour and student learning.- Visit all the campuses and learning spaces to understand context-specific needs and make a responsive curriculum.- Provide direction in raising the standards of student attainment & achievement within units.- Plan, design and monitor implementation initiatives under the purview of the Computer Science Program- Remediation and student support- Build baseline assessments- Analyze results of baseline assessments- Share plan of action for remediation across campuses Self Paced Courses:- Build a variety of technology and STEM courses to be implemented during the academic year- Monitor the implementation and progress Interschool and Intraschool events:- Organize Hackathons across campuses and within each campus- Organize events for stakeholders to increase the awareness of Computational thinking and Computer Science practices at Ekya- Organize Coding week / Hour of Code weekProfessional Development:- Design and conduct workshops and teacher training modules for ongoing professional development. This will include new tech platforms and programming languages that are part of the core curriculum.- Participate in Board specific workshops (if applicable) to keep the schools updated about upcoming changes.- Attend, identify and coordinate workshops that would upskill self in the field of Curriculum Development and emerging technologies such as ML, AI, Data Sciences and so on.- Review/Attend new teacher demos and review candidate learning plans.- Orient new members of the ELC team on our culture, pedagogy and ethos as required.Team Responsibilities:- Be a team player at all times.- Manage the tasks allotted to you and ensure that deadlines are met.- Support the ELC Manager/Associate Managers in any other daily tasks that might be required of you as a member of the ELC team.- Report to the ELC manager every week with task progress.Required Core Competencies: • Fluency in Python, Java, Scratch, code.org- Knowledge in animation, image editing, robotics- Knowledge about developments in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments • Keen understanding of the Indian and Global education scenario and key issues in education- Perseverance, patience, and good negotiation skills for working with various partners- Ability to be iterative in the face of uncertainty and difficult situations- 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, and lead by example- Familiarity with technology platforms viz. Google Workspace,Learning Management Systems,online educational tools- Willingness to travel extensively, across all CMR K-12 and Ekya campuses (ref:iimjobs.com)