SME - Social Science

Location: Bengaluru

JOB DESCRIPTION
Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Social Science
Position
Subject Matter Expert – Social Science
Department
Academics
Reporting To:
Curriculum Head / Principal
Location
Harvest International School
- Sarjapur

Job Summary
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Social Science will be responsible for providing academic and subject expertise in Social Science, supporting curriculum development, ensuring academic quality, and strengthening teaching-learning practices across the school. The role involves working closely with teachers and academic leadership to ensure effective curriculum delivery aligned with CBSE standards and the school's academic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Development & Academic Planning
Develop, review, and update Social Science curriculum, lesson plans, academic resources, and learning materials.
Ensure curriculum alignment with  CBSE guidelines, NCERT frameworks, and school academic objectives .
Support the development of annual academic plans, unit plans, assessments, and enrichment activities.
Review curriculum progression across grades and ensure appropriate learning outcomes.
Identify gaps in curriculum delivery and recommend suitable academic interventions.
2. Subject Matter Expertise
Provide expert guidance to Social Science teachers on subject content, pedagogy, and classroom practices.
Ensure conceptual accuracy and age-appropriate delivery of History, Geography, Civics/Political Science, Economics and related areas.
Stay updated with developments in the subject, curriculum frameworks, educational practices, and relevant academic resources.
Encourage interdisciplinary and real-world connections within Social Science learning.
3. Teacher Support & Mentoring
Mentor and guide Social Science teachers in effective teaching methodologies.
Conduct demonstration classes, model lessons, workshops, and subject-specific training sessions.
Observe classroom practices and provide constructive academic feedback.
Support teachers in addressing learning gaps and improving student engagement.
Facilitate sharing of best practices and innovative teaching strategies among faculty.
4. Assessment & Academic Quality
Develop and review question papers, worksheets, assignments, projects, and assessment resources.
Ensure assessments are aligned with learning outcomes and appropriate cognitive levels.
Analyse student performance and identify areas requiring academic intervention.
Support teachers in developing remedial and enrichment strategies.
Review assessment standards and maintain consistency across grades.
5. Teaching & Learning Resources
Develop high-quality teaching-learning resources, including presentations, worksheets, source-based materials, case studies, projects, maps, timelines, and research activities.
Promote inquiry-based, experiential, and activity-oriented learning.
Integrate technology and appropriate digital resources into Social Science teaching.
Ensure resources encourage critical thinking, research skills, interpretation, analysis, and application.
6. Academic Monitoring
Monitor the implementation of the Social Science curriculum across assigned grades.
Review lesson plans, academic progress, assessments, and student learning outcomes.
Track syllabus completion and support teachers in maintaining academic timelines.
Participate in academic reviews and provide subject-specific inputs to academic leadership.
7. Student Enrichment
Promote subject-related activities such as debates, discussions, quizzes, exhibitions, model-making, research projects, field studies, and presentations.
Encourage students to develop critical thinking, communication, research, and analytical skills.
Support participation in inter-school competitions, academic events, and subject-related initiatives.
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