Instructional Designer- Science

Location: Vasanthanagar

Location:

Kalyan Nagar

Role Overview :
We are looking for a  Science Instructional Designer  to lead curriculum design, assessment planning, and instructional design for Senior School Science. The role will own the end-to-end curriculum lifecycle from design and implementation to assessment and evidence analysis and support teachers and coordinators through professional development and instructional resources.

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.
B.Ed./M.Ed. with a Science specialization or relevant Science Education/STEM qualifications may also be considered.
Experience
Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, assessment design, educational content development, publishing, or Science education research.
K–12 teaching or learning-resource development experience is preferred.
Familiarity with CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, IB, Cambridge, competency-based, inquiry-based, and STEM learning approaches.
Experience developing interdisciplinary, project-based, experiential, or laboratory-based learning resources is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Instructional Design
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum using research-based practices.
Develop curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, assessments, laboratory activities, and learning resources aligned with learning outcomes.
Ensure alignment with Board and State curriculum requirements and manage curriculum transitions across grades.
Maintain and update Science content across digital learning platforms.
Stay current with emerging technologies, pedagogies, curriculum frameworks, and best practices in Science education.
Demonstrate subject expertise in at least one Science discipline, with strong knowledge of the broader Science curriculum.
Assessment & Student Learning
Design assessments and analyse data to identify learning gaps, trends, and student progress.
Develop baseline assessments, remediation plans, and tools to measure learning outcomes.
Recommend teaching-learning strategies and interventions to maintain high academic standards.
Design enrichment and STEM-based self-paced learning opportunities.
Teacher Development & Academic Support
Support teachers in planning effective, inquiry-based and experiential learning experiences.
Design and conduct professional development sessions on curriculum, pedagogy, assessments, laboratory practices, and instructional strategies.
Conduct curriculum and pedagogy audits and visit campuses to understand contextual requirements and recommend improvements.
Support new ELC team members in understanding Ekya’s pedagogy, curriculum, and culture.
Science & STEM Programmes
Plan and monitor Science competitions, STEM fairs, exhibitions, Olympiad preparation, innovation programmes, and career-awareness initiatives.
Develop Science engagement programmes for students, teachers, and parents.
Monitor programme implementation and evaluate effectiveness.
Core Competencies
Strong understanding of scientific inquiry, experimental design, data interpretation, critical thinking, and STEM education.
Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
Knowledge of current Science curriculum, pedagogy, assessment practices, and educational technology.
Familiarity with LMS, Google Workspace, digital learning platforms, simulations, virtual laboratories, and AI-enabled learning/content tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet timelines, collaborate effectively, and work independently.
Willingness to travel extensively across CMR K–12 and Ekya campuses.