Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Position Overview

The SME–ECE will design developmentally appropriate, engaging, and research-backed teaching–learning materials (TLMs) for Early Childhood classrooms (Nursery, PP1, PP2). The role requires a strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, structured literacy foundations, numeracy readiness, and multi-sensory pedagogy. Freshers with passion and strong foundational knowledge may also apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum-Aligned Content Development

• Develop activity sheets, workbooks, stories, rhymes, classroom centre activities, and integrated theme-based materials.
• Align all content with NCF 2023 – Foundational Stage, NEP 2020, and school-specific learning outcomes.

2. Pedagogical & Developmental Design

• Design activities that support cognitive, language, socio-emotional, physical, and creative development.
• Integrate play-based, exploration-driven, and hands-on methodologies.
• Build strong foundations in phonological awareness, oracy, pre-literacy, and pre-numeracy skills.

3. Scaffolding & Child-Centric Approach

• Add clear scaffolding: teacher prompts, guided practice, and independent tasks.
• Create engaging resources that foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

4. Quality Checks & Review

• Review content for developmental appropriateness, clarity, and cultural relevance.
• Revise materials based on feedback from academic reviewers and trainers.
• Ensure visuals and layouts are child-friendly and supportive of learning.

5. Collaboration

• Work with designers, editors, academic leads, and trainers.
• Participate in pilot classroom observations and refine content based on insights.
• Maintain consistency across themes, units, and grade levels.

6. Research & Innovation

• Stay updated with global ECE frameworks such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, EYFS, HighScope, and Waldorf.
• Introduce innovative formats for learning centres, circle time, stories, rhymes, and sensory activities.

7. Project Management

• Follow timelines and deliver content on schedule.
• Maintain documentation, version control, and well-organized folders.
• Manage multiple grades, themes, or projects simultaneously.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Quality & developmental appropriateness of ECE content
• Creativity & innovation in play-based learning
• Timely delivery of content
• Positive classroom impact (indirect)
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Adherence to documentation and academic processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or B.Ed. (ECE specialization).
• Experience in ECE content creation or teaching preferred.
• Freshers with strong conceptual clarity, creativity, and passion for ECE are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

• Understanding of early childhood pedagogy (training support provided for freshers).
• Creativity in designing play-based, sensory, and hands-on activities.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to simplify concepts for ages 3–6.
• Visual thinking and child-friendly design sensibility.
• Empathy, patience, and a child-centric mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person