Associate, Assessments

Job Description

Looking for Biology and Commerce Applicants. CENTA®, a 10-year-old education company based in Bangalore, is India's largest platform for teachers and among the top 5 globally. We support teachers end-to-end – assessment and certification, training and career growth, and earning opportunities. Our mission is to make teaching a more aspirational profession and therefore bring about fundamental, sustainable change in the quality of education. A Registered Certification Trademark, CENTA® currently works with 1.6+ million teachers, from 100k+ schools and organisations, 16 State Governments, and 7.5k+ locations across India, rapidly growing, and has a starting international footprint in the Middle East, South East Asia, Africa and the UK. Set up by IIT-IIM alumni with several years of experience in leading global companies, CENTA® has been widely recognised, including by NITI Aayog, United Nations, NUS Singapore and others. The Assessment Content Team at CENTA is a dedicated group of experienced educators and subject matter experts who are committed to enhancing the quality of education in India. Our team works diligently to develop high-quality assessment items that accurately measure a wide range of teacher competencies. We prioritise Validity, Reliability, Fairness and Practicality while designing our assessments. By adhering to these principles, we aim to provide valuable insights into teacher performance and facilitate professional growth. Our assessments are designed not only to identify strengths and weaknesses but also to provide actionable feedback to help teachers improve their practice. Role Overview: As an Assessment Associate, you will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and improving high-- quality assessments to evaluate teacher competencies. This role requires a keen understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment techniques. You will collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to ensure CENTA's assessments align with its mission of improving teaching quality. Roles and Responsibilities: • Assessment Design and Development: o Design and develop teacher assessments based on CENTA Standards. o Create questions and tasks across various difficulty levels and Bloom’s Taxonomy levels. o Ensure alignment with curriculum frameworks and subject-specific pedagogical requirements. • Review and Quality Assurance: o Review assessments for clarity, accuracy, and validity. o Ensure consistency in question format, language, and scoring criteria. o Conduct regular plagiarism checks and revise questions to maintain originality. • Research and Innovation: o Stay updated with global best practices in assessment and teacher evaluation. o Integrate innovative methods into assessment design, including technology-enabled testing. ___________________________________________________________________________ Skills and Qualifications: ● Educational Background: ○ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Biology, Commerce or a related field. ○ Specialization in curriculum design or assessment is a plus. ● Experience: ○ 1–3 years of experience in assessment design, educational content development, or related roles. ○ Experience in teacher training or professional development is an advantage. ● Key Skills: ○ Strong understanding of pedagogy and curriculum frameworks. ○ Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail. ○ Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation. ○ Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively. ○ Familiarity with psychometrics and assessment validation is desirable. To apply, Please fill: https://forms.gle/LE91XhhVTbPUCpfy7