Chemistry Content Lead

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Chemistry Content Lead to spearhead the development of our comprehensive test-prep question banks for high-stakes standardized tests. As our Chemistry Content Lead for this product line, you'll build the foundation for rigorous, pedagogically sound content across AP Chemistry, JEE, and CUET. You'll lead a build and mentor a team of SMEs and establish quality standards that help students internalize key concepts and perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Strategy

• Design and oversee creation of exhaustive question banks for AP Chemistry, JEE, CUET, etc.
• Develop a balanced distribution of questions from foundational recall exercises to rigorous test-level questions
• Establish content frameworks that align with testing blueprints
• Create difficulty taxonomies and tagging systems for adaptive learning pathways
• Ensure questions progressively build conceptual understanding and test-taking confidence

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of junior Chemistry SMEs
• Establish quality assurance protocols and review processes for all Chemistry content
• Provide feedback and mentorship to help SMEs develop expertise in assessment writing
• Conduct regular calibration sessions to ensure consistency in difficulty levels and explanations

Quality & Pedagogical Excellence

• Write exemplar questions that model best practices in assessment design
• Develop detailed solution explanations that reinforce conceptual understanding
• Review and edit all questions for accuracy, clarity, and pedagogical value
• Identify and eliminate bias, ambiguity, and potential confusion in problem statements
• Ensure questions reflect diverse contexts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product and engineering teams to implement content effectively
• Collaborate with other Content Leads to maintain consistent quality across subjects
• Analyze student performance data to identify content gaps and improvement opportunities
• Stay current with changes to test formats, content specifications, and scoring rubrics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemistry, or a related STEM field (Master's preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in Chemistry teaching/content-development at high school or college level preferred
• Experience managing or mentoring educators or content developers preferred
• Exceptional written communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy