Subject Matter Expert / Content Developer (English-k12&K-5)

The Content Developer (Full time) will work within the VI-XII Academic English team and will have day-to-day responsibility for content development, ensuring in the process that all material is of an appropriate quality and fully aligned to the vision of the organisation.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Work on digital projects meant to cater to primarily the VI-XII segment; sometimes expected to contribute to K-5
• Conduct research and analysis on learners and contexts vis-à-vis the requirements
• Work with subject matter experts to identify learning / training needs and ensure content generation / review to the scope of work and Extramarks’ standards
• Take up tasks like reviewing, developing content, proof reading, creating illustration briefs, checking content for plagiarism, and researching content
• State instructional end goals and create content that matches them ensuring teaching-learning methodologies are translated into practice
• Create / review / edit storyboards & scripts, engaging learning / practice activities, assignments, assessments, and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to create content for digital use – digital media, visualise instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product
• Maintain clean project documentation through the course of work

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience of working with a range of digital educational / academic projects for grades VI-XII, and managing multi-component projects
• Previous experience with content development for digital courses for grades VI-XII is a must
• Experience working as an instructional designer / teacher for grades K-XII will be an advantage
• Experience working as a teacher for any grades in an international school will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of the subject of academic specialisation
• Thorough understanding of CBSE, ICSE curricula and NEP
• Impeccable language skills
• Thorough understanding of grammar, pronunciation and phonics
• Well-versed in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Understanding of teaching-learning methodologies / theories in practice
• Ability to develop content, especially storyboards
• Sound ideation / visualisation skills
• Ability to write effective instructional text, audio scripts / video scripts
• Attention to detail, quality control, and an ability to engage with content at the highest level
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow processes closely
• Time Management – scheduling and planning work; managing time competently
• Ability to meticulously manage data for self
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and thrive in dynamic environments
• Open and responsive to constructive feedback; must continuously strive for improvement
• Must maintain a proactive and collaborative mindset, contributing to a supportive team culture