Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)

Position Overview:

SME

such as the Certiport ESB exam

An ideal candidate should possess expertise in the following areas: Foundational Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership, Knowledge and Skills of a Successful Entrepreneur, Business Opportunities, Elements of a Business Plan, Intellectual Property Concepts, Spending and Economic Effects on Price, Sales Channel Strategies, Production Process, Supply Chain, Distribution Channels, Financial Statements, Income Sheets, Selling Price of a Product or Service, Fixed and Variable Costs, Cash Flow, ROI of a Product or Service, Start-up Costs, Operating Budget, Funding Options

Key Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Write clear, accurate, and engaging lesson content aligned to industry standards and learning objectives.
• Ensure technical accuracy and up-to-date practices in solar energy and workplace safety.

Instructional Design and Development:

• Write and design engaging course materials that translate technical concepts into accessible language for learners.
• Incorporate examples, activities, and checks for understanding.
• Develop lessons in the client’s learning management platform.

Collaboration and Feedback:

• Collaborate with other instructional designers, the client’s educators, and stakeholders to ensure the course is relevant and impactful.
• Revise content based on feedback from the team.
• Work as a productive team member of a part of the global, cross-functional team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Familiarity with CTE (Career and Technical Education) frameworks and standards.
• Experience in technical writing or curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely for educational purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, Economics).
• ESB Certification or other entrepreneurship credentials (e.g., NFTE, MBA, Small Business certifications).

Preferred:

• Experience working within the K-12 education sector, particularly in curriculum design and development, or content review.
• Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring in entrepreneurship education or small business consulting.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills to bridge research with practice.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities for diverse educational audiences.
• Creative problem-solving and instructional innovation.
• Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.