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Role & responsibilities 1.1 Content Development Develop age-appropriate and pedagogically sound content in accordance with CBSE syllabus guidelines. Ensure that the content developed is plagiarism free and all copyright permissions have been sought and received. Ensure alignment with the latest National Education Policy (NEP) recommendations. Integrate interdisciplinary themes, life skills, values and experiential learning approaches. Develop engaging narratives, examples and activities to enhance conceptual understanding. Maintain consistency in tone, language and level of complexity appropriate for each grade. 1.2 Teacher Guide Development Develop structured teacher guides with clear lesson objectives, methodologies, activities and assessments. Provide detailed explanations, classroom strategies and differentiated instruction techniques. Suggest ways to integrate technology, storytelling and hands-on activities. Include continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) strategies, worksheets and remedial measures. 1.3 Content Review and Revision Conduct self and peer reviews to ensure content accuracy, coherence and alignment with learning outcomes. Revise and refine content based on editorial feedback and expert reviews. Ensure cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and adherence to ethical publishing standards. 1.4 Visual and Interactive Elements Provide guidance on illustrations, diagrams, infographics and other visual elements to enhance comprehension. Suggest interactive elements like puzzles, quizzes and hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Suggest digital supporting material like videos and audios. 1.5 Collaboration and Timelines Work closely with instructional designers, illustrators and editors to ensure cohesive content development. Adhere to the project timeline and submit deliverables as per the agreed milestones. Participate in review meetings and incorporate feedback promptly. 2. Deliverables Draft and final versions of textbooks and teacher guides for each Grade (1-5). Create lesson plans, activity sheets and assessment tools. Create guidelines for teachers on effective implementation of content. 3. Qualifications and Experience Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Curriculum Development, or any of the relevant subject areas, such as Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, Physical Education, Environmental Sciences, Soft Skills or Elementary Education focusing on pre-primary stage. Minimum 08 years of experience in curriculum development, textbook writing or educational publishing, preferably for ICSC or CBSE. Strong understanding of pedagogical frameworks, instructional design and child psychology. Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with the relevant Board’s curriculum standards and National Education Policy-2020 guidelines. Experience in developing age-appropriate content, including interactive and activity-based learning materials. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of educators, designers and editors. 4. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property All developed content will be the intellectual property of the commissioning publisher. SMEs are expected to maintain confidentiality and not share any content without prior permission.
