Assistant Curriculum Manager:
The Assistant Curriculum Manager is responsible for the curriculum design, training, and assessment of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based programs at USF.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum:
- STEM curriculum development and improvement.
- Preparing and developing material for the implementation of the curriculum.
- Implementing newly developed or updated curricula to ensure the desired outcomes could be obtained.
- To understand our STEM curriculum – check out our YouTube channel.
Training:
- Conducting and supporting fellow training sessions (fellows are local youth who implement the program at USF).
- Identifying the knowledge or training gap and taking appropriate measures to ensure the success of the training and overall program.
- Providing appropriate training that is tailored to the individual trainee’s requirement.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing training programs and making improvements based on feedback.
- Ensuring the documents are created and updated timely as required for the impactful implementation of the training.
Assessments:
- Ensuring the assessments are conducted regularly.
- Improving and upgrading the assessing practice according to the need of the organization.
- Training and supporting team for assessments.
- Generating assessment reports.
Additionally,
- Preparing training, curriculum and assessments budget.
- Regularly visiting classroom sessions conducted by fellows for observation and making changes in training, curriculum or assessment depending on observations.
COMPETENCIES:
- Instructional design: The ability to design and develop effective curriculum, training materials, and assessments for project based learning.
- Training delivery: The ability to facilitate training sessions in-person or virtually.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- Assessment and evaluation: The ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs, collect feedback, and use data to make improvements.
- Leadership: The ability to lead a team of trainers and support staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure the success of training programs.
SKILLS:
- MS Office.
- Strong Science/ Maths concepts.
- Languages: English/ Hindi (Marathi is preferable).
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- A relevant experience in the STEM education space of at least 3 years is preferred with an overall curriculum management experience of 2+ years.
- An understanding of how children from rural areas learn is preferable.
- Educational qualification: Science/ Engineering background is preferable.
ROLE DETAILS:
- Joining: Immediate
- Type: Full time role (3 days/ week out of field office; rest work from home)
- Work hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm (2nd and 4th Saturdays off)
- Salary: 5 - 8 Lakhs per year (based on relevant experience)
- Field Office Location - Vaholi village, About 40 minutes from Kalyan station, Thane, MH
- Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Npn1decCwNvAzBvM8
Application Link: https://forms.gle/GsF9osFcKX2jQ66q9
About USF:
Universe Simplified Foundation (USF) is a Mumbai based non-profit working to make inquiry-driven, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education accessible to all. For more information, you may watch a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwNnCRS5yKc.