Instructional Designer- Science

Location: Kalyan Nagar Role Overview: We are looking for a Science Instructional Designer to lead curriculum design, assessment planning, and instructional design for Senior School Science. The role will own the end-to-end curriculum lifecycle from design and implementation to assessment and evidence analysis and support teachers and coordinators through professional development and instructional resources. Educational Qualifications - B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines. - B.Ed./M.Ed. with a Science specialization or relevant Science Education/STEM qualifications may also be considered. Experience - Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, assessment design, educational content development, publishing, or Science education research. - K–12 teaching or learning-resource development experience is preferred. - Familiarity with CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, IB, Cambridge, competency-based, inquiry-based, and STEM learning approaches. - Experience developing interdisciplinary, project-based, experiential, or laboratory-based learning resources is an advantage. Key Responsibilities Curriculum & Instructional Design - Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum using research-based practices. - Develop curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, assessments, laboratory activities, and learning resources aligned with learning outcomes. - Ensure alignment with Board and State curriculum requirements and manage curriculum transitions across grades. - Maintain and update Science content across digital learning platforms. - Stay current with emerging technologies, pedagogies, curriculum frameworks, and best practices in Science education. - Demonstrate subject expertise in at least one Science discipline, with strong knowledge of the broader Science curriculum. Assessment & Student Learning - Design assessments and analyse data to identify learning gaps, trends, and student progress. - Develop baseline assessments, remediation plans, and tools to measure learning outcomes. - Recommend teaching-learning strategies and interventions to maintain high academic standards. - Design enrichment and STEM-based self-paced learning opportunities. Teacher Development & Academic Support - Support teachers in planning effective, inquiry-based and experiential learning experiences. - Design and conduct professional development sessions on curriculum, pedagogy, assessments, laboratory practices, and instructional strategies. - Conduct curriculum and pedagogy audits and visit campuses to understand contextual requirements and recommend improvements. - Support new ELC team members in understanding Ekya’s pedagogy, curriculum, and culture. Science & STEM Programmes - Plan and monitor Science competitions, STEM fairs, exhibitions, Olympiad preparation, innovation programmes, and career-awareness initiatives. - Develop Science engagement programmes for students, teachers, and parents. - Monitor programme implementation and evaluate effectiveness. Core Competencies - Strong understanding of scientific inquiry, experimental design, data interpretation, critical thinking, and STEM education. - Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills. - Knowledge of current Science curriculum, pedagogy, assessment practices, and educational technology. - Familiarity with LMS, Google Workspace, digital learning platforms, simulations, virtual laboratories, and AI-enabled learning/content tools. - Ability to manage multiple projects, meet timelines, collaborate effectively, and work independently. - Willingness to travel extensively across CMR K–12 and Ekya campuses.