Director - Academics - EdTech

We are hiring for the profile of Academics Director- Science & Maths with a leading Edtech in India :

Responsibilities :

- Lead innovation and strategic blueprint for the academic solution to deliver on the long term mission of the organization.

- Build capability within the curriculum team by bringing global best practices in pedagogy and design and building subject matter expertise.

- Lead a deep understanding of teacher and student context in affordable schools to create a relevant and meaningful academic solution.

- Collaborate with Technology to create innovative academic solutions that leverage technology in the classroom & at home.

- Work collaboratively with the Curriculum Development Directors to create content i.e. write lesson plans, develop/curate audio/visual resources and develop student resource books & assessments.

Requirements :

- Proven working experience in child education development and innovation in for-profit / not-for-profit enterprises.

- Proven working experience in designing and creating learning solutions.

- Proven experience in the usage of technology in education.

- Excellent leadership and analytical skills.

- Deep subject matter understanding and pedagogy of Mathematics and Science

Qualifications :

- Masters/Ph.D. in Education or related subjects from a top global Institute.

- Relevant undergrad degree with subject expertise (Hindi/Computer Science)

- At least 10+ years of work experience in child pedagogy and curriculum design.

- Research contributions to child learning pedagogy preferred

Skills and attributes :

- Leadership skills to hire, coach and work with a team

- Possesses honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, and team skills

- Is culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment

- Strong problem solving and communication abilities; is organized and efficient

- Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things

- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-paced work environment

Location : Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad