Academic Content Developer – Curriculum-Aligned Materials

The Elite Job; Chennai; Híbrido; INR 300.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Elite Job is seeking an Academic Content Developer – Curriculum-Aligned Materials to craft high-quality educational resources. You will develop curriculum-aligned materials, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and study guides tailored to various levels and learning needs.

You'll collaborate with educators and subject experts to ensure accuracy, inclusivity, and engaging content, while maintaining rigorous standards and meeting deadlines.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Education or English or related field preferred.
• Strong written communication, grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction.
• Knowledge of curriculum structures, learning objectives, and assessment methods.
• Ability to develop clear, organized, engaging content for diverse learners.
• Strong research skills and ability to evaluate information from reliable sources.
• Attention to detail, proofreading, and factual accuracy.
• Familiarity with lesson planning, worksheets, quizzes, and assessment development.
• Ability to adapt writing for target student groups.

Responsabilidades

• Develop curriculum-aligned content and lesson plans.
• Create worksheets, revision notes, study guides, and handouts.
• Design quizzes, assignments, and assessment materials.
• Conduct research using reliable sources for accuracy.
• Review and edit content for clarity and correctness.
• Collaborate with educators and editors to improve resources.
• Develop digital learning resources for online platforms.
• Follow editorial guidelines and maintain quality standards.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Research skills

Editing ability

Communication skills

Adapt writing style

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Education/English

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Slides

Spreadsheets

Descripción del empleo

1. Job Summary

The Elite Job is seeking a skilled, creative, and detail-oriented Academic Content Developer – Curriculum-Aligned Materials to create high-quality educational resources that support effective teaching and meaningful student learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing curriculum-aligned learning materials, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, study guides, instructional activities, and supplementary academic resources tailored to different educational levels and learning needs.

This role is ideal for educators, academic writers, subject-matter experts, instructional designers, and fresh graduates with a strong interest in educational content development. The candidate should have a solid understanding of curriculum frameworks, learning objectives, age-appropriate instruction, and assessment methodologies.

The Academic Content Developer will collaborate with teachers, curriculum specialists, editors, and other educational professionals to ensure that all materials meet established academic standards, are factually accurate, and promote student engagement. The role requires excellent writing skills, research abilities, subject knowledge, and a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible, and learner-centered educational content.

Candidates should be passionate about education and motivated to make complex concepts easier to understand through clear explanations, practical examples, structured activities, and engaging learning experiences.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Develop Curriculum-Aligned Content: Create educational materials that align with prescribed curricula, syllabus requirements, learning standards, and academic objectives.


• Prepare Lesson Plans: Design structured lesson plans that outline learning objectives, teaching strategies, classroom activities, instructional resources, and expected learning outcomes.


• Create Learning Materials: Develop worksheets, practice exercises, revision notes, study guides, presentations, educational handouts, and supplementary reading materials.


• Design Assessments: Prepare quizzes, assignments, question banks, mock tests, and evaluation activities that measure students understanding and academic progress.


• Conduct Academic Research: Research educational topics using reliable sources to ensure that all learning materials are accurate, relevant, current, and appropriate for the intended audience.


• Simplify Complex Concepts: Present difficult academic concepts in clear, accessible language using examples, illustrations, step-by-step explanations, and practical applications.


• Follow Curriculum Standards: Review curriculum documents, subject specifications, and learning frameworks to ensure consistency with prescribed academic requirements.


• Support Different Learning Levels: Adapt content to suit different age groups, educational stages, learning abilities, and levels of subject knowledge.


• Collaborate with Educators: Work closely with teachers, subject experts, academic coordinators, and instructional designers to identify content requirements and improve learning resources.


• Review and Edit Content: Proofread educational materials for grammar, spelling, clarity, consistency, factual accuracy, and appropriate academic terminology.


• Incorporate Feedback: Revise content based on feedback from educators, reviewers, curriculum specialists, and other relevant stakeholders.


• Maintain Content Quality: Follow established editorial guidelines, formatting standards, content templates, and quality assurance procedures.


• Develop Digital Learning Resources: Create content suitable for online learning platforms, digital classrooms, educational websites, and learning management systems.


• Promote Inclusive Learning: Ensure that educational materials use inclusive language and provide clear instructions for learners with different educational backgrounds and learning needs.


• Maintain Content Documentation: Organize lesson plans, learning objectives, reference materials, assessment documents, and revision histories systematically.


• Meet Project Deadlines: Manage multiple content development assignments efficiently while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and high editorial standards.


• Follow Academic Integrity Standards: Ensure originality, proper attribution of sources, responsible use of educational technology, and compliance with copyright requirements.

3. Required Skills and Qualifications

A bachelors degree in Education, English, a relevant subject area, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a related discipline is preferred.

Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.

Good knowledge of curriculum structures, syllabus requirements, academic learning objectives, and assessment methods.

Ability to develop clear, organized, engaging, and educationally appropriate content.

Strong research skills and the ability to evaluate information from reliable academic sources.

Excellent attention to detail, proofreading ability, and commitment to factual accuracy.

Familiarity with lesson planning, instructional strategies, worksheets, quizzes, and assessment development.

Ability to adjust writing style, vocabulary, and complexity according to the target student group.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, and spreadsheets.

Familiarity with online learning platforms, digital educational resources, or learning management systems is an advantage.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments within agreed timelines.

Ability to accept feedback, revise content, and collaborate effectively with a team.

Commitment to academic integrity, originality, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Candidates with relevant teaching, tutoring, academic writing, educational publishing, or subject matter expertise are encouraged to apply.

4. Experience

Candidates with different levels of professional experience may be considered, depending on the requirements of the position.

Freshers: Recent graduates with strong writing skills, good subject knowledge, and an interest in education may apply for entry‑level opportunities. Candidates should be willing to learn curriculum development methods and follow editorial guidelines.

Experienced Candidates: Applicants with 1-5 years of experience in teaching, academic content writing, curriculum development, educational publishing, assessment creation, or instructional design will have an advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• Developing curriculum-based lesson plans and educational resources.


• Creating worksheets, question papers, assignments, and student practice materials.


• Working with school curricula, educational boards, academic standards, or subject-specific syllabi.


• Reviewing and editing academic content for accuracy and readability.


• Creating digital learning resources for online education platforms.


• Collaborating with teachers, editors, or academic teams on educational projects.

A portfolio containing sample lesson plans, worksheets, educational articles, or other curriculum-aligned materials may be requested during the selection process.

5. Working Hours

The working schedule will depend on the employment arrangement, project requirements, and organizational needs.

Full-Time: Generally 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Part-Time: Flexible schedules based on assigned projects and mutually agreed working hours.

Remote Work: Eligible candidates may work remote, subject to the specific position and company requirements.

Flexible Scheduling: Some project-based assignments may allow candidates to organize their working hours around agreed deadlines.

Project Deadlines: Candidates must complete assigned tasks within the established timelines and attend scheduled meetings or review sessions when required.

Applicants should confirm the applicable work schedule, time zone requirements, employment terms, and availability expectations during the recruitment process.

6. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Academic and Curriculum Knowledge

Understanding of curriculum frameworks, syllabus structures, educational standards, and learning outcomes.

Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods and student-centered learning approaches.

Ability to translate curriculum requirements into structured learning activities and instructional materials.

Familiarity with formative and summative assessments and different question formats.

Content Writing and Editing

Ability to communicate academic information clearly, accurately, and logically.

Strong proofreading, editing, and content organization skills.

Ability to create original content appropriate to the subject, academic level, and intended audience.

Understanding of citation practices, copyright compliance, and plagiarism prevention.

Research and Analytical Skills

Ability to identify reliable educational references and verify information before publication.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Capacity to identify gaps in existing learning materials and recommend improvements.

Ability to evaluate content against learning objectives and assessment criteria.

Digital and Technical Skills

Working knowledge of document creation and presentation tools.

Ability to format academic materials consistently and professionally.

Familiarity with digital content management systems and online learning environments is beneficial.

Willingness to learn new educational technologies and approved AI-assisted content tools while independently verifying accuracy and originality.

Professional Abilities

Strong