ECCE Language Experts

Rocket Learning; Shillong; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ed-tech non-profit is seeking ECCE Language Experts in Shillong, Meghalaya. The role involves translating educational content into local languages (Khasi, Garo, Jaintia) to ensure cultural relevance and support training for local staff. Candidates should have a degree in education or related fields, 1-3 years of experience, and fluency in the respective language. This is an opportunity to impact early childhood education across multiple districts in Meghalaya.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in ECE, Education, Child Development, or related fields.
• Fluency in Khasi / Garo / Jaintia and working proficiency in English.
• 1-3 years of experience in ECCE curriculum development or related roles.
• Familiarity with local culture and early learning practices in Meghalaya.
• Comfort working with digital tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in training settings.
• Willingness to travel to districts for user testing and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Translate and adapt educational scripts into Khasi / Garo / Jaintia.
• Collaborate with content experts for video content support.
• Participate in user testing of content with Anganwadi workers.
• Support training of field staff for accurate delivery of content.
• Provide ongoing feedback for content delivery improvement.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the content team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Fluency in Khasi

Strong communication skills

Experience in ECCE curriculum development

Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Education

Degree or certification in ECE, Education, or related fields

Job description

ECCE Language Experts Meghalaya Location: Shillong, Meghalaya | Regular travel across districts

Type: 2-year contract

Expected Start Date: June 2025

Number of Positions: 3 (one each for Khasi, Garo and Jaintia)

About Rocket Learning

Rocket Learning is one of India’s fastest-growing ed-tech non-profits, transforming early childhood education and community engagement. Partnering with the central and multiple state governments, we currently impact over 5 million children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India’s education system.

About the Role

In partnership with the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission (MECDM), Rocket Learning is expanding its programs across all districts of the state. As part of this initiative, we are hiring 3 ECCE Language Experts, one each fluent in Khasi, Garo and Jaintia, to support content localization, training, and user feedback integration. As an ECCE Language Expert, you will support the development and contextualization of early learning content in your assigned local language. You will play a key role in ensuring that Rocket Learning’s video-based and activity-based content is culturally relevant, pedagogically sound and easy to understand for Anganwadi workers and caregivers in your community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Translate and adapt educational scripts and materials into Khasi / Garo / Jaintia, ensuring cultural and linguistic relevance
2. Collaborate with content experts and media producers to support scripting, dubbing and reviewing video content
3. Participate in user testing of content with Anganwadi workers; integrate feedback into content improvement
4. Support in the training of field staff (District Coordinators etc.) to ensure accurate delivery and usage of the localized content
5. Ensure all content aligns with MECDM’s ECCE priorities and national ECCE frameworks
6. Provide ongoing feedback to the content team for continuous improvement of content delivery and training practices

Required Qualifications

1. Degree or certification in ECE, Education, Child Development, or related fields
2. Fluency in Khasi / Garo / Jaintia (depending on position) and working proficiency in English
3. 1-3 years of experience in ECCE curriculum development, teacher training, teaching or related education roles
4. Familiarity with local culture and early learning practices in Meghalaya
5. Comfort working with digital tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in training settings
7. Willingness to travel to districts for user testing and training sessions