Educational Specialist - Science

Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an Education Specialist based in Bengaluru, India. This role involves developing curriculum-aligned assessments for Science and ensuring quality and accuracy in educational content. The ideal candidate needs a Master's in Physics or Chemistry and strong knowledge in scientific subjects.

In this position, you'll analyze data to identify learning trends and participate in the continuous improvement of assessment platforms while managing project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• BA/MA in Science or Educational Research required.
• 0-2 years experience in education or assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum-aligned assessment items for Science.
• Create and quality-check assessment content.
• Analyze assessment performance data for trends.
• Coordinate with the field team on assessment needs.
• Stay updated on curriculum changes and standards.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Strong attention to detail and quality focus

Ability to manage tight timelines

Proficiency in data analytics

Education

Masters degree in Physics/Chemistry

Job description

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 05/28/2026

The Education Specialist plays a crucial role within the CARES (Comprehensive Assessment Reporting and Evaluation for Schools) team at Educational Initiatives. Working alongside content developers, software engineers, and product experts, the Education Specialist develops curriculum-aligned assessments that measure student learning and understanding across diverse school contexts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop curriculum-aligned assessment items and test papers for Science across various grade levels.
2. Create, review, and quality-check assessment content for accuracy, clarity, alignment to curriculum standards, pedagogical soundness, and to ensure assessments accurately measure conceptual understanding, application skills, and learning outcomes.
3. Align assessment content with different curricula used by schools (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, International curricula, etc.).
4. Analyze assessment performance data to identify learning trends, common misconceptions, and areas requiring intervention.
5. Coordinate with the field team to understand specific assessment needs and timelines.
6. Stay updated on curriculum changes, examination patterns, educational standards, and assessment best practices.
7. Participate in cross-functional team meetings to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
8. Contribute to continuous improvement of the CARES assessment platform.
9. Manage small projects and meet deadlines.

Requirements

Must Have (one or two absolutely nonnegotiable skills)

• Strong subject knowledge in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) across middle and high school levels.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to manage tight timelines and work under pressure.

Good to Have (any one of two skills which will be good to have)

• Proficiency in data analytics.

Not Suitable For (any one of two things which will not work for the role/EI)

• Individuals who do not like daily deadlines.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualification

• Masters degree in Physics/Chemistry.
• 0-2 years experience in education, assessments or educational research.