Learning Experience Designer- STEM

Ekya Schools; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekya Schools invites a Science Learning Experience Designer to lead end-to-end curriculum lifecycle for Senior School Science. You will design, implement, assess, and analyze evidence while supporting teachers through professional development and instructional resources.

The role emphasizes cross-campus collaboration, continuous improvement, and staying current with STEM education trends and tech-enabled learning tools.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in science with advanced study preferred.
• Education qualifications may include B.Ed./M.Ed. with science specialization.
• Experience in K–12 curriculum/resource development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Science curriculum.
• Develop curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, assessments, and labs.
• Ensure alignment with board/state requirements and manage transitions.
• Maintain Science content across digital platforms.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and pedagogy in Science education.
• Demonstrate subject expertise in at least one Science discipline.

Skills

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Instructional design

STEM education

LMS/digital tools

Travel across campuses

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. in physics/chemistry/biology/life sciences

B.Ed./M.Ed. with science specialization

Job description

We are looking for a Science Learning Experience 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

• 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

• 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.