Subject Matter Expert (SME) – K-5 ELA

Straive; India; Remote; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in K-5 English Language Arts to internalize and adapt our curriculum for synchronous teacher-led virtual learning. You will bridge high-quality written materials with engaging live instruction.

Responsibilities include aligning content with Science of Reading research, embedding interactive digital strategies, and collaborating with curriculum developers and virtual educators to refine delivery and support teachers in a remote classroom.

Qualifications

• K-5 ELA pedagogy with solid literacy practices.
• Experience adapting curricula for virtual delivery.
• Familiarity with evidence-based literacy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Internalize and adapt K-5 ELA lessons for synchronous virtual delivery.
• Align digital materials with Science of Reading research.
• Embed interactive digital strategies to boost engagement.
• Review assets for accuracy, feasibility, and pedagogy.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers and virtual educators.

Skills

ELA pedagogy

Science of Reading

Virtual instruction

Curriculum adaptation

Lesson facilitation

Education

Bachelor's education

Master's preferred

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) to join our team. In this role, you will deeply internalize our existing K-5 ELA curriculum and strategically adapt it for a synchronous, teacher-led virtual learning environment—bridging the gap between high-quality written curriculum and engaging live digital instruction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Curriculum Internalization & Adaptation: Review, master, and adapt existing K-5 ELA lesson plans for synchronous virtual delivery while preserving instructional rigor, pacing, and learning objectives.
• Science of Reading Alignment: Ensure all adapted digital materials, instructional prompts, and interactive exercises strictly align with evidence-based literacy research (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Virtual Engagement Strategy: Embed interactive digital strategies and tools into live lessons to drive student participation and active learning in a virtual classroom.
• Quality Assurance: Review digital lesson assets—including presentation decks, interactive activities, and teacher facilitation guides—for developmental appropriateness, pedagogical accuracy, and digital feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with curriculum developers, instructional designers, and virtual educators to refine lesson delivery and troubleshoot virtual learning challenges.

Required Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Pedagogical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in K-5 ELA pedagogy with a robust foundation in the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Teaching Experience: 3+ years of direct K-5 ELA teaching experience.
• Virtual Instruction Experience: Direct experience delivering or designing synchronous (live) virtual instruction, with proficiency in platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams and digital engagement tools.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Proven ability to deconstruct complex lesson plans into clear, actionable facilitation steps for live virtual teachers with high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Education/Literacy or a Reading Specialist Certification.
• Background in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational technology.
• Experience coaching teachers or leading professional development in early literacy.