Lead Curriculum Specialist

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT in Singapore is seeking an experienced education professional to develop and refresh full-qualification courses, craft module documents, assessments, SOWs, and e-learning materials while ensuring alignment with the Skills Framework and sector updates.

The role involves collaborating with the Curriculum & Programmes team, leading quality assurance activities, coaching lecturers, and delivering short CPD courses when needed, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of teaching in early childhood settings with curriculum leadership.
• Experience in developing Early Childhood Curriculum for teacher education.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Two-year initial contract with potential renewal subject to performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop full qualification courses: modules, assignment descriptors, marking rubrics, session slides, session plans, SOW, and reading materials.
• Redevelop module documents and e-learning materials for Technology Enhanced Learning.
• Lead CPD course development and ECDA endorsement processes and engage with vendors as needed.
• Lead quality assurance activities: benchmarking, moderation, teaching observation, and curriculum reviews.
• Teach full-qualification or CPD courses as required.
• Support other division tasks such as editing materials and interviews for admissions.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching

Educational technology

Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood / Education or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Full Qualification Course development workTo give researched inputs to the Curriculum & Programmes (C&P) team (for example, gaps in relation to Skills Framework, sectoral changes etc.).To develop module documents, assignment descriptors, marking rubrics, session slides, session plans, SOW and reading materials.To consult faculty for peer review of materials during the development phase.To develop e-learning materials for modules (for Technology Enhanced Learning).To develop test bank - ten rather unique sets if applicable.To conduct unpacking sessions.
• Full Qualification Course re-development workTo review available materials and give researched inputs to C&P team (based on the source of relevant updates).To communicate changes to stakeholders; to conduct unpacking sessions for the course under re-development when applicable.To re-develop module documents, assignment descriptors, marking rubrics, session slides, session plans, SOW, and reading materials.To re-develop e-learning materials for modules (Technology Enhanced Learning).
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Short Courses development workTo conceptualise relevant ECDA endorsed CPD.To write proposals for ECDA's endorsement and SSG funding.To prepare for engagement with external vendors to develop materials.
• Quality Assurance workTo lead benchmarking exercises organised by HQ.To carry out moderation work with lecturers.To conduct teaching observation (of full-qual modules or CPD) to understand the use of C&P materials.To follow-up module/course evaluation conducted by Strategic Planning Office.To carry out audit work.To work with internal stakeholders for curriculum review work.
• TeachingTo teach full-qualification or CPD course as planned or when necessary.
• ProjectsAs assigned according to work-plan and the needs of the division at a smaller scale.
• Others on a case‑by‑case basis such as editing course materials, data/information submission to NIEC HQ/ECDA, support Programme Chair / NIEC HQ to conduct interviews for Discretionary Admission Exercise or language tests etc.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Master's Degree in Early Childhood / Education or equivalent.
• Possess at least 4 years of teaching in early childhood settings and gained curriculum leadership positions there. Experience in adult teaching will be advantageous.
• Has experience in developing Early Childhood Curriculum for teacher education.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.