Lead Curriculum Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Full Qualification Course development work

• To 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 work

• To 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 work

• To 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 work

• To 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.

Teaching

• To teach full-qualification or CPD course as planned or when necessary.

Projects

• As 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.