Chief Manager – Academic Content & Digital Learning

Chief Manager – Academic Content & Digital Learning Background: Sterlite EdIndia Foundation (EdIndia) is a non-profit organization with the aim to enhance the quality of education in India. We empower teachers, administrators, and communities to enhance the classroom learning experience by leveraging technology and data analytics. Our strong understanding of grassroot challenges helps us in designing innovative tools, solutions, and frameworks to improve the educational landscape in the country. It has been provided incubation support by Sterlite Power Transmission Limited and its group companies. Our Vision: Every child in the country has access to quality education. Our Mission: To engage with educational ecosystem - teachers, future teachers, administrators, and community- with tech innovations, content, skills, and analytics to provide quality learning experienceto children We realize our vision and mission through the following key initiatives: 1. Teacher Education Program: Preparing teachers of the future by building the capacity of pre-service and in-service teachers 2. Data Analytics Support Program: Driving a culture of data-driven decision-making in the publiceducation system 3. Community Empowerment Program: Empowering the parents and communities to become activestakeholders in their children’s learning journey We are currently present in six states of India- Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Tripura,Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh. Sterlite EdIndia Foundation (EdIndia) is expanding its management team and is seeking to recruit an Chief Manager – Academic Content & Digital Learning. The proposed role will work at Mumbai and will be reporting to the Head of the Foundation. It is a full-time long-term role with probation for an initial period of 6 months. S/he will be responsible for all ensuring all the resources required in the digital learning platform “Teachable” for teacher education as per National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST). Responsibilities: Academic Content Strategy & Development • Develop and strategize the academic content roadmap for online learning (Teachable App) in alignment with national frameworks • Conduct stakeholder analysis to enhance content relevance. • Ensure content is research-based, competency-driven, and engaging for pre-service and inservice teachers. Content Development & Management • Supervise and work closely with academic coordinators to create and curate storyboards, courses, webinars, mock tests, teaching ideas, and competency-based worksheets, etc • Lead content quality assurance through regular review cycles, ensuring pedagogical accuracy and effectiveness. • Enrich the content repository by collaborating with external content creators and educational organizations. • Initiate interactive quizzes, competitions, etc discussion forums for Pre-service student teachers and in-service teacher engagement (both online and offline). • Ensure continuous updates to reflect evolving teaching practices and faculty feedback. Leadership & Team Management: • Provide mentorship and guidance to the academic team to ensure high-quality content development. • Conduct capacity-building sessions and workshops for the team on instructional design, digital pedagogy, and competency-based learning approaches. • Establish and monitor quality assurance processes for academic content, ensuring adherence to learning objectives and assessment standards. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team. Stakeholder Management – Internal • Collaborate closely with program leads, vertical heads, and project partners to ensure seamless integration of academic content into training programs. • Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to operationalize robust content effectiveness assessments and measure impact. • Support faculty and teacher educators in effectively utilizing digital content and resources. • Conduct regular visits to project sites, institutions, and DIETs to gather feedback, understand academic needs, and refine content strategies. Essential Qualifications and Experience : • Master’s degree (mandatory) in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teacher Development, or a related field. • 7-10 years of experience in: • Content/curriculum development, instructional design, and teacher training. • Developing MOOC courses and digital learning resources. • School education sector experience, preferably with government systems. • Strong understanding of competency-based learning, national education policies, and teacher education frameworks. • Exposure to leveraging technology in educational interventions. Desirable Qualifications and Experience : • Experience of teaching at the school level • Exposure and experience of working in pre-service teacher education. • Professional teaching diploma or degree: D.El.Ed. or B.Ed. or M.Ed. or MA in education Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities: Academic & Pedagogical Expertise • Deep understanding of learning theories, teacher education, competency-based learning, and assessment models. • Understanding of effective teaching methods Digital Learning & Instructional Design • Familiarity with MOOC platforms, e-learning tools, and EdTech solutions • Ability to design interactive, engaging, and high-impact digital courses • Experience in developing digital learning experiences for teachers. Team & Stakeholder Management • Strong ability to mentor, guide, and manage a diverse academic team • Capacity to collaborate with internal like teacher educators, and content partners. Communication & Leadership • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi. Working knowledge of other regional language would be helpful. • Strong presentation skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Excel & Google Suite. • Passion for systemic education reform and belief in the potential of public sector education. Problem-Solving & Adaptability • Ability to take initiative, navigate challenges, and adapt to evolving responsibilities. • Capacity to work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment with a growth mindset. Remuneration: Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels. • No of positions : 1 • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra • Click here to fill the form and apply : https://forms.gle/WUH9sYbntLKWuksk6