Purpose of job:
The Curriculum Specialist works within the Upper Primary (Primary 4 to 6) English subject team to plan, develop and write quality curriculum, including lesson materials and teacher guides, that ensures TLL maintains a high-quality market-competitive range of product and services in the academic enrichment business arena.
The specialist generally works under the supervision of the Upper Primary segment head. As the lead developer, the specialist takes on the role of managing the production of materials for the upper primary grade levels, which encompasses writing as well as coordination and reviewing of lesson materials that may be contributed by the teaching team. Work may also include preparing, reviewing and revising materials for shorter programmes within the specialist's assigned subject expertise.
Together with the segment head, the curriculum specialist is responsible for crafting engaging and meaningful learning experiences for TLL's Upper Primary students through planning and setting appropriate learning outcomes, and designing lesson materials that help students progress and successfully achieve these outcomes.
Accountability and responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and production of quality lesson materials for the Upper Primary programmes at TLL that meet company needs and timelines and which adhere to TLL's curriculum quality assurance framework. This includes:
- working within the overall curriculum design to ensure that learning outcomes for the level(s) are strategically planned and well-articulated through appropriate learning and assessment activities;
- planning Schemes of Work collaboratively with Senior segment head, and Deputy head, and relevant departments to align with TLL's teaching timetables for the year;
- researching, writing, revising, editing and preparing for print or online delivery, all lesson materials, including hands-on learning activities for implementation to support continued learning, for the assigned grade level(s), that align with TLL's teaching and learning model and all MOE requirements;
- designing and developing blended learning / e-learning courses and assessment activities that are aligned with TLL's teaching and learning model;
- supporting teacher enactment of the curriculum through the development of clear teacher reference notes and materials and injection of creative strategies for engagement for each week's lesson, working collaboratively with the teaching leadership team in documenting best practices for the classroom, and actively contributing to and participating in teacher meetings;
- ensuring the quality of the curriculum through careful observance of quality assurance processes, which includes adhering to house styles, close editing for content accuracy and presentation, vetting and collating feedback from teachers and the teaching leadership team;
- undertaking administrative and project management duties and obligations responsibly as part of overall curriculum development and management.
Necessary qualifications and attributes:
- Excellent English language skills, with a love for reading, research and writing.
- Passionate about educating children.
- Creative and innovative individual who is enthusiastic about converting life lessons into
- classroom experiences.
- Team player, with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful, meticulous, with an eye for detail.
- High level of professional integrity and good work ethic.
- A self-starter, open to feedback and willing to take on new challenges.
- Flexible, able to manage change and ambiguity well and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Well-organised, methodical with strong time-management abilities to manage multiple tasks and teams.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and adept in learning new educational tools and software where necessary.
- A good university degree or equivalent experience.
- Good working knowledge of the current Singapore MOE Primary education approaches a bonus.
