ELT Curriculum Director

About UOLO

Uolo leverages technology solutions to deliver cutting-edge learning solutions and is revolutionizing the K-12 education space. Uolo works with schools and students across different socio-economic groups, syllabi and boards. Uolo’s products have reached about 3 million children across 8000+ schools.

We are continually looking for people with a positive attitude and a passion to make a difference in the way education is imparted and children learn! We hire talented people at all levels and work with them closely to shape their role.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced ELT professional for development of a high-quality, school-based and blended learning English product for K-8 students. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and revision of curriculum materials, teacher tools on effective instructional practices.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and oversee the implementation of K-8 English content that aligns curricular standards through books-based and digital platforms
• Design and develop internal curricular frameworks based on existing literature in ELT pedagogies and various global curricular systems
• Lead the prototyping stage that can guide development of various learner and teacher assets
• Lead the overall scale development process for the English product and maintain oversight on the projects that constitute it
• Liaise with schools expansion and implementation teams to ensure effective uptake and implementation respectively.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure that English curricula is meeting project requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of English curricula and instructional practices and make adjustments as necessary
• Develop and lead professional development opportunities for teachers to improve their English instruction
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in Englisheducation to ensure that our curricula are relevant and effective

Qualifications
• A degree in English, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in ELT. Must be a mix of teaching or teacher training experience, and English content or curriculum development
• Experience in an EdTech product would be desirable but not compulsory
• In-depth knowledge of existing educational standards and ELT pedagogies

Personal Attributes
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and train team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines