Academic Specialist - Early Childhood Education (ECE), Odisha

Role: Academic Specialist - Early Childhood Education (ECE), Odisha

Experience: - 5+

Salary: 8-11 LPA

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Language: Odia is required.

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About the Role:

The Academic Specialist - ECE will be a key member of the state academic team in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. This full-time role focuses on anchoring the design and implementation of early childhood education programs, specifically focusing on Balvatika (age 5-6) and integrating school readiness programs within state instructional designs. The position involves working closely with government stakeholders, academic institutions, and field teams to ensure high-quality program delivery and resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• :Resource Development: Create instructional materials including workbooks, teacher guides, play-based resources, and professional development modules aligned with ECE frameworks
• .Capacity Building: Facilitate workshops for master trainers and state resource groups, and develop training resources such as videos and handouts for teachers and mentors
• .Government Collaboration: Work with state ECE units and academic bodies (such as SCERT and DIETs) on material development, assessments, and system strengthening
• .Field Support & Monitoring: Visit schools to observe classrooms, collect data on instructional issues to inform design revisions, and support field teams in demonstration districts
• .Documentation: Lead the creation of process notes, case studies, and reflective pieces to capture academic learnings
• .Professional Growth: Stay updated on new research and innovative practices in the ECE sector
• .Travel: Travel regularly for meetings, training sessions, and field visits

.Essential Qualifications & Skills

• :Education: Graduation or equivalent degree is required; a Master’s degree in Education or ECE is preferred
• .Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in curriculum design, teacher training, or academic resource development in ECE or elementary education
• .Language Skills: Strong communication skills in English and Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking), with excellent academic writing ability in Hindi
• .Technical Proficiency: Competence in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Hindi typing
• .Subject Expertise: Deep understanding of ECE and play-based learning approaches
• .Regional Knowledge: A strong understanding of Odisha's education system or prior experience in ECE/FLN programs within the state is highly desirable

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  Desired Qualitie
• s:An entrepreneurial "can-do" attitude and openness to feedbac
• k.Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a resourceful, team-oriented environmen
• t.High level of emotional intelligence, social awareness, and self-awarenes