Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
**Job Title:** Manager Academics – Science
**Organization:** Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
**About AKES:** Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is a large, private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational network operating over 190 schools and 100+ non-formal education programs across various countries in the Global South, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United Arab Emirates. AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. Most schools offer national curricula, with some offering IB and IGCSE programs.
**Job Location:** India
**Job Summary:**
The Academic Manager – Science plays a crucial role in shaping and enhancing the Science curriculum across AKES schools. This position requires a leader who can foster innovation, creativity, and excellence in Science teaching and learning, aligning with national education policies and global best practices. The role encompasses curriculum development, teacher professional development, assessment, event planning, and communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Curriculum Design and Development:** Overseeing curriculum development, implementation, and review; ensuring alignment with national policies and affiliating boards; managing resources for Science learning centers; curating learning resources; establishing resource centers; enhancing textbooks and teaching materials; implementing academic programs (Robotics, VR Labs, Atal Tinkering Labs, etc.); monitoring tech-enabled learning environments; collaborating with IT for LMS implementation; upskilling staff in technology integration.
* **Teacher Professional Development:** Planning and delivering teacher training; coordinating external training programs; providing tools for teacher observation and performance review; conducting classroom observations and co-teaching sessions; promoting innovative teaching methods.
* **Assessment and Evaluation:** Developing and reviewing assessment tools; analyzing student performance; supporting academic strategic planning and quality assurance.
* **Event Planning and Implementation:** Organizing and managing science-related events; developing event guidelines and schedules; managing logistics and outcomes.
* **Communications:** Editing articles for publications; reviewing content for newsletters and social media.
* **Administrative Support:** Assisting in teacher recruitment; contributing to standardized documentation; monitoring budgets; coordinating with vendors.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
* Master’s degree in Science, Education, or a related field.
* At least 8-10 years of experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
* Strong understanding of EdTech integration and blended learning models.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
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