Learning Design Associate (High School Biology & Physics)

As a High School Biology and Physics Designer, you will revolutionize the way 21st-century skills and knowledge are developed in African schools. You will be a central member of the team that will develop the learning model that we will use in our schools in Kenya.Function: Central
Your role will be based in our Learning Design Network Office along School Lane, Westlands Kenya, with 1-2 days on one of our campuses each week.

Reports To: Kenya Learning Design Manager
Who You Are?
You have 2+ years of teaching experience in a rigorous, high-expectations setting
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Education (Biology/Physics)

You have distinctive experience and interest in Biology and Physics

Experience in examining KCSE is a plus

You have a track record of developing a creative and rigorous curriculum that has led to distinctive learning outcomes and can demonstrate this through example products and references

You have a desire to further develop your curriculum development skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

You have strong writing skills and are able to use those to create lessons that will help people learn it while being engaged and interested
You are driven by data and can use data from student assessments to strengthen lessons and spiral in key skills

Responsibilities

Use themes, big ideas, and Kenyan National Curriculum to create the day by day overview of lessons in Science, Social Studies, and Religious Education in Upper Primary (Grades 4-6).
Create year-long Scope & Sequences for your subject areas and grade levels

Create detailed, inquiry-based lesson plans using Reggio Emilia approach, blended learning, and small-group instruction

Create materials that go along with each lesson

Create a full unit’s worth of material that culminates in Project-Based Learning

Work with the Team Lead and classroom teachers to revise lessons after they have been taught.

Work with learning designers in Humanities and Math/Science to create integrated projects and investigations

Create strong assessments/rubrics/continuums/checklists that allow each teacher to evaluate students

Create assessments that infuse multiple assessment methods into the questions.

Receive professional development on the Nova Model of Learning Design, integrated curriculum design, STEAM, and Project-Based Learning
Additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 2 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)