Position Summary:
We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Curriculum Technologist to join our Space & Astronomy department. This role bridges physics education with hands-on and technology-integrated curriculum design. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in physics, experience in educational content development, and the ability to build and implement interactive and engaging learning modules for students.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Development
- Assist in designing and structuring physics and space science curriculum for school students (Grades 4–12).
- Translate core physics concepts into simplified, activity-based lessons, project kits, and guided experiments.
- Collaborate with subject leads and instructional designers to align content with learning outcomes.
2. Hands-on Activity Design
- Build practical science demonstrations, low-cost models, and experiment kits that align with space and astronomy concepts.
- Incorporate physics principles (e.g., optics, motion, energy, electromagnetism) into project-based learning.
3. Technology Integration
- Use educational and simulation tools (e.g., Stellarium, Universe Sandbox, PhET Simulations) to create interactive classroom experiences.
- Support integration of sensors, microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32), and basic data collection tools in advanced modules.
4. Content Documentation & Support
- Prepare lesson plans, teacher guides, student activity sheets, and multimedia presentations.
- Support video content creation by contributing scripts, experiment setups, and voice-over narration as needed.
5. Training & Support
- Assist in conducting training sessions for educators and facilitators on newly developed content.
- Provide classroom implementation support to ensure effective delivery and troubleshooting of content or materials.
6. Research & Development
- Explore new methods, tools, and content formats for effective science education.
- Stay updated with space missions, discoveries, and curriculum trends to suggest timely updates to content.
Technical & Educational Skills Required:
- Strong foundation in Physics – especially mechanics, optics, waves, and electromagnetism.
- Experience with educational simulations and visual tools (e.g., Stellarium, Celestia, PhET).
- Basic hands-on experience with Arduino/microcontrollers, sensors, or data logging equipment is desirable.
- Familiarity with curriculum design tools: MS Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and documentation platforms like Notion.
- Basic understanding of STEM pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, and activity-based education.
- Exposure to video or multimedia content creation tools is a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- B.Sc or M.Sc in Physics with demonstrated interest or experience in science/space education.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in educational content development, teaching, or working in science outreach/STEM programs.
Preferred Attributes:
- Passion for making science fun, practical, and relatable.
- Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills for training, documentation, and student/teacher engagement.
- Ability to manage timelines and contribute effectively to collaborative projects.