Subject Matter Expert - Science (U.S. Curriculum)

We are seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) – Science to design high-quality instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessment items for international learners.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between deep science pedagogy and modern technology, using cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate drafting, review content, and suggest engaging learning workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Development & Mapping

• Develop curriculum-aligned content across your area of core expertise:
• General Science (Primary/Middle School): Life science (ecosystems, life cycles), Earth/Space science (weather, climate), and physical science (forces, motion, matter) with a strong emphasis on inquiry-based and hands-on learning approaches.
• Specialized Science (Secondary/Higher Secondary): Deep-dive content creation for Biology (cellular processes, genetics), Chemistry (atomic structure, stoichiometry, bonding), or Physics (mechanics, electricity, magnetism) emphasizing scientific reasoning and experimental design.

2. Instructional & Assessment Design

• Create detailed, standards-aligned lesson plans and problem-based tasks.
• Author high-quality formative, summative, and competency-based assessment items (including analytical and data-driven questions).
• Develop and recommend visuals, virtual simulations, and age-appropriate multimedia elements.

3. AI-Enabled Workflow & Collaboration

• Actively leverage AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to support content enhancement, prompt engineering, and drafting processes.
• Perform rigorous quality checks to validate AI-generated outputs for strict scientific accuracy.
• Collaborate virtually with Instructional Designers and curriculum teams to revise content based on structured feedback.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Science Education, or a specialized domain (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience teaching or developing curriculum/assessments. Familiarity with global or U.S. curriculum frameworks (such as NGSS) is a major plus.
• Tech-Savviness: Highly comfortable using Generative AI tools for content development and enhancement.
• Pedagogical Mindset: Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, competency-based item design, and Bloom's Taxonomy.
• Logistics: Must be available to commit to a remote, full-time schedule of 7 hours/day (35 hours/week).

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and scientific reasoning.
• Ability to design rigorous, high-quality instructional resources.