About the job 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.
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Capacity Building: Facilitate workshops for master trainers and state resource groups, and develop training resources such as videos and handouts for teachers and mentors.
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Government Collaboration: Work with state ECE units and academic bodies (such as SCERT and DIETs) on material development, assessments, and system strengthening.
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Field Support & Monitoring: Visit schools to observe classrooms, collect data on instructional issues to inform design revisions, and support field teams in demonstration districts.
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Documentation: Lead the creation of process notes, case studies, and reflective pieces to capture academic learnings.
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Professional Growth: Stay updated on new research and innovative practices in the ECE sector.
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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.
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Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in curriculum design, teacher training, or academic resource development in ECE or elementary education.
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Language Skills: Strong communication skills in English and Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking), with excellent academic writing ability in Hindi.
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Technical Proficiency: Competence in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Hindi typing.
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Subject Expertise: Deep understanding of ECE and play-based learning approaches.
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Regional Knowledge: A strong understanding of Odisha's education system or prior experience in ECE/FLN programs within the state is highly desirable.
Desired Qualities:
- An entrepreneurial "can-do" attitude and openness to feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a resourceful, team-oriented environment.
- High level of emotional intelligence, social awareness, and self-awareness.
Hiring Process-
- Round 1: HR Screening Round
- Round 2: Academic Assignment
- Round 3: Technical Interview with Team Lead
- Final Round: Interview with Leadership Team
Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is First posted on May 12, 2026 on Ground Zero
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