Academic Specialist - Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

About Quipper:

As the leading all-in-one learning management system, we're on a mission to bring the best education to every corner of the world.

With engaging content aligned with the Department of Education's K-12-approved curricula, we empower every type of learner and make education accessible and exciting for everyone. But we're not just a company that cares about growth and profit we care about making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

That's why we've created a highly innovative, exciting, and collaborative working environment that fuels our double-digit growth annually. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of top talent with experience in leading technology and e-commerce companies, including international top MBA grads, ex-Bigtech, ex-FMCG, and ex-Consulting firm leaders.

But most importantly, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about our mission. We believe that education is a basic right that should be available to everyone, no matter where they live or what their background is.

By joining us, you'll have the chance to bring your unique skills and talent to our team and make a real impact on education worldwide.

Apply today and help shape the future of learning with Quipper!

About the Role:

We are searching for a passionate and dedicated professional to join us as an Academic Specialist for TLE.

As an Academic Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and improving our curriculum as a subject-matter expert.

Your main goal will be to make our technology platform a credible source of quality educational content for educators and learners. You will ensure that our curriculum is effective and aligns with the Department of Education's educational standards. As an expert, you will optimize our content to cater to the needs of diverse learners and maximize the platform's potential in the market. Your expertise will be crucial in creating high-quality educational materials for our clients, from crafting curriculum maps to hands-on writing, editing or proofreading, and publishing the finalized content.

You will contribute directly to the elevation of Quippers brand, making Quipper Philippines a standard of quality and innovation in the educational technology industry. This role reports to the Academic Associate Manager in the Content Department.

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Provides expertise for the assigned subject/group across content creation phases and contributes specialized knowledge during content review cycles
• Content Production: Manages end-to-end production or a phase of production. This includes hands-on writing, editing, finalizing, encoding, and publishing of the contents as required.
• Content Development: Curriculum map creation and input during prototyping and development phases.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring the assigned subject matter meets quality standards by adhering to standard guidelines and format.
• Other Responsibilities: Takes on ad-hoc projects like partnership development, handles tasks below the current level during resource constraints, and performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Who are we looking for:

If you have a deep passion for education, mastery of your subject matter, and a commitment to excellence in content creation, we invite you to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education, majoring in TLE or related courses
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in the above subjects (3 years minimum in a face-to-face learning setting).
• Must have experience in creating and developing learning materials tailored for teachers and students, specifically focusing on TLE-related subjects.
• Must have education and/or publishing-related training.
• Extensive knowledge of TLE for basic education
• Background for ed-tech trends specific to TLE
• Familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed)
• Familiar with the DepEd K-12 curriculum, Blooms taxonomy, and other learning pedagogies specific to TLE
• Proficient in Google Suite apps such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets

Competencies:

Core

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Self-Learning
• Attention to Communication
• Results Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Customer Orientation
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Proficiency in Data Processing

Functional

• Good communication skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Content-Related Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Data-Driven Mindset

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Work Location: Remote /WFH (Some office days may be required, mostly work-from-home)

Work schedule: Mondays to Fridays, Flexible working hours (8 hrs/day)