SME Chemistry

Job Description – SME Chemistry

Position : Subject Matter Expert – Chemistry

Department : Academics / Curriculum

Location : Harvest International School, Bangalore

Reporting to : Academic Director / Curriculum Head

Role Summary

The SME – Chemistry is responsible for designing high-quality academic content, developing structured lesson resources, guiding teachers on subject delivery, and ensuring the Chemistry curriculum aligns with CBSE standards and 21st-century learning requirements. The role focuses on academic, lab safety, conceptual clarity, and continuous improvement of teaching practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum & Content Development

Develop detailed Chemistry content, lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments.

Design question banks, practical manuals, HOTS questions, and exemplar problems.

Ensure alignment with CBSE curriculum, NEP 2020 expectations, and competency-based learning.

Innovate lab-based and activity-based learning modules.

2. Lab Planning & Experimentation

Design and review laboratory experiments with proper safety protocols.

Maintain and update lab manuals, experiment sheets, and demonstration guidelines.

Support teachers in conducting practical sessions effectively and safely.

3. Teacher Training & Academic Support

Train Chemistry faculty on subject delivery, lab safety, and innovative pedagogy.

Conduct regular academic workshops, in-house training, and content review meetings.

Provide subject clarification, conceptual reinforcement, and planning assistance to teachers.

4. Academic Review & Quality Assurance

Conduct content audits and review teaching practices across grades.

Evaluate student performance data to recommend academic interventions.

Ensure consistency in academic documentation, assessments, and evaluations.

5. Instructional Innovation

Integrate technology, simulations, and digital tools to enhance conceptual understanding.

Develop enrichment modules for high achievers and remedial content for learners needing support.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Master's Degree in Chemistry (M.Sc – Chemistry).

B.Ed mandatory.

3–6 years of teaching or SME / content development experience .

Strong conceptual clarity and understanding of CBSE curriculum and lab practices.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent subject expertise in Chemistry.

Strong content writing and curriculum design ability.

Experience in lab planning and safety protocols.

Strong communication, presentation, and teacher-mentoring skills.

Ability to design assessments and competency-based learning resources.

Proficiency with digital tools, simulations, and ICT integration.

Work Expectations

Ability to collaborate with curriculum heads and teachers across grades.

Periodic academic audits and training across branches (if required).

Strong commitment to academic quality and continual improvement.

Skills Required

Curriculum Design