Senior Methodologist

Novakid is an international English language school for children 4-12 years old, which allows children to remotely learn a foreign language according to a teaching program that meets European CEFR standards with their English-speaking peers (Novakid teachers are from the the US, the UK and other countries). We are an advanced IT company of 450+ professionals.
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We are seeking a seasoned Senior Methodologist to lead our curriculum design and ensure the highest quality of educational content. This pivotal role blends methodological expertise with a dedication to quality control, maintaining our curriculum at the forefront of educational standards and adapting to the diverse learning needs of young students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relooking at Present Curriculum and Suggesting Innovative Changes: Conduct thorough reviews of the current ESL curriculum, identifying areas for improvement and proposing innovative modifications to enhance learning outcomes.

• Suggesting Innovative New Types of Content: Develop and introduce fresh, engaging content that leverages cutting-edge pedagogical approaches and technological advancements to enrich the learning experience.

• Adding Academic Weight to Decisions Made by the Department: Provide scholarly insight and validation to departmental decisions, ensuring that all instructional strategies and materials are grounded in robust academic research.

• Act as a CEFR alignment expert: Ensure curricula, Scope & Sequences, lesson content, and assessments are accurately aligned with CEFR descriptors, Cambridge standards, and age-appropriate can-do statements; support teams in applying CEFR consistently and meaningfully across products.

• Quality Assessing Current Content and Suggesting Possible Enhancements: Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of existing instructional materials, recommending enhancements to align with the latest educational standards and best practices.

• Bringing the Team Up to Speed on State-of-the-Art Methodology: Educate and mentor team members on contemporary ESL methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and innovation.

• Be part of the methodology thought-leadership team within the company: Contribute senior expertise in ESL methodology to strategic initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders to shape pedagogical direction, and influence the ongoing evolution of the educational program.