Job description for Head of Curriculum Development at Yayasan Putra Putri Indonesia Bahagia Cempaka Putih
# WE’RE HIRING | Head of Curriculum Development
Saraswati Learning Center (SLC)
Saraswati Learning Center (SLC) is a special needs school and therapy service provider committed to supporting children's development through structured, meaningful, and individualized learning experiences.
We are looking for a strategic, creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Head of Curriculum Development to lead our curriculum development and educational book production processes. This role is responsible for developing high-quality curricula, overseeing the creation and editing of educational books, and supervising the Curriculum Development and Book Editing teams to ensure consistent quality and timely project completion.
## About the Role
The Head of Curriculum Development & Educational Publishing will oversee the development of educational curricula, workbooks, activity books, worksheets, and other learning resources. The role combines curriculum design, editorial supervision, visual production, and team leadership.
The successful candidate must be able to translate educational concepts and children's developmental needs into structured learning materials, review and improve book content and layouts using Canva or Adobe Photoshop, and ensure that all educational resources meet SLC's standards and learning objectives.
## Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development
- Develop, review, and improve curricula, learning frameworks, lesson plans, and educational materials aligned with SLC's educational philosophy and learning objectives.
- Ensure that curricula are structured, developmentally appropriate, practical, and relevant to children's learning needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and relevant professionals to incorporate appropriate educational approaches and developmental considerations.
- Educational Book Development & Editing
- Lead the development of educational books, workbooks, activity books, worksheets, and other learning resources.
- Review and edit educational content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and instructional quality.
- Oversee book layout, formatting, and visual presentation using Canva or Adobe Photoshop.
- Ensure that all materials follow established editorial guidelines, design standards, and publication requirements.
- Team Supervision & Quality Control
- Supervise and coordinate Curriculum Developers and Book Editors, including task delegation, progress monitoring, and performance evaluation.
- Review team deliverables and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of content and visual quality.
- Establish standardized workflows, templates, review procedures, and quality control processes.
- Ensure that curriculum and book development projects are completed according to agreed timelines and quality expectations.
- Project Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and monitor curriculum development and book production schedules, milestones, and priorities.
- Evaluate existing curricula and educational materials and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Gather feedback from teachers and therapists to improve the usability and effectiveness of learning resources.
- Maintain organized documentation and digital archives of curricula, manuscripts, editable design files, and finalized publications.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with management, teachers, therapists, and other relevant teams to ensure curriculum development and educational book production align with organizational goals and operational needs.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to gather input, address challenges, and ensure effective implementation of curricula and learning materials.
- Provide support and contribute to other related projects or initiatives as needed by management.
## Qualifications & Requirements
- Master's degree (S2) in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a closely related field is required.
- Proven experience in curriculum development, educational content development, instructional design, or educational publishing.
- Experience supervising a team or coordinating curriculum and editorial projects is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of curriculum design, learning objectives, instructional strategies, and child development.
- Proficiency in Canva and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for editing and designing educational books and learning materials.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and content organization skills.
- Strong project management, analytical thinking, leadership, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
- Experience in special needs education, child development, or therapy-related educational services is preferred.
- Proactive, organized, collaborative, and committed to producing high-quality educational resources.
