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Sr Manager Academics
klay· AC - Academics
About this role
Sr. Manager – Academics
Reporting to: VP Academics
Qualifications: Graduate/Postgraduate + Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education (NTT, Montessori, ECE, CIDTT trained) compulsory
Experience: Minimum 12 and max 25 years of preschool industry curriculum design experience with minimum 2 years of preschool teaching experience is desirable
Work Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM
General Description
This role combines curriculum design excellence with strategic project implementation. The Sr. Manager ensures high-quality curriculum development and standardized execution across centres, while leading a team of curriculum designers and collaborating with RCMs and cross-functional teams.
Instructional Design / Learning Product Development
- Design early years curriculum and learning products
- Develop lesson plans, activities, and learning resources
- Ensure alignment with pedagogy and developmental milestones
- Support new formats: blended, virtual, facilitator-led
- Bringing research based methodology in classroom
Strategic Project Implementation & Standardization
- Drive rollout of academic projects across centres
- Ensure implementation as per design intent
- Work closely with RCMs, Ops, and stakeholders
- Monitor timelines and consistency across regions
Project Management
- Own project timelines and deliverables
- Coordinate cross-functional teams
- Track progress and communicate updates
- Manage risks and dependencies
Team Leadership & Professional Development
- Lead curriculum design team
- Provide mentoring and feedback
- Ensure quality and consistency
- Drive continuous learning and development
Innovation
- Stay updated on evolving research, innovations, and global best practices in early years pedagogies and curriculum design
- Ensure continued relevance and quality of the curriculum
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing curriculum and introduce innovative learning approaches
- Support the design and development of new programs and learning products (blended, digital, experiential)
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and internal stakeholders to bring in fresh perspectives and ideas
- Contribute to pilot initiatives and new academic projects, ensuring learnings are captured and integrated into future designs
- Ensure market insights, parent feedback and emerging trends are translated into practical, scalable curriculum solutions
Training & Enablement (Support Role)
- Support program training for teams
- Conduct walkthroughs and orientations
- Enable understanding of curriculum intent –across functions
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Review implementation quality with RCMs
- Gather feedback and improve programs
- Ensure alignment between design and delivery
Additional Skills
- Experience in experiential and blended learning
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Willingness to travel
Location: KLAY Location
Working Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM
Weekends: Off
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Sr Manager Academics role at klay?
The listed salary for this Sr Manager Academics position at klay is INR 2200K–2500K. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Sr Manager Academics position at klay located?
This Sr Manager Academics role at klay is based in Bangalore, KA, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sr Manager Academics role at klay full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Sr Manager Academics role in the AC - Academics department at klay.
Which team or department does the Sr Manager Academics at klay belong to?
This Sr Manager Academics position is part of the AC - Academics department at klay. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Sr Manager Academics job at klay posted?
This Sr Manager Academics position at klay was posted on May 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Sr Manager Academics
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