Curriculum Designer (Early Childhood / AI Literacy)

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

GIEG is building Singapore's first storybook-based AI literacy curriculum for young learners — a series designed to teach children how to learn, use, and be responsible with AI through original illustrated storybooks, mapped to early childhood learning frameworks.

We are looking for a Curriculum Designer to lead the pedagogical design of this programme — translating engaging storybook content into a structured, age-appropriate curriculum suitable for both government-linked preschools and private enrichment settings across Singapore.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a first-of-its-kind national-scale early childhood AI literacy programme from the ground up.

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What You'll Do

• Design and structure curriculum content mapped to the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework
• Translate storybook narratives into clear learning objectives, lesson flows, and facilitation guides for preschool teachers
• Ensure content is developmentally appropriate for K1/K2 learners (ages 5–6), balancing engagement with pedagogical soundness
• Design hands-on learning activities (discussion prompts, tactile/craft tasks, group activities) that bring each storybook's lesson to life in the classroom — not just written curriculum documents
• Design lightweight assessment and progress-tracking tools appropriate for early childhood settings
• Collaborate with writers, illustrators, and subject matter reviewers to ensure content is classroom-ready
• Support the adaptation of core curriculum content for different delivery contexts (government-linked preschools vs private enrichment centres)
• Provide input on teacher training/onboarding materials to ensure non-specialist educators can deliver the programme confidently

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (NIEC or ECDA-recognised qualification preferred)
• Demonstrated experience designing or adapting curriculum against the NEL framework
• Prior classroom or centre-based teaching experience in a Singapore preschool setting
• Strong written communication skills — able to translate complex ideas into simple, age-appropriate language

Preferred:

• Background in instructional design or learning science (scaffolding, learning objectives, outcome measurement)
• Experience designing content for both institutional/government and private commercial settings
• Familiarity with digital or STEM literacy curriculum design (no technical AI expertise required)
• Prior experience with MOE Kindergarten, PCF, or NTUC My First Skool curriculum teams is a strong plus

Mindset we value: you design from the child outward, not the technology inward — treating AI as a subject to be made age-appropriate, the same way a designer would approach any new topic for young learners.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to shape a pioneering national-scale AI literacy programme from its earliest stages
• Direct collaboration with a founding team and senior education advisors, including ex-MOE leadership
• A creative, mission-driven environment based at NTU One-North
• Flexible arrangement options for the right candidate (full-time, part-time, or consulting basis considered)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a short note on their experience with early childhood curriculum design and the NEL framework.

Global Innovation Education Group (GIEG) is committed to advancing AI literacy for children and educators across Singapore and beyond.

Office Location: Asia Square Tower 1

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