CODEUS is a global education and innovation team focused on empowering people through education and innovation. CODEUS works with ministries of education, partners and school communities to strengthen teaching, learning and learning environments through practical, evidence-informed programmes and in-country capacity building.

CODEUS’ mission is to create a pool of professional in-country trainers and teachers with the knowledge and skills to transform traditional classrooms into inspiring learning spaces, develop education systems with best practices, encourage lifelong learning, and help learners build 21st-century skills, attitudes and values.

The SME will work closely with the Director of Education throughout the contract period. In conjunction with the Director of Education, the SME may access additional subject matter experts as needed for content areas outside their primary expertise.

The SME is accountable for delivery of the following within the contract period:

Module Development

• Complete development of eight learning and teaching modules covering the full ECE curriculum scope
• Each module to include: facilitator guides, session plans, participant handouts, activity resources, and assessment tools
• Modules to be workshop-ready for delivery by national trainers

Curriculum Alignment

• Ensure all modules align with the National Early Learning Standards (NELS) and ECE curriculum frameworks
• Present developmentally appropriate early childhood activities grounded in the latest child development research
• Work closely with the local team to integrate deep understanding of local customs and community contexts to ensure cultural relevance and appropriateness

Resource Development

• Ensure all modules are fully resourced with practical, classroom-relevant materials suitable for low-resource settings
• Develop content that reflects modern ECE practice including play-based learning, inquiry approaches, and appropriate ICT integration
• Create observation tools, coaching prompts, and classroom micro-project templates

Quality Assurance and Internal Consistency

• Ensure consistent structure, formatting and pedagogical approaches across all eight modules
• Apply clear learning outcomes, logical learning sequences and coherent assessment approaches throughout
• Refine delivery methodology for effective workshop implementation by national training teams

The eight modules to be developed are:

• Module 1: TBC
• Module 2: TBC
• Module 3: TBC
• Module 4: TBC
• Module 5: TBC
• Module 6: TBC
• Module 7: TBC
• Module 8: TBC

ICT integration is to be incorporated across all modules.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field (Master’s degree preferred, PhD will be a great value)
• Significant experience in early childhood education, including ECE teaching and supervision and/or curriculum development
• Demonstrated experience designing professional learning modules, curricula and classroom resources for early learning contexts
• Proven capability in workshop writing and production of high-quality training materials (facilitator guides, session plans, participant handouts)
• Strong research skills with ability to translate international evidence into practical training and curriculum products
• Experience working in or designing content for African educational contexts (West Africa experience highly desirable)
• Familiarity with international ECE curriculum frameworks

• Prior experience developing training content for ministry of education or NGO-led teacher professional development programmes
• Experience with play-based and inquiry-based learning methodologies
• Understanding of low-resource classroom environments and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Experience integrating ICT appropriately into early childhood learning contexts

• Deep knowledge of child development and learning sciences, including the role of play, relationships and language-rich interactions
• Excellent writing skills for training and curriculum products, including clear structure, plain language and user-friendly formatting
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet agreed timelines while maintaining quality
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to internal consistency across multiple documents
• Collaborative approach and responsiveness to feedback from the Director of Education
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, safeguarding and culturally responsive practice