Researcher

Job Title: Pedagogy Research Associate

Department: Curriculum Design & Pedagogy

Location: Mangaluru, Jeppinamoguru

Reports To: Curriculum Development Manager (ECCE)

Type: Full-time

About Zoodle Kid

Zoodle Kid is India’s first integrated parenting and early childhood development platform grounded in STEM, Reggio Emilia, and the 9Q model. We create play-based, screen-free, and culturally rooted content for children aged 0-6 years, empowering parents to nurture their child’s holistic growth.

Role Overview

As a Pedagogy Research Assistant, you will work closely with our curriculum experts to support the development of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally inclusive content. Your role involves conducting research, synthesising academic insights, mapping milestones, assisting in developing curriculum and maintaining pedagogical integrity across our curriculum framework.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, has a keen eye for developmental detail, and thrives in a mission-driven, creative learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and summarising child development theories (ECCE, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, 9Q, neuroscience, pay-based learning, etc.) for internal curriculum use.

• Support the development of age-wise developmental milestone maps (0-6 years), backed by academic and clinical sources.

• Review early childhood books, reports, and national/international policy documents (e.g., NCF, NEP, WHO) to ensure curriculum alignment.

• Create internal reference briefs and literature reviews for each curriculum block (e.g., literacy, numeracy, sensory, social-emotional).

• Organise and maintain a digital pedagogy library with up-to-date research.

• Collaborate with curriculum leads to identify gaps in content, ensuring every activity meets Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).

• Assist in preparing culturally sensitive and inclusive guidelines for Zoodle Kid’s content writers and designers.

• Track feedback from pilot programs and integrate research-based improvements.

• ⁠Data management and update.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology, Education Policy, Child Development, or a related field.

• Strong research and academic writing skills.

• Familiarity with global early learning frameworks (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, The Early Years Foundation Stage: EYFS, NCF, NEP, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme: ICDS).

• Ability to interpret child and educational psychology and neuroscience insights into practical guidelines.

• Proficiency in using Google Docs, Excel/Sheets, and referencing tools.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and a growth mindset.

• Prior experience in education research, curriculum assistance, or ECCE content preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for play-based learning, multilingual education, and inclusive pedagogy.

• Interest in Indian cultural, folk, and family-based learning practices.

• A collaborative team player with a learner’s mindset and curiosity for new educational approaches.

Why Join Us?

At Zoodle Kid, we are reimagining early learning in India by bringing science, culture, and parenting together. As a Pedagogy Research Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how thousands of families support their child's growth, with joy, respect, and purpose.

• It is a Full Time Legal job for candidates with 1 - 3 years of experience.

More about this Researcher job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Researcher job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 1 - 3 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹20000 - ₹25000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Mangalore.
3. How many working days are there for this Researcher job?
   Ans: This Researcher job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Researcher job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Researcher job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Zoodle Family Private Limited.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Researcher role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Researcher at Zoodle Family Private Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this Legal job.
8. What are the timings of this Researcher job?
   Ans: This Researcher job has 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM timing.