Job Description – Head of STEM
Designation: Head – STEM
Department: STEM / Innovation & Future Skills
Location: Bengaluru (Onsite)
Experience: 6-9 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
K12 Techno Services is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head – STEM to lead and scale STEM initiatives across 90+ partner schools nationwide.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for heading all specialized sub-departments within STEM, including Design & Technology, Hydroponics, Horticulture, Coding, Robotics, DIY WoodWorks, R&D, STEM Kits, Financial Literacy, and Astronomy.
The role involves leading 8+ specialized verticals and managing a team of 50+ professionals to design and implement hands-on, future-ready programs aligned with 21st-century learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of STEM programs across 100+ schools.
- Oversee curriculum development across Design & Technology, Hydroponics, Horticulture, Coding, Robotics, DIY WoodWorks, R&D, STEM Kits, Financial Literacy, and Astronomy.
- Drive integration of practical agricultural sciences, sustainability, and applied learning modules within Hydroponics and Horticulture verticals.
- Ensure alignment with NEP guidelines and global STEM standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of 50+ curriculum developers and trainers across all STEM sub-departments.
- Drive innovation in AI, IoT, Robotics Automation, Design Thinking, and sustainability-based learning modules.
- Collaborate with school leadership and stakeholders for seamless execution.
- Monitor budgets, vendor partnerships, and program performance metrics.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in STEM education, innovation-based learning, and applied sciences.
- Ability to strategically lead and scale multiple academic sub-departments including agriculture-based verticals like Hydroponics and Horticulture.
- Proven experience in leading multi-department academic teams.
- Excellent curriculum design and academic strategy capabilities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to scale programs across multiple locations.
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