About KNMA

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is a pioneering institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia. Founded in 2010, KNMA is committed to making art accessible and relevant to diverse audiences, while providing an important platform for art and artists. Over the years, it has built a distinctive institutional identity through its collection, exhibitions and diverse public engagement.

As KNMA prepares to open its new museum in Delhi, it is entering an important phase of growth and transformation. The new museum will significantly expand the scale and scope of KNMA’s visitor offerings, with the ambition of creating a leading cultural destination for India and South Asia.

Join us as we build the next chapter of KNMA.

Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Manager – Curriculum & Learning will support KNMA’s efforts to develop meaningful, engaging and age-appropriate learning resources for children and young audiences.

The role will sit at the intersection of school-based pedagogy, curriculum development and museum learning, translating artworks, exhibitions, artists and contemporary art practices into accessible educational content and publications. The role will involve working closely with educators, artists, curators, researchers, designers and internal KNMA teams to develop high-quality learning experiences and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Learning Design

• Develop age-appropriate curriculum frameworks, learning resources and educational content for children and young learners.
• Translate concepts from modern and contemporary art, art history and cultural heritage into accessible learning experiences.
• Develop activity-based learning formats, lesson plans, worksheets and educator resources.
• Adapt learning content for different age groups and educational contexts.

Educational Content & Publications

• Develop educational books, activity books, learning resources and other publications for children and families.
• Research and write clear, engaging and age-appropriate content related to artworks, artists, exhibitions and cultural themes.
• Work closely with the Publications team on content development, editing, review and quality control.
• Collaborate with designers and illustrators to develop engaging visual and interactive learning resources.

Museum Learning & Art Education

• Develop resources that enable children and families to engage meaningfully with artworks and exhibitions.
• Translate curatorial and art-historical ideas into accessible and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Develop educational resources that connect KNMA’s exhibitions and collections with classroom and curriculum-based learning.
• Support the development of museum-based learning activities and educator resources.

Programme & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with educators, artists, curators, researchers, designers and external collaborators on curriculum and publication projects.
• Support the planning and delivery of workshops and pilot programmes to test educational resources where required.
• Manage multiple content and curriculum projects, timelines and deliverables.
• Incorporate feedback from educators, learners and internal stakeholders to improve learning resources.

Required Experience and Competencies

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in curriculum development, education, museum education, art education, educational publishing, learning design or a related field.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art History, Art Education, Design, Humanities or a closely related discipline.
• Strong understanding of school-based pedagogy, curriculum development and learner-centred education.
• Proven experience in developing educational content, curriculum resources, activity books, lesson plans, worksheets or educator guides.
• Ability to translate artworks, exhibitions, artists and contemporary art practices into accessible and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Strong writing, research, editing and content development skills.
• Strong understanding of child-centred and activity-based learning approaches.
• Strong programme coordination, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, artists, curators, researchers, designers and publishing teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage.
• Experience working with museums, galleries, cultural institutions, schools, educational publishers or arts organisations would be an advantage.