Natural Sciences Educator (Grades 7-9)

Placements24; Queenstown; Ibrido; NZD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Natural Sciences Educator for Grades 7-9 to deliver engaging online lessons in a fully remote setup. The role focuses on life, physical, and earth sciences, aligned to CAPS, with ongoing use of digital tools and virtual experiments from your home office. The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed.

or relevant B.Sc. with a PGCE, has at least 3 years of intermediate phase teaching experience, and is SACE registered.

Competenze

• A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or a relevant B.Sc. with a PGCE.
• Minimum of 3 years of Natural Sciences teaching experience at the Intermediate Phase (Grades 7–9).
• Proven experience and comfort with online teaching platforms and digital educational tools.
• Strong understanding of the South African CAPS curriculum for Natural Sciences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and virtual classroom management skills.
• SACE registration is required.
• Proficiency in developing digital learning content and resources.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver engaging online lesson plans for Natural Sciences (Grades 7-9) in accordance with the CAPS curriculum.
• Create interactive digital resources, virtual experiments, and multimedia content to enhance learning.
• Assess student understanding through online quizzes, assignments, projects, and virtual presentations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their academic performance.
• Foster a stimulating and collaborative online learning environment.
• Manage student participation and engagement in virtual classroom sessions.
• Collaborate with other educators and the curriculum development team to refine online teaching strategies.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in remote science education.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress reports within the designated online platform.

Conoscenze

Online teaching platforms

Digital education tools

Virtual classroom management

Strong communication

Formazione

B.Ed. or relevant B.Sc.

PGCE

Strumenti

Digital learning content tools

Online teaching platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking educational institution located in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , is seeking a dedicated Natural Sciences Educator for their Intermediate Phase (Grades 7-9). This fully remote position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator passionate about science to inspire young learners. You will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging online lessons that cover topics across life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences. The goal is to foster scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and a foundational understanding of the natural world. We are committed to providing high-quality remote education and seek a self-motivated individual who can thrive in a virtual classroom environment. Join our innovative team and make a significant impact from your home office in Queenstown or beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging online lesson plans for Natural Sciences (Grades 7-9) in accordance with the CAPS curriculum. Create and utilize interactive digital resources, virtual experiments, and multimedia content to enhance learning. Assess student understanding through online quizzes, assignments, projects, and virtual presentations. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their academic performance. Foster a stimulating and collaborative online learning environment. Manage student participation and engagement in virtual classroom sessions. Collaborate with other educators and the curriculum development team to refine online teaching strategies. Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in remote science education. Maintain accurate student records and progress reports within the designated online platform.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or a relevant B.Sc. degree with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Natural Sciences at the Intermediate Phase (Grades 7-9). Proven experience and comfort with online teaching platforms and digital educational tools. Strong understanding of the South African CAPS curriculum for Natural Sciences. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and virtual classroom management skills. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting. A passion for science education and inspiring curiosity in young learners. SACE registration is required. Proficiency in developing digital learning content and resources.

Benefits

This position offers an annual salary of R , reflecting the candidate's experience and the demands of a remote teaching role. As a fully remote position, you gain the flexibility to work from any location, eliminating commuting and offering significant work-life balance. Our client provides opportunities for professional development in online pedagogy and digital tools. You will be part of an innovative and supportive team dedicated to delivering quality education remotely. While this is a remote role, the focus remains on providing an excellent educational experience to students in the Queenstown area and beyond. Access to online teaching resources and platforms is provided.