Curriculum Developer: STEM Education

Placements24; United States; À distance; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional growth in curriculum设计与教育

Collaborative virtual team environment

Access to learning resources

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a creative Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM education for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and refine STEM curricula and learning materials for diverse learners, ensuring alignment with national standards.

Remote collaboration with educators and instructional designers is core to the role. Required are a STEM or education degree and 5+ years in curriculum development, with strong pedagogy, writing, and LMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in curriculum development, preferably STEM-focused.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical theories and instructional design for STEM.
• Excellent writing, editing, and remote collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with LMS and content authoring tools.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Create engaging materials including digital resources, assessments, and projects.
• Align curriculum with national frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate virtually with SMEs, educators, and instructional designers.
• Research best practices in STEM education and technologies.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure learning and curriculum effectiveness.
• Review and revise existing materials for relevance and quality.
• Develop professional development resources for educators implementing the curriculum.
• Manage curriculum development projects in a remote environment.
• Stay updated on STEM trends and educational methodologies.

Connaissances

Curriculum development

STEM education expertise

Remote collaboration

Writing & editing

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education

Master's degree advantageous

Outils

LMS

Content authoring software

Digital learning tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and refining innovative STEM curricula and learning materials for various age groups, ensuring they are engaging, relevant, and aligned with national educational standards. The role requires a deep understanding of effective pedagogical approaches for STEM subjects, as well as a passion for making complex concepts accessible and exciting for learners. You will collaborate closely with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers in a virtual setting to create transformative learning experiences. This remote-first role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on STEM education across South Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Create engaging and interactive STEM educational materials, including digital resources, assessments, and projects.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national educational frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate virtually with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to refine content.
• Conduct research on best practices in STEM education and emerging technologies.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure student learning and curriculum effectiveness.
• Review and revise existing curriculum materials to ensure relevance and quality.
• Contribute to the development of professional development resources for educators implementing the STEM curriculum.
• Manage curriculum development projects from conception to completion in a remote environment.
• Stay abreast of advancements and trends in STEM fields and educational methodologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or Education is required; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum development, preferably with a focus on STEM education.
• Proven experience in designing engaging and effective learning materials for diverse learners.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical theories and instructional design principles relevant to STEM.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, tailored for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with digital learning tools, learning management systems (LMS), and content authoring software.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A passion for promoting STEM literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working in educational technology or online learning environments.
• Candidates based within commuting distance of Klerksdorp may have an advantage for occasional team gatherings, but the role is fully remote.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape innovative STEM learning experiences.
• Professional growth in curriculum design and educational technology.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Make a significant impact on education across the country.
• Access to resources for continuous learning and development.