Curriculum Developer - Mathematics

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Access to professional networks

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Curriculum Developer specializing in Mathematics to design and refine curricula across educational levels. The role emphasizes creating engaging, standards-aligned content and advancing pedagogical approaches.

You will collaborate with educators and instructional designers in a hybrid work environment, pilot new components, and ensure materials are current with educational research and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Significant experience in curriculum development, particularly in mathematics education.
• Deep understanding of mathematics pedagogy, learning theories, and educational technology.
• Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and update mathematics curricula for diverse educational contexts, ensuring alignment with national standards.
• Create engaging learning materials, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and digital resources.
• Conduct research on best practices in mathematics education and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Pilot new curriculum components and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Mathematics pedagogy

Educational research

Academic writing

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive educational organization based in Sandton , is seeking an experienced Curriculum Developer specializing in Mathematics to design and refine educational content. This role involves creating innovative, engaging, and standards-aligned mathematics curricula for various educational levels. You will play a key part in shaping pedagogical approaches and ensuring that learning materials are effective, accessible, and up-to-date with current educational research and industry trends. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the flexibility of hybrid engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and update mathematics curricula for diverse educational contexts, ensuring alignment with national standards.
• Create engaging learning materials, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and digital resources.
• Conduct research on best practices in mathematics education and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Pilot new curriculum components and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Significant experience in curriculum development, particularly in mathematics education.
• Deep understanding of mathematics pedagogy, learning theories, and educational technology.
• Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive contract compensation based on expertise and project scope.
• Opportunity to influence educational content on a significant scale.
• Flexible working arrangements, combining remote and in-office work.
• Access to professional networks and development opportunities.
• Contribution to advancing mathematics education standards.