Curriculum Developer - STEM

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Remote work

Impactful projects

Team collaboration

National impact

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Curriculum Developer to design STEM curricula for online and blended learning on a remote, contract basis. You will craft frameworks, lessons, activities, and assessments that meet current standards and foster inquiry, evidence-based reasoning, and problem-solving across educational levels.

We seek a proactive educator with a Master\'s in STEM or Education, strong research and writing skills, and proven ability to collaborate remotely with SMEs, instructional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field or Education.
• Proven experience in curriculum development with a focus on STEM.
• Deep understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional design methodologies for online and blended learning.
• Excellent research, writing, and content creation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Familiarity with current trends and innovations in STEM education and technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and educational resources.
• Create engaging and interactive learning activities, projects, and assessments that promote deep understanding of STEM concepts.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national educational standards and best practices in STEM education.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and educators to refine curriculum materials.
• Develop clear learning objectives and ensure that all curriculum components effectively address these objectives.
• Review and revise existing curriculum to incorporate new pedagogical approaches and technological advancements.

Skills

Curriculum development

STEM education

Instructional design

Remote collaboration

Research & writing

Education

Master's degree in STEM or Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM education to join their team on a contract basis. This remote role involves designing and developing innovative, engaging, and effective STEM curricula for various educational levels. You will be instrumental in creating learning materials, assessments, and pedagogical approaches that align with current educational standards and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled educator to contribute to cutting-edge educational content from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and educational resources.
• Create engaging and interactive learning activities, projects, and assessments that promote deep understanding of STEM concepts.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national educational standards and best practices in STEM education.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and educators to refine curriculum materials.
• Develop clear learning objectives and ensure that all curriculum components effectively address these objectives.
• Review and revise existing curriculum to incorporate new pedagogical approaches and technological advancements.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or Education.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, with a strong focus on STEM education.
• Deep understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional design methodologies for online and blended learning.
• Excellent research, writing, and content creation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Familiarity with current trends and innovations in STEM education and technology integration.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience and project scope.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing work from any location.
• Opportunity to shape influential STEM educational programs.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced educational professionals.
• Contribute to advancing STEM education nationwide.