Curriculum Developer - STEM

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Conference attendance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an innovative Curriculum Developer (STEM) to design, develop and implement curricula aligned with national standards and 21st-century learning.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, educators and instructional designers to create engaging materials and assessment strategies, and provide training on the new curricula.

This is a leadership role shaping STEM education in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development or related STEM field.
• Extensive curriculum design and development experience with STEM focus.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and assessment methods.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula with objectives and assessments.
• Create engaging digital resources, activities and projects.
• Collaborate with SMEs and educators for pedagogical soundness.
• Review curricula to incorporate new research and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with national/international standards and provide training.

Skills

Curriculum design

STEM education

Instructional design

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Education or related STEM field

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Curriculum Developer with a specialization in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects for their educational programs in Sandton . This role is critical in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge curricula that align with national standards and promote 21st-century learning skills. You will work closely with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to create engaging and effective learning materials. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a visionary educator committed to advancing STEM education in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula, including lesson plans, learning objectives, and assessment strategies.
• Create engaging and interactive educational content, such as digital resources, activities, and projects.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to ensure curriculum accuracy and pedagogical soundness.
• Review and revise existing curricula to incorporate new research, technologies, and educational best practices.
• Ensure curricula meet relevant national and international educational standards and requirements.
• Provide training and support to educators on the implementation of the new curricula.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related STEM field.
• Extensive experience in curriculum design and development, with a strong focus on STEM education.
• In-depth knowledge of pedagogy, instructional design principles, and assessment methods.
• Proficiency in utilizing educational technology and digital learning tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the future of STEM education in Sandton .
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.