Curriculum Developer - STEM Focus

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 386,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate for contractor

Flexible remote working hours

Impactful educational projects

Access to edtech resources

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative and analytical Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM to join our Centurion-based team. You will design, develop, and revise curricula that align with national and international standards, creating engaging content, learning materials, and assessments to promote critical thinking in STEM.

This contractor role offers flexible remote hours, access to cutting-edge educational technology, and potential contract extensions based on project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Education, Curriculum Design, or a STEM field.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational content creation.
• Strong understanding of STEM pedagogy and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency with e-learning tools, LMS, and digital content development software.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Create engaging and interactive digital learning resources, including online modules and simulations.
• Develop assessment strategies and tools to measure student learning outcomes in STEM disciplines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, teachers, and instructional designers to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Stay abreast of current trends and research in STEM education and educational technology.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

STEM pedagogy

LMS proficiency

Research & writing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Education or STEM

Tools

LMS

Content authoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Curriculum Developer with a specialization in STEM subjects to join their dynamic team. This role is based in Centurion and involves designing, developing, and revising innovative educational curricula that align with national and international standards. You will be responsible for creating engaging content, learning materials, and assessment tools that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to influence educational content across various levels, working remotely to shape the future of STEM education in Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Create engaging and interactive digital learning resources, including online modules and simulations.
• Develop assessment strategies and tools to measure student learning outcomes in STEM disciplines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, teachers, and instructional designers to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Stay abreast of current trends and research in STEM education and educational technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Design, or a relevant STEM field.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational content creation.
• Strong understanding of STEM pedagogy and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency with e-learning tools, learning management systems (LMS), and digital content development software.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for contractor position.
• Flexible remote working hours and location.
• Opportunity to work on impactful educational projects.
• Access to cutting-edge educational technology and resources.
• Potential for contract extension based on project performance.