Curriculum Developer - STEM Focus

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350.000 - 700.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Collaborative remote culture

Opportunity to work with educational创新

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Curriculum Developer with a strong STEM focus for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and evaluate curriculum materials aligned with national standards to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students.

You will collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to create engaging learning pathways and assessment strategies that measure outcomes and support professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or teaching with a focus on STEM subjects.
• Proven track record of developing STEM curricula for K-12 or higher education.
• Strong understanding of STEM pedagogy, learning theories, and assessment design.
• Experience with educational technology tools and platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management and ability to manage multiple development cycles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula for various grade levels and learning contexts.
• Create engaging lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and educational resources.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with national educational frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review and validate STEM content accuracy and relevance.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methodologies into curriculum design.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure student learning outcomes and curriculum effectiveness.
• Conduct research on best practices in STEM education and incorporate findings into curriculum development.
• Provide professional development support and resources for educators implementing the curriculum.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and revision of existing curriculum materials.
• Maintain detailed documentation of curriculum development processes and decisions.

Kenntnisse

STEM pedagogy

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Learning theories

Communication skills

Project management

Ausbildung

Master's degree or Ph.D. in STEM / Education / Curriculum Development

Tools

LMS experience

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and innovative Curriculum Developer with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and evaluating high-quality curriculum materials that align with national educational standards and foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students. This role requires a deep understanding of STEM pedagogy, curriculum design principles, and current educational trends. You will collaborate with a team of dedicated educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to create engaging and effective learning pathways. Your work will directly impact the educational journey of countless students, equipping them with the essential skills for future success.

We are looking for a passionate educator who can translate complex scientific and technical concepts into accessible and inspiring learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive STEM curricula for various grade levels and learning contexts.
• Create engaging lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and educational resources.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with national educational frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review and validate STEM content accuracy and relevance.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methodologies into curriculum design.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure student learning outcomes and curriculum effectiveness.
• Conduct research on best practices in STEM education and incorporate findings into curriculum development.
• Provide professional development support and resources for educators implementing the curriculum.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and revision of existing curriculum materials.
• Maintain detailed documentation of curriculum development processes and decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or teaching, with a significant focus on STEM subjects.
• Proven track record of developing engaging and effective STEM curricula for K-12 or higher education.
• Strong understanding of STEM pedagogy, learning theories, and assessment design.
• Experience with educational technology tools and platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to manage multiple development cycles.
• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in a STEM field, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fully remote team structure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package reflecting your expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences and courses.
• Contribution to impactful curriculum projects shaping future education.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work with leading educational innovators.
• Directly influence the quality of STEM education nationwide.