Early Learning Specialist & Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 711,000 - 852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive rate

Contract extension potential

Collaborative environment

Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Early Learning Specialist & Curriculum Developer for a contract in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, develop and refine engaging curriculum materials for infants to preschoolers, ensuring alignment with national standards and using innovative teaching methods.

Hybrid work allows collaboration in-office with remote development time. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Early Childhood Education with at least four years experience in curriculum design and a proven

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development or early learning program design.
• Proven expertise in creating age-appropriate educational content for young children.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning principles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in educational software and digital content creation tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Creativity and a passion for innovative early childhood education.
• Portfolio of previous curriculum development work is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, engaging curriculum content for early childhood education programs.
• Create lesson plans, activity guides, and learning materials for various age groups (infants to preschoolers).
• Ensure all curriculum aligns with national educational standards and best practices in early learning.
• Research and incorporate innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
• Collaborate with a team of educators and designers to refine curriculum content.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to track child development.
• Adapt curriculum materials for both in-person and potential online delivery formats.
• Review and update existing curriculum to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and training to educators on curriculum implementation.
• Maintain project timelines and deliver high-quality work within agreed-upon deadlines.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of educational programming.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Digital content creation

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Educational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and knowledgeable Early Learning Specialist & Curriculum Developer for a contract position based in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**. This role focuses on designing, developing, and refining innovative curriculum materials and educational programs for young children, primarily for use in early childhood centers and potentially for remote learning platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong pedagogical background, exceptional writing skills, and a deep understanding of child development and effective learning strategies. You will work collaboratively with educational teams to create engaging, age-appropriate, and developmentally sound content. This contract role offers the flexibility of hybrid work, combining in-office collaboration with remote development time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, engaging curriculum content for early childhood education programs.
• Create lesson plans, activity guides, and learning materials for various age groups (infants to preschoolers).
• Ensure all curriculum aligns with national educational standards and best practices in early learning.
• Research and incorporate innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
• Collaborate with a team of educators and designers to refine curriculum content.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to track child development.
• Adapt curriculum materials for both in-person and potential online delivery formats.
• Review and update existing curriculum to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and training to educators on curriculum implementation.
• Maintain project timelines and deliver high-quality work within agreed-upon deadlines.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of educational programming.

Requirements

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development or early learning program design.
• Proven expertise in creating age-appropriate educational content for young children.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning principles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in educational software and digital content creation tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Creativity and a passion for innovative early childhood education.
• Portfolio of previous curriculum development work is highly recommended.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate of R70000, depending on project scope and duration.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to shape innovative educational programs in **Sandton**.
• Gain experience with a leading organization in early childhood education.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.