Educational Consultant - Curriculum Design

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,440,000 - 2,081,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible project-based assignments

Global reach and diverse projects

Portfolio-building consulting

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Educational Consultant for a fully remote contract role. You will partner with educational institutions to assess curricula, design innovative programs, and guide implementation with expert pedagogical strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Education and have 10+ years in curriculum development or educational consulting, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational consulting.
• Proven success in designing and implementing effective curricula across educational levels.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing curricula and instructional strategies.
• Design and develop new curricula frameworks, learning objectives, and content outlines aligned with educational standards and best practices.
• Provide expert recommendations for pedagogical approaches, assessment methods, and technology integration.
• Collaborate closely with educators, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of curriculum changes.
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops for educators on new curriculum implementation and effective teaching methodologies.
• Stay current with educational research, trends, and policy changes impacting curriculum development.

Skills

Curriculum design

Educational consulting

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Learning theories

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Educational Consultant with expertise in curriculum design to join their team on a contract basis. This fully remote role involves partnering with educational institutions to analyze existing curricula, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative, results-driven educational programs. You will leverage your deep understanding of pedagogical principles, learning standards, and instructional design to create effective and engaging curricula that meet the specific needs of diverse student populations and learning objectives, providing expert guidance and strategic solutions to enhance educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing educational curricula and instructional strategies.
• Design and develop new curricula frameworks, learning objectives, and content outlines aligned with educational standards and best practices.
• Provide expert recommendations for pedagogical approaches, assessment methods, and technology integration.
• Collaborate closely with educators, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of curriculum changes.
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops for educators on new curriculum implementation and effective teaching methodologies.
• Stay current with educational research, trends, and policy changes impacting curriculum development.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational consulting.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective curricula across various educational levels.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing flexibility and global reach.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful educational projects for leading institutions.
• Enhance your professional portfolio with significant consulting achievements.
• Flexible project-based assignments aligned with your expertise.