Educational Content Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional growth

Innovative culture

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Educational Content Specialist to join their fully remote team. You will develop, curate, and refine digital educational materials aligned with current pedagogy and curriculum standards, partnering with educators and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, engagement, and effectiveness for a global learner base.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in education, exceptional content development skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in educational content creation, editing, or curriculum design.
• Strong understanding of learning theories, instructional design principles, and assessment strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and edit high-quality educational content for various platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and pedagogical soundness.
• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging and effective learning materials, including text, multimedia, and interactive elements.
• Ensure all content adheres to style guides, accessibility standards, and copyright regulations.
• Stay abreast of educational trends and emerging technologies to inform content development strategies.

Skills

Content development

Educational theory

Instructional design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education / Curriculum Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Educational Content Specialist to join their innovative remote team. This role is pivotal in creating, curating, and refining digital educational materials that align with cutting-edge pedagogical approaches and curriculum standards. You will work closely with educators and subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and effective for learners. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in education, exceptional content development skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences, contributing to a high-quality educational offering accessible globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and edit high-quality educational content for various platforms and target audiences.


• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and pedagogical soundness.


• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging and effective learning materials, including text, multimedia, and interactive elements.


• Ensure all content adheres to style guides, accessibility standards, and copyright regulations.


• Stay abreast of educational trends and emerging technologies to inform content development strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.


• Proven experience in educational content creation, editing, or curriculum design.


• Strong understanding of learning theories, instructional design principles, and assessment strategies.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in the EdTech sector.


• A dynamic and supportive work culture focused on innovation.


• The chance to shape impactful educational resources used by learners worldwide.