Educational Technologist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art technology

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an innovative Educational Technologist to integrate technology into teaching and learning. You will evaluate, implement, and support educational technologies to boost student engagement and outcomes, driving digital transformation across the school.

Responsibilities include researching and adopting new tools, training faculty, managing the LMS and digital platforms, creating multimedia content, and troubleshooting education software and hardware.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing educational technologies in academic settings.
• Strong LMS knowledge and ability to support digital learning.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Passion for leveraging technology to improve education.

Responsibilities

• Research, recommend, and implement new educational technologies and digital learning tools.
• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies.
• Develop and manage the school's Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital platforms.
• Create digital learning resources and multimedia content to support curriculum delivery.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware.

Skills

LMS knowledge

Training skills

Digital content creation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Educational Technology

Tools

LMS platforms

Interactive whiteboards

Multimedia tools

Job description

Our client is looking for an innovative Educational Technologist to integrate technology effectively into the teaching and learning processes at their institution in Benoni . You will be responsible for evaluating, implementing, and supporting educational technologies to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes. This role is crucial in driving digital transformation within the school, ensuring educators and students have access to cutting-edge tools and platforms that support modern pedagogy in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Research, recommend, and implement new educational technologies and digital learning tools.
• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies.
• Develop and manage the school's Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital platforms.
• Create digital learning resources and multimedia content to support curriculum delivery.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Educational Technology, Information Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in implementing and supporting educational technologies in an academic setting.
• Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and digital content creation tools.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and communication skills.
• A passion for leveraging technology to improve educational experiences.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with potential for annual reviews.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth through workshops and certifications.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology infrastructure.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.