Educational Technologist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Technologist to support educational institutions remotely, integrating technology into teaching and learning environments. You will provide technical support, training, and guidance on digital learning platforms and tools.

The role requires strong technical acumen, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for improving educational outcomes. This position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to contribute from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology or related field.
• Proven experience with LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Strong understanding of instructional design and how technology supports learning.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and remote training skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support the integration of educational technologies and digital learning platforms across academic programs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to faculty, staff, and students on LMS and online collaboration tools.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies to enhance learning effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and support materials for users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to educational software and hardware in a remote setting.

Skills

LMS support

Instructional design

Technical troubleshooting

Remote training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology or related field

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and innovative Educational Technologist to join their team, supporting educational institutions remotely. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for integrating technology effectively into teaching and learning environments, enhancing the educational experience for students and educators alike. You will provide technical support, training, and guidance on various digital learning platforms and tools. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes and possesses strong technical acumen combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to contribute from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support the integration of educational technologies and digital learning platforms across various academic programs.


• Provide technical assistance and training to faculty, staff, and students on the use of learning management systems (LMS), online collaboration tools, and multimedia resources.


• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies and software solutions to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and support materials for educational technology users.


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to educational software and hardware in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Proven experience working with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and other educational software.


• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and how technology can support learning.


• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Superior communication, interpersonal, and training skills, adaptable to a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for professional development and certification in educational technology.


• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.


• A supportive and collaborative remote team environment focused on innovation in education.