Educational Technologist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Access to modern resources

Contribution to digital learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Technologist to join our team in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on integrating innovative technologies into the learning environment to boost student engagement and outcomes.

You will work with educators to identify technology needs, provide training, and support the implementation of digital learning tools and platforms, promoting digital literacy throughout the Western Cape education community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in educational technology support or instructional technology.
• Proficiency with LMS, digital content creation tools, and multimedia software.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and how technology can enhance learning.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of technology into teaching and learning across various departments.
• Provide training and ongoing technical support to faculty and staff on educational software and hardware.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies and digital tools.
• Develop and maintain digital learning resources and platforms, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Assist in the development and implementation of digital literacy programs for students and staff.

Skills

Educational technology

LMS

Content creation

Pedagogy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Information Technology

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Multimedia software

Digital content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Educational Technologist to join their team in Mossel Bay . This role is dedicated to integrating innovative technologies into the learning environment to enhance student engagement and improve educational outcomes. You will work closely with educators to identify their technology needs, provide training, and support the implementation of digital learning tools and platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about the intersection of technology and education, skilled in various educational software, and adept at facilitating digital literacy initiatives within the Western Cape educational community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration of technology into teaching and learning across various departments.
• Provide training and ongoing technical support to faculty and staff on educational software and hardware.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies and digital tools.
• Develop and maintain digital learning resources and platforms, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Assist in the development and implementation of digital literacy programs for students and staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in educational technology support or instructional technology.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), digital content creation tools, and multimedia software.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and how technology can enhance learning.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in emerging educational technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
• Access to modern technological resources and training programs.
• Contribution to enhancing digital learning experiences for students.