Fully Remote ECD Curriculum Designer

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Early Childhood Development (ECD) Curriculum Specialist to design, develop, and refine high-quality curricula for children aged 0-6 from a fully remote setting in South Africa.

You will collaborate with educators, researchers, and program managers to ensure engaging resources that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development across diverse contexts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum design and development for early childhood education programs.
• Proven expertise in child development theories and pedagogical approaches (e.g., play-based learning, Reggio Emilia).
• Strong understanding of assessment strategies for young children.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote team environment across time zones.
• Proficiency in creating engaging digital learning materials and resources.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for virtual interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive ECD curricula aligned with best practices and local contexts.
• Design age-appropriate learning activities, lesson plans, and educational materials.
• Conduct research on current trends to inform curriculum development.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to adapt curricula for diverse learning environments.
• Develop training materials and provide remote support to educators.
• Ensure curricula are inclusive and promote equity for all children.
• Contribute to development of assessment tools to measure outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Write reports, proposals, and other curriculum-related documentation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Remote collaboration

Digital learning materials

Research & writing

Play-based learning

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Digital learning platforms

Educational technology

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Early Childhood Development (ECD) Curriculum Specialist to design, develop, and refine high-quality curricula for children aged 0-6 from a fully remote setting in South Africa.

You will collaborate with educators, researchers, and program managers to ensure engaging resources that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development across diverse contexts.