Fully Remote Physics Educator — Online STEM Courses

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Online STEM Educator specialized in Physics to design, develop, and deliver engaging online courses from a remote setup. The role focuses on leveraging multimedia content and interactive simulations to teach physics across South Africa and beyond.

You will facilitate live sessions, assess student work, and collaborate with curriculum designers to refine content. A Master's in Physics and 4+ years of online teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Science Education, or related STEM field.
• At least 4 years of experience in teaching or curriculum development, online or distance learning.
• Proficiency with LMS and virtual classroom tools (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard; Zoom/Google Meet).
• Experience creating digital learning content (videos, interactive modules, simulations).
• Strong understanding of online pedagogy and remote student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver online physics courses with interactive simulations, virtual labs, and multimedia content.
• Facilitate live online sessions, webinars, and Q&A forums to support learning.
• Develop and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams with constructive feedback.
• Monitor student progress via the LMS and intervene to provide support.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers to enhance content for online delivery.
• Stay updated on trends in online STEM education and physics pedagogy.
• Contribute to development of new online STEM programs and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to students encountering platform issues.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to strategic direction.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum design

Digital pedagogy

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Education/Curriculum development

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Zoom

Google Meet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Online STEM Educator specialized in Physics to design, develop, and deliver engaging online courses from a remote setup. The role focuses on leveraging multimedia content and interactive simulations to teach physics across South Africa and beyond.

You will facilitate live sessions, assess student work, and collaborate with curriculum designers to refine content. A Master's in Physics and 4+ years of online teaching experience are required.