Hybrid Early Years Curriculum Leader (Ages 3-6)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Provident fund

Medical aid

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an innovative Early Years Curriculum Coordinator to design, implement, and refine the curriculum for ages 3–6, lead a team of educators, and align programs with international best practices. The hybrid role combines remote strategy work with on-site training, classroom observations and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in ECE or Curriculum Development, with 6+ years in ECE, strong leadership, and proficiency with EYFS/IB PYP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in early childhood education, with 3+ years in curriculum development or leadership.
• Experience designing and implementing inquiry-based and play-based curricula.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hybrid work experience: remote strategy and on-site engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of the early years curriculum (ages 3-6).
• Provide professional development and ongoing support to teaching staff.
• Conduct regular classroom observations for curriculum fidelity.
• Collaborate with educators to create engaging learning experiences using play-based learning.
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
• Research and integrate current trends in early childhood education.
• Manage curriculum resources and materials.
• Communicate curriculum initiatives to leadership, educators, and parents.
• Champion a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an innovative Early Years Curriculum Coordinator to design, implement, and refine the curriculum for ages 3–6, lead a team of educators, and align programs with international best practices. The hybrid role combines remote strategy work with on-site training, classroom observations and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in ECE or Curriculum Development, with 6+ years in ECE, strong leadership, and proficiency with EYFS/IB PYP frameworks.