Online Child Development Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Professional development funding

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop online programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Online Child Development Specialist in Durban to provide remote parent guidance and develop online resources for early childhood development. The role combines remote work with occasional in-person collaboration, supporting families and caregivers.

You will create informative content, run online workshops, and offer virtual consultations while staying updated on current research in child psychology and early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in providing parent education or family support services, preferably with an online component.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid model.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging online resources, articles, and guides focused on child development milestones and parenting strategies.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and Q&A sessions for parents, addressing common concerns and providing expert advice.
• Conduct virtual consultations with families to offer personalized support and guidance on child-rearing challenges.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote online resources and program offerings.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in child psychology and early childhood education.

Skills

Content creation

Virtual workshop facilitation

Digital communication

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Online learning platforms

Content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a motivated Online Child Development Specialist to join their team in Durban . This role focuses on providing remote support and guidance for parents and caregivers, alongside developing online resources for early childhood development. You will leverage your expertise to create informative content and facilitate online workshops, contributing to the nurturing of young minds. This hybrid role offers a blend of remote work and occasional in-person collaboration, ideal for someone looking for flexibility while maintaining a connection with a local team. Join us in making a positive impact on family support systems and early learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging online resources, articles, and guides focused on child development milestones and parenting strategies.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and Q&A sessions for parents, addressing common concerns and providing expert advice.
• Conduct virtual consultations with families to offer personalized support and guidance on child-rearing challenges.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote online resources and program offerings.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in child psychology and early childhood education.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in providing parent education or family support services, preferably with an online component.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid model.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and content creation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary based on hours worked.
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model combining remote and in-office opportunities.
• Professional development funding for relevant courses and conferences.
• A supportive team environment focused on community impact.
• Opportunities to develop innovative online programs for families.