Online Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 681,000 - 1,361,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Flexible working hours

Global remote work

Collaborative virtual team environment

Potential for long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Online Curriculum Developer to design and build engaging digital learning experiences. This fully remote role involves conceptualizing, structuring, and writing content for online courses, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to produce high-quality materials accessible worldwide, leveraging technology to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of online curriculum development or instructional design experience.
• Proficiency with LMS and e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop online course content including lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate topics into engaging digital modules.
• Ensure materials meet instructional design and accessibility standards.
• Create interactive elements and assessments that promote active learning.
• Review and revise courses to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Skills

LMS proficiency

Pedagogical knowledge

Strong writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

e-learning authoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Online Curriculum Developer to design and build engaging digital learning experiences. This fully remote position involves conceptualizing, structuring, and writing content for various online courses, ensuring pedagogical soundness and alignment with learning objectives. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to produce high-quality educational materials accessible globally. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer who is passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful online education, working from anywhere in the world to support learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive online course content, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and multimedia elements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into accessible and engaging digital learning modules.
• Ensure all curriculum materials adhere to instructional design best practices and accessibility standards.
• Create interactive elements and assessments that promote active learning and knowledge retention.
• Review and revise existing online courses to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in online curriculum development or instructional design.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and various e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate, commensurate with experience and project scope.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere globally.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative online educational programs impacting diverse learners.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Potential for long-term engagement on future curriculum development projects.