Online Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Remote work from anywhere

Professional growth in e-learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Online Curriculum Developer to design and build engaging courses for digital learning platforms. This fully remote role involves writing, structuring, and aligning content with educational standards and effective pedagogy, collaborating with experts to ensure accuracy and impact.

The position offers a flexible, remote work arrangement with opportunities to shape online education for a broad audience and support teams serving Rustenburg students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing online courses and e-learning content.
• Proficiency with LMS and authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses with objectives, content, activities, and assessments.
• Create instructional materials such as scripts, modules, readings, and quizzes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for accuracy and pedagogy.
• Apply best practices in instructional design and e-learning to boost engagement.
• Review and revise curriculum to stay current and effective.
• Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Online Curriculum Developer to design and build innovative educational content for their digital learning platforms. This fully remote role involves conceptualizing, writing, and structuring comprehensive courses that align with educational standards and engaging pedagogical principles. You will be instrumental in shaping the learning experience for a wide audience, working independently to produce high-quality instructional materials. This position offers the opportunity to impact educational delivery on a large scale, contributing your expertise to a forward-thinking organization from anywhere in the world, with key collaborations potentially involving teams supporting Rustenburg students.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and effective online courses, including learning objectives, content, activities, and assessments.
• Create a variety of instructional materials such as video scripts, interactive modules, reading materials, and quizzes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical soundness.
• Incorporate best practices in instructional design and e-learning to enhance learner engagement and retention.
• Review and revise existing curriculum to ensure it remains current, relevant, and effective.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing online courses and e-learning content.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and various authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for a remote position.
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work from any location.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in e-learning.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with experienced professionals.
• Chance to shape the future of online education and reach a broad student base.