Online Curriculum Developer - Education

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Fully remote

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Curriculum Developer to design and build engaging educational content for a remote learning platform. This contract role focuses on creating course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and interactive activities across subjects and ages.

You will apply instructional design best practices, collaborate with experts, and deliver high-quality, accessible online learning experiences from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Experience in online curriculum development and instructional design.
• Proficiency with LMS and e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop online courses and learning modules across subjects.
• Create clear learning content with text, multimedia, and interactivity.
• Develop assessments and activities to measure outcomes with feedback.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to refine materials.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional design

Online pedagogy

Content writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

LMS proficiency

E-learning authoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Online Curriculum Developer to design and build engaging educational content for a remote learning platform. This role involves crafting comprehensive course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and interactive activities for various subjects and age groups. You will leverage your expertise in instructional design and educational best practices to create high-quality, accessible online learning experiences. This is a contract position perfect for an innovative educator or instructional designer looking for flexible, remote work and the opportunity to shape the future of online education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses and learning modules across multiple subjects.
• Create clear, concise, and effective learning content, including text, multimedia, and interactive elements.
• Develop assessments and activities that measure learning outcomes and provide feedback opportunities.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with educational standards and pedagogical best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to refine course materials.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible working hours, project-based.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative educational platforms.
• Work with a dynamic and global team.