Online Curriculum Developer - STEM

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Online Curriculum Developer with a STEM focus for a fully remote role. You will design engaging online courses, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure pedagogical soundness using Storyline, Captivate, and LMS platforms.

The position offers flexibility to work from anywhere with a global reach. You should hold a Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field, Education, or Instructional Design and demonstrate strong instructional design principles and adult

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM, Education, or Instructional Design.
• Experience in curriculum development for online or e-learning environments.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and LMS.
• Strong instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses and learning materials for various STEM disciplines.
• Incorporate interactive elements, multimedia, and assessments to optimize the learning experience.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Utilize LMS and authoring tools to build and deploy curriculum.
• Stay current with trends in online education, instructional design, and educational technology.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM, Education, or Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and experienced Online Curriculum Developer with a specialization in STEM subjects to join their remote team, based conceptually near Durban . This role is crucial in designing and developing engaging, interactive, and effective online learning modules for secondary and tertiary students. You will leverage your expertise in instructional design and subject matter to create content that is both pedagogically sound and technologically innovative. This is a fully remote position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to a global educational platform that aims to make quality STEM education accessible to all.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses and learning materials for various STEM disciplines.
• Incorporate interactive elements, multimedia, and assessments to optimize the learning experience.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools to build and deploy curriculum.
• Stay current with trends in online education, instructional design, and educational technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, Education, or Instructional Design.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, specifically for online or e-learning environments.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience and project scope.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful educational projects with a global reach.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with access to project management tools.
• Potential for ongoing contract work based on performance and project needs.