Part-time Early Years Curriculum Developer (Remote Option Available)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Remote work for select tasks

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Early Years Curriculum Developer for a part-time role to design engaging curricula for children aged 0-5. The position combines on-site collaboration with remote work options for specific development tasks.

You will create learning frameworks aligned with national standards, develop lesson plans and assessments, and collaborate with educators to implement innovative approaches in the early years program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in curriculum development or teaching in the early years sector.
• Strong knowledge of ECD pedagogy, development milestones, and learning theories.
• Proven ability to design creative and effective learning experiences for young children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate curriculum frameworks for 0–5 years.
• Create engaging lesson plans, activities and resources.
• Ensure content aligns with national standards and ECD policies.
• Collaborate with educators and specialists to refine materials.
• Design assessment tools to monitor learning progress.
• Research and integrate innovative teaching methodologies and technologies.
• Prepare training materials for educators on implementation.
• Adapt curriculum components based on feedback and research.

Skills

Curriculum design

Team collaboration

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Curriculum design software

Learning management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Early Years Curriculum Developer to join their dedicated team in Pretoria. This position focuses on designing engaging and educationally sound curricula for children aged 0-5 years. While the primary location is in Pretoria, offering flexibility with a remote option for specific development tasks, the role requires on-site presence for team collaboration and curriculum review sessions. You will be responsible for creating innovative learning frameworks that align with national educational standards and best practices in early childhood development. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of pedagogical approaches for young learners and can translate these into practical, inspiring learning experiences. This is a part-time role offering a rewarding opportunity to influence early education in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive and age-appropriate curriculum frameworks for early years education (0-5 years).
• Create engaging lesson plans, activity ideas, and learning resources that promote holistic child development.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with national educational standards and Early Childhood Development (ECD) policies.
• Collaborate with a team of educators and specialists to review and refine curriculum materials.
• Design assessment tools and strategies to monitor children's learning progress within the curriculum.
• Research and integrate innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies into the curriculum.
• Prepare training materials for educators on the implementation of the new curriculum.
• Adapt and modify existing curriculum components based on feedback and evolving educational research.
• Contribute to the development of educational policies and guidelines for the center.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development or teaching within the early years sector.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, developmental milestones, and learning theories.
• Proven ability to design creative and effective learning experiences for young children.
• Strong research and analytical skills to stay updated on educational best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate curriculum concepts clearly.
• Experience with educational resource creation and adaptation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Familiarity with the educational landscape in Pretoria and South Africa is advantageous.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to early childhood education in Pretoria.
• Collaborative and supportive professional environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Potential for the role to evolve with remote work components.