Remote Child Development Program Coordinator

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Career growth in ECE

Collaborative virtual team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Child Development Program Coordinator to oversee early intervention programs for families and children. This fully remote role focuses on coordinating services, liaising with stakeholders, developing program materials, and ensuring effective remote delivery of support.

You will need a Master’s degree and proven experience in program coordination within child development or related fields, with excellent remote communication and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating early intervention or child development programs.
• Strong understanding of child development stages and related challenges.
• Excellent remote project management, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation, and evaluation of remote child development programs.
• Liaise with families, educators and partners to ensure service delivery.
• Develop and curate digital resources and materials for participants.
• Monitor program progress, collect data and produce impact reports.
• Provide virtual guidance and support to program staff and volunteers.

Skills

Remote work coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Collaborative platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Child Development Program Coordinator to manage and enhance their early intervention programs targeting young children and families. Working entirely from home, you will coordinate services, liaise with stakeholders, develop program materials, and ensure the effective delivery of support remotely. This crucial role requires strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of child development principles to facilitate positive outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds, ensuring program reach and impact through virtual channels and coordinated efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of remote child development programs.
• Liaise with families, educators, and community partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Develop and curate digital resources and materials to support program participants.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and generate reports on outcomes and impact.
• Provide virtual guidance and support to program staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Proven experience in program coordination, preferably in child development or early intervention.
• Strong understanding of child development stages and challenges.
• Excellent remote project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and digital platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead impactful programs for child development.
• Professional growth opportunities in program management and ECE.
• A collaborative and mission-driven virtual team environment.