Remote Childcare Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Remote Childcare Curriculum Developer to design educational programs for early learners (0-6 years). You will conceptualize, structure, and write curriculum content that aligns with development milestones and best practices, delivered virtually or as supplementary materials from your home office.

You will work independently, researching standards, creating lesson plans and activities, and developing assessment tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in curriculum development for early childhood education.
• Strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and learning theories.
• Excellent writing, editing, and instructional design skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Experience with digital learning platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop comprehensive curriculum frameworks for early childhood education programs.
• Create engaging lesson plans, activity guides, and learning materials for ages 0–6.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with national and international early learning standards.
• Develop assessment tools to track children's progress.
• Collaborate with educational consultants remotely to refine content.
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control for all materials.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Academic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Childcare Curriculum Developer to design innovative educational programs for early learners. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, structuring, and writing engaging curriculum content that aligns with developmental milestones and educational best practices for children up to age six. You will work independently, leveraging your expertise to create resources that can be delivered virtually or as supplementary materials. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator with a passion for curriculum design and a knack for translating learning objectives into practical, fun activities for young children, all from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop comprehensive curriculum frameworks for early childhood education programs.
• Create engaging lesson plans, activity guides, and learning materials suitable for various age groups (0-6 years).
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national and international early learning standards and best practices.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to track children's progress effectively.
• Collaborate with educational consultants and instructional designers remotely to refine content.
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control for all curriculum materials developed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in curriculum development for early childhood education.
• Strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and learning theories.
• Excellent writing, editing, and instructional design skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and online educational resources is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Studies, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate with potential for ongoing projects.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape the educational experience for many young children.
• Direct contribution to innovative early learning initiatives.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with regular check-ins.