Remote Childcare Program Developer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Global collaboration

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly creative Remote Childcare Program Developer to conceptualize and build online early learning programs for a global audience. You will design curricula, digital content, and engagement strategies, collaborating with educators, designers, and technologists to deliver scalable, high-quality online childcare solutions in a flexible, work-from-anywhere environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in remote projects, innovative curriculum design, and leveraging modern

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Design, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in curriculum development for early years, with digital/online program creation.
• Expertise in child development, pedagogy, and instructional design for young learners.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects in a remote setting.
• Exceptional creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with digital content creation tools and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop online childcare curricula and learning modules.
• Create interactive digital content, activities, and resources for early childhood education.
• Research and integrate emerging trends and technologies in early childhood development and e-learning.
• Develop strategies for engaging children and parents in virtual learning environments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure program quality and effectiveness.
• Evaluate program outcomes and iterate on content and delivery methods based on data and feedback.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Digital content creation

Remote project leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Childcare Program Developer to conceptualize and build innovative early learning programs delivered online. This fully remote role requires a visionary leader who can design curricula, digital learning experiences, and engagement strategies for young children and their families worldwide. You will work collaboratively with a distributed team of educators, designers, and technologists to create impactful and scalable childcare solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of remote early education and contribute to a global mission, operating within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that embraces a flexible, work-from-anywhere culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive, engaging, and age-appropriate online childcare curricula and learning modules.
• Create interactive digital content, activities, and resources for early childhood education.
• Research and integrate emerging trends and technologies in early childhood development and e-learning.
• Develop strategies for engaging children and parents in virtual learning environments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure program quality and effectiveness.
• Evaluate program outcomes and iterate on content and delivery methods based on data and feedback.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Design, or a related field.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in curriculum development for early years, with a proven track record in digital/online program creation.
• Expertise in child development, pedagogy, and instructional design principles for young learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects in a remote setting.
• Exceptional creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with various digital content creation tools and learning management systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for significant bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to influence the global landscape of online early education.
• Access to advanced tools and technologies for program development.
• Collaborative and innovative international team environment.