Remote Director of Educational Programs

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully remote work arrangement

Bonuses and recognition programs

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Educational Program Developer to spearhead the design and refinement of our educational offerings. This remote leadership role guides a distributed team of developers and instructional designers, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that meet learner needs.

The ideal candidate has a strong pedagogy background, excellent stakeholder communication, and a proven track record managing complex curriculum projects from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in educational program development, with at least 3 years in leadership or management.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex curriculum development projects.
• Expertise in adult learning, instructional design methodologies, and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of new educational programs and curriculum frameworks.
• Mentor a team of educational program developers and instructional designers.
• Oversee the program development lifecycle from needs analysis to delivery.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical soundness.
• Apply instructional design theories to create engaging learning experiences.
• Conduct QA reviews of all materials.
• Stay updated on educational trends and technologies and integrate them.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, and allocate resources.
• Present proposals and progress reports to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Educational program development

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Project management

Communication

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Articulate Storyline

Captivate/other authoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Educational Program Developer to spearhead the design and refinement of our educational offerings. This remote leadership role guides a distributed team of developers and instructional designers, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that meet learner needs.

The ideal candidate has a strong pedagogy background, excellent stakeholder communication, and a proven track record managing complex curriculum projects from concept to delivery.