Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Designer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Early Childhood Educator and Curriculum Developer to join its online learning platform. You will design, create, and refine curriculum materials, lesson plans, and interactive activities for young learners delivered virtually, applying online pedagogy and child development principles.

The role requires collaboration with instructional designers, independent work, and meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in early childhood education with curriculum development.
• Experience creating digital learning content.
• Strong understanding of child development and online learning methodologies.
• Proficient with digital content tools and basic video editing.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate curriculum for preschool to early primary.
• Create digital learning materials, including interactive lessons, games, worksheets, and videos.
• Design online activities that foster cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and other educators to ensure content quality and alignment.
• Research and incorporate best practices in online early childhood education.
• Adapt existing curriculum to suit diverse learning needs and platforms.
• Review and update educational content to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to content strategy discussions.
• Ensure all content adheres to educational standards and safety guidelines for online environments.
• Provide feedback on the usability and effectiveness of the digital learning platform.

Skills

Curriculum development

Early childhood education

Online pedagogy

Digital content creation

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Presentation software

Graphic design tools

Video editing basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Early Childhood Educator and Curriculum Developer to join its online learning platform. You will design, create, and refine curriculum materials, lesson plans, and interactive activities for young learners delivered virtually, applying online pedagogy and child development principles.

The role requires collaboration with instructional designers, independent work, and meeting project deadlines.