Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Global collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer to design and refine digital learning content for ages 3-7. You will create lesson plans, activities, and assessments for online delivery, collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts.

This fully remote role supports a global team and requires strong development in early childhood education and English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years developing early childhood curriculum for digital/online contexts.
• Proven track record of creating engaging learning materials.
• Strong knowledge of child development and learning standards.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop age-appropriate curriculum for online delivery (ages 3-7).
• Create lesson plans, activities, modules, and assessments.
• Ensure content aligns with early learning standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, graphic designers, and SMEs.
• Research trends and methodologies to enhance curriculum.
• Develop content for various learning modalities (videos, games, interactive exercises).
• Review and revise existing materials for relevance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the educational strategy and vision of the company.
• Manage project timelines and deliver content on schedule.
• Provide input on UX and platform functionality from an educational perspective.

Skills

Curriculum development

Early childhood education

Content creation

Editing/writing

Project management

Remote collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is an innovative international ed-tech company focused on revolutionizing early childhood education through digital platforms. We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer to join our global team. This fully remote position is perfect for an educator who is passionate about creating high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning materials for young children (ages 3-7). You will be responsible for designing, developing, and refining curriculum content delivered via our interactive online learning environment. This role requires creativity, a deep understanding of early learning principles, and the ability to translate educational concepts into compelling digital experiences. Although this position is fully remote, it is based with reference to operational coordination in Kimberley, Northern Cape . If you are a forward-thinking educator ready to shape the future of online learning, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for early childhood education (ages 3-7) for online delivery.
• Create lesson plans, activities, learning modules, and assessment tools.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with early learning standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, graphic designers, and subject matter experts.
• Research educational trends, technologies, and methodologies to enhance curriculum.
• Develop content for various learning modalities, including interactive exercises, videos, and games.
• Review and revise existing curriculum materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the overall educational strategy and vision of the company.
• Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality content on schedule.
• Provide input on the user experience and platform functionality from an educational perspective.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing early childhood education curriculum, preferably with digital or online components.
• Proven track record of creating effective and engaging learning materials.
• Deep understanding of child development principles, pedagogical theories, and learning standards.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools and platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience in remote collaboration and project management is a plus.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• A competitive annual contract salary of ZAR .
• Opportunity to work with a global team and impact early childhood education worldwide.
• Contribution to innovative digital learning products.
• Professional development in the growing field of EdTech.