Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Leadership in edtech

Professional development budget

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer to design and build an innovative digital learning platform for young learners from home. This fully remote role requires a visionary educator who can translate pedagogical principles into engaging online experiences and ensure accessibility and quality for children everywhere.

You will lead development of research-based preschool and early elementary curricula, collaborate with designers and developers, and stay

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 6+ years in curriculum development, including digital platforms.
• Proven track record of successful online learning programs.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of child development and learning theories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a research-based digital curriculum for preschool and early elementary ages.
• Create multimedia content: interactive exercises, games, explainer videos.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, and software developers.
• Ensure content is culturally responsive and aligned with global standards.
• Stay current with trends in digital education and child development.

Skills

Curriculum design

Early childhood education

Remote collaboration

Digital learning

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and expert Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer to design and build an innovative digital learning platform for young learners. This fully remote role requires a visionary individual who can translate pedagogical principles into engaging, interactive, and effective online educational experiences. You will be at the forefront of developing a curriculum that supports holistic child development, ensuring accessibility and quality for children everywhere. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of early education technology from your home office, ideally situated within commuting distance of Polokwane should occasional team meet-ups be required, but primarily operating remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a comprehensive, research-based curriculum for preschool and early elementary ages, delivered digitally.
• Create engaging multimedia content, including interactive exercises, educational games, and explainer videos.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, animators, and software developers to bring curriculum to life.
• Ensure curriculum content is culturally responsive, inclusive, and aligned with global early learning standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in digital education and child development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in curriculum development, with a significant portion in early childhood education and digital platforms.
• Proven track record of creating successful online learning programs.
• Exceptional remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of child development, learning theories, and pedagogical best practices.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a great work-life balance.
• The chance to lead innovation in early childhood digital learning.
• Generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team environment.