Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 920,000 - 1,380,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position with flexible/hy

Competitive contractor rate

Collaborative and innovative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer to design engaging digital learning experiences for children aged 3-7. This fully remote role involves conceptualizing, developing, and refining curriculum modules that align with learning standards and best practices.

You will collaborate with designers, developers, and subject matter experts to create content that is educational and captivating for young learners, working in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in curriculum design and development for early childhood.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant curriculum development work.
• Experience with digital learning platforms and e-learning tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive early childhood curriculum for digital platforms.
• Create engaging learning activities, lesson plans, and content outlines.
• Ensure curriculum content is developmentally appropriate, accurate, and meets learning objectives.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and multimedia developers to produce interactive learning materials.
• Conduct research on early learning methodologies and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Align curriculum with national and international early childhood education standards.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise and review content for quality and accuracy.
• Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's educational offerings.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

E-learning platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a forward-thinking EdTech company seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Developer. This fully remote role is essential for designing engaging and innovative digital learning experiences for young children aged 3-7. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and refining curriculum modules that align with early learning standards and pedagogical best practices. This position requires a deep understanding of child development, instructional design principles, and a knack for creating content that is both educational and captivating for young learners. You will work collaboratively with a distributed team of designers, developers, and subject matter experts to bring these digital learning solutions to life. This is a remote-first opportunity, allowing you to contribute from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive early childhood curriculum for digital platforms.
• Create engaging learning activities, lesson plans, and content outlines.
• Ensure curriculum content is developmentally appropriate, accurate, and meets learning objectives.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and multimedia developers to produce interactive learning materials.
• Conduct research on early learning methodologies and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Align curriculum with national and international early childhood education standards.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise and review content for quality and accuracy.
• Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's educational offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in curriculum design and development, specifically for early childhood education.
• Proven ability to create engaging and age-appropriate learning content.
• Strong understanding of child development, learning theories, and educational psychology.
• Experience with digital learning platforms and e-learning tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant curriculum development work is required.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexibility in working hours.
• Competitive contractor rate, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital early childhood education.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team.
• Work on exciting and impactful projects from the comfort of your home.