Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Generous leave policy

Remote work equipment provided

Impact global learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist to design, develop, and refine digital learning content for young children. You will lead the creation of engaging online curricula, activities, and resources that support early literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development.

In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with designers, developers, and education experts to ensure content meets international standards and remains accessible.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least 7 years of curriculum design and development in early childhood.
• Proven track record in creating digital learning content.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience working in fully remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive, research-based early childhood curricula for digital platforms.
• Create engaging lesson plans, activities, and online learning materials.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and multimedia developers.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with global standards for early childhood education.
• Conduct needs assessments and analyze user feedback to improve curricula.
• Stay updated on trends in early education and ed-tech.
• Provide expert consultation on pedagogical best practices for young learners.
• Develop assessment tools to measure learning outcomes remotely.
• Write clear, concise content for educational resources and guides.

Skills

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Remote collaboration

Project management

Pedagogical principles

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

LMS

Educational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking educational technology company, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist. This role is fully remote and focuses on the design, development, and refinement of engaging digital learning experiences for young children. You will be at the forefront of shaping innovative educational content that supports early literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about leveraging technology to make learning accessible and fun. You will collaborate with a team of designers, developers, and other educational experts to bring cutting-edge learning solutions to life. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of pedagogical principles and a flair for creating content that captivates young minds in a virtual environment. We are committed to fostering a remote-first culture that empowers our team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive, research-based early childhood curricula for digital platforms.
• Create engaging lesson plans, activities, and learning materials suitable for online delivery.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and multimedia developers to produce interactive learning content.
• Ensure all curriculum content aligns with national and international early childhood education standards.
• Conduct needs assessments and analyze user feedback to iterate and improve existing curricula.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in early childhood education and ed-tech.
• Provide expert consultation to internal teams on pedagogical best practices for young learners.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to measure learning outcomes effectively in a remote setting.
• Write clear, concise, and inspiring content for educational resources and parent guides.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in curriculum design and development for early childhood education.
• Proven track record of creating successful digital learning content.
• Exceptional understanding of child development theories and learning methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in relevant educational software and learning management systems.
• Experience working in a fully remote team environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be based in **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to impact global early childhood education.
• Professional development budget for conferences and courses.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Generous leave policy.
• State-of-the-art remote work equipment provided.
• Contribute to a company dedicated to making learning accessible worldwide.