Remote Early Childhood Development Consultant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Travel allowance for occasional site-?

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Early Childhood Development Consultant to support childcare providers across South Africa and beyond. You will develop best-practice frameworks, lead virtual trainings, and provide bespoke consultancy to elevate program quality.

The role leverages deep knowledge of curriculum development, pedagogy, and regulatory standards, with full remote work and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in early childhood education, including curriculum development and program management.
• Proven experience delivering remote training and consultancy.
• Strong understanding of child development theories, learning sciences, and best practices.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early childhood education curricula and pedagogical strategies for diverse age groups.
• Deliver engaging and informative virtual training workshops and webinars for educators and childcare staff.
• Provide remote consultancy services, offering tailored advice on improving program quality and operational efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and regulatory changes in early childhood development and education.
• Create resources, toolkits, and best-practice guides for childcare providers.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations for enhancement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Remote Early Childhood Development Consultant to provide expert guidance and support to their network of childcare providers in the Western Cape region and beyond. This role involves developing best-practice frameworks, delivering virtual training sessions, and offering bespoke consultancy services to enhance the quality of early learning programs. You will leverage your extensive knowledge to advise on curriculum development, pedagogical approaches, and regulatory compliance. This position is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on early childhood education standards across various institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early childhood education curricula and pedagogical strategies for diverse age groups.
• Deliver engaging and informative virtual training workshops and webinars for educators and childcare staff.
• Provide remote consultancy services, offering tailored advice on improving program quality and operational efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and regulatory changes in early childhood development and education.
• Create resources, toolkits, and best-practice guides for childcare providers.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations for enhancement.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in early childhood education, including curriculum development and program management.
• Proven experience in delivering training and consultancy, preferably in a remote or online setting.
• Exceptional understanding of child development theories, learning sciences, and educational best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and learning management systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package for contract duration.
• Flexible work schedule and complete remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape and influence early childhood education standards.
• Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
• Access to cutting-edge research and professional networks.
• Travel allowance for occasional necessary site visits (if applicable).