Remote Early Childhood Educator - Curriculum Development

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible schedule

Competitive contractor rate

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24, a leading online education platform, seeks a Remote Early Childhood Educator to design and refine digital curricula for young learners worldwide. In this fully remote role, you will create engaging materials, collaborate with designers and subject matter experts, and ensure content aligns with developmentally appropriate standards.

A portfolio of curriculum work is highly valued. The position offers a flexible schedule, a competitive contractor rate, and the opportunity to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in early childhood education with curriculum development.
• Experience creating engaging digital learning content for young children.
• Proficiency with online learning technologies and remote pedagogy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Portfolio of curriculum/content work recommended.
• Reliable internet connection for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design comprehensive online early childhood curricula.
• Create engaging digital activities, videos, and lesson plans.
• Ensure content is age-appropriate and standards-aligned.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, artists, and SMEs.
• Evaluate and update curriculum content for relevance.
• Research emerging trends in early childhood education and online learning.
• Provide input on platform features and user experience.
• Participate in virtual meetings and strategic planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent remote work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Pedagogy

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Digital content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading online education platform, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Early Childhood Educator to join their team. This fully remote position is perfect for an experienced professional passionate about developing engaging digital curricula and educational content for young learners globally. You will be instrumental in designing, creating, and refining early childhood learning modules, ensuring they are developmentally appropriate, interactive, and aligned with current educational best practices. This role requires a creative mind, strong pedagogical understanding, and the ability to work autonomously in a virtual setting. If you are a dedicated educator looking for a flexible, remote opportunity to shape the future of online early childhood education, this role in Polokwane (though remote) is ideal for you. You will contribute significantly to our client's mission of providing high-quality, accessible education to children worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design comprehensive early childhood educational curricula for online delivery.
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including digital activities, videos, and lesson plans.
• Ensure all content is age-appropriate and aligns with early learning frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, graphic artists, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality educational resources.
• Evaluate and update existing curriculum content to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices in early childhood education and online learning.
• Provide input on platform features and user experience for young learners.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to strategic planning for curriculum development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Pedagogy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education, with a significant portion involving curriculum development or instructional design.
• Demonstrated experience in creating engaging digital learning content for young children.
• Strong understanding of online learning technologies and pedagogical approaches for remote education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain high-quality output in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using various digital content creation tools and learning management systems.
• A portfolio showcasing previous curriculum or content development work is highly recommended.
• Must be technically adept and have a reliable internet connection suitable for remote work.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to impact global early childhood education.
• Work with a forward-thinking and innovative online education company.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive virtual team.
• Professional growth and development in the field of e-learning.