Remote Early Childhood Learning Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Impact children

Digital education initiatives

Professional development

Mission-driven

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist (0-6 years) to research, validate, and design engaging digital learning content grounded in developmental psychology. You will work with product and content teams to ensure alignment with milestones and learning objectives.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a fully remote setting, collaboration with instructional designers, and ongoing professional development in digital education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Child Development or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in applied child development research or practice.
• Deep understanding of infant, toddler, and preschool development.
• Experience creating educational content for young children.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with virtual collaboration tools.
• Able to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms is a plus.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Research child development theories and trends for 0–6.
• Advise on design of interactive learning modules and activities.
• Ensure content aligns with milestones and objectives.
• Provide input on UX and engagement for young learners.
• Collaborate remotely with designers, writers, and developers.
• Review and assess existing educational programs.
• Help develop assessment tools to track progress.
• Stay updated on educational tech and psychology.
• Participate in virtual team meetings.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse teams.

Skills

Applied child development

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's or PhD in Child Development

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist (0-6 years) to research, validate, and design engaging digital learning content grounded in developmental psychology. You will work with product and content teams to ensure alignment with milestones and learning objectives.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a fully remote setting, collaboration with instructional designers, and ongoing professional development in digital education initiatives.