Remote Early Childhood Program Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,958,000 - 2,773,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Full remote work

Global impact

Cutting-edge technology

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Early Childhood Program Manager to lead the strategic development and operational oversight of online early learning initiatives. This global, remote role focuses on designing, implementing, and scaling innovative digital programs for young children.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across education, content, and product to ensure engaging, accessible learning experiences while upholding best practices in child development and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in early childhood education, with 4+ years in program management, preferably remote/digital.
• Proven track record developing and scaling educational programs.
• Expert knowledge of child development and digital pedagogy.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and implementation of remote early childhood education programs.
• Oversee program design, curriculum development, and content for online platforms.
• Manage a diverse, remote team of educators, content creators, and support staff.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for program effectiveness and user engagement.
• Ensure programs follow best practices in child development and digital pedagogy.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to enhance platform usability and features.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Remote work experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Early Childhood Education / related field

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Early Childhood Program Manager to lead the strategic development and operational oversight of their online early learning initiatives. This is a fully remote, high-impact role focused on designing, implementing, and scaling innovative educational programs for young children globally. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of digital early childhood education, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are engaging, effective, and accessible. This position offers the chance to work from anywhere, contributing to a forward-thinking organization committed to leveraging technology to empower children's learning and development in the digital age.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of remote early childhood education programs.
• Oversee program design, curriculum development, and content creation for online learning platforms.
• Manage a diverse, remote team of educators, content creators, and support staff.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for program effectiveness and user engagement.
• Ensure programs adhere to best practices in child development and early learning pedagogy, adapted for a virtual context.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to enhance the user experience and functionality of online platforms.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 4 years in program management, preferably in a remote or digital setting.
• Proven track record of developing and scaling successful educational programs.
• Expert knowledge of child development, learning theories, and digital pedagogy.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, empowering you to work from your preferred location.
• Significant opportunity to shape the global landscape of digital early education.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools for program development and delivery.
• A collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven international work culture.