Remote Early Learning Content Designer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Early Learning Content Creator & Curriculum Designer to develop engaging digital educational materials for children aged 4-7 on an online learning platform. This fully remote role is open to candidates across South Africa.

You will conceptualize, design, and produce curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, interactive activities, videos, and digital resources that foster literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum design and content creation for early learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging digital content (video, interactive experiences)

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive early childhood curriculum frameworks and lesson plans for digital delivery.
• Create a variety of engaging digital content, including interactive games, educational videos, animations, and e-books.
• Design age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Ensure all content is aligned with educational standards and developmental milestones for the target age group.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, illustrators, and animators to produce high-quality learning materials.
• Conduct research on effective e-learning strategies and emerging trends in early childhood education.
• Manage content development projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Review and revise existing content to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy in all created materials.
• Provide creative input for the overall direction of the online learning platform.

Skills

Curriculum design

Content creation

Instructional design

Early childhood education

Project management

Digital content

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Remote Early Learning Content Creator & Curriculum Designer

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Early Learning Content Creator & Curriculum Designer to develop engaging digital educational materials for young children. This is a fully remote position, open to candidates across South Africa. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and producing high-quality content for an online learning platform targeting children aged 4-7. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education, coupled with exceptional content creation skills and a deep understanding of online pedagogy. Your responsibilities will include developing curriculum frameworks, writing lesson plans, creating interactive activities, producing educational videos, and designing engaging digital resources that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth. You will work closely with instructional designers and multimedia specialists to bring educational concepts to life. A passion for innovation in early learning and the ability to translate complex educational ideas into accessible, fun, and effective digital formats are essential. This role requires a self-starter with excellent project management skills, capable of meeting deadlines in a remote work environment. The primary goal is to enhance the learning experience for young children through creative and effective digital content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive early childhood curriculum frameworks and lesson plans for digital delivery.
• Create a variety of engaging digital content, including interactive games, educational videos, animations, and e-books.
• Design age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Ensure all content is aligned with educational standards and developmental milestones for the target age group.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, illustrators, and animators to produce high-quality learning materials.
• Conduct research on effective e-learning strategies and emerging trends in early childhood education.
• Manage content development projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Review and revise existing content to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy in all created materials.
• Provide creative input for the overall direction of the online learning platform.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum design and content creation for early learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging digital content (video, interactive