Remote Early Learning Program Developer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impact on digital early education

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Early Learning Program Developer to design and create engaging online educational content for young children. This role requires a strong grounding in early childhood development and the ability to translate concepts into interactive digital experiences.

You will work independently with subject matter experts and instructional designers to build a comprehensive suite of remote learning resources, contributing to shaping the future of digital early education from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of curriculum development experience for early learning.
• Proven ability to design and develop online educational content.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Experience with digital tools and platforms for content creation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, curriculum-aligned early learning programs for online delivery.
• Create engaging digital content, including interactive modules, video scripts, and printable resources.
• Collaborate with designers and multimedia specialists to produce learning materials.
• Incorporate best practices in online pedagogy and child development into program design.
• Conduct user testing and iterate content based on feedback.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for multiple initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum design

Online learning design

Child development theory

Communication skills

Digital content creation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Content authoring tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Graphic design tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Early Learning Program Developer to design and create engaging educational content and programs delivered entirely online. This position requires a deep understanding of early childhood development principles and a knack for translating them into accessible, interactive digital learning experiences. You will work independently, collaborating with subject matter experts and instructional designers to build a comprehensive suite of remote learning resources for young children. This is a fully remote role offering the flexibility to contribute to shaping the future of online early education from your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, curriculum-aligned early learning programs and activities for online delivery.
• Create engaging digital content, including interactive modules, video scripts, and printable resources.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and multimedia specialists to produce visually appealing and effective learning materials.
• Research and incorporate best practices in online pedagogy and child development into program design.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve program content and delivery.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for multiple program development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development, specifically for early learning.
• Proven experience in designing and developing online educational content.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning methodologies for young children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using various digital tools and platforms for content creation and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and access to online learning platforms.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on digital early education.