Remote Early Learning Program Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,446,000 - 2,089,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Early Learning Program Manager to lead online early education initiatives, overseeing curriculum design, content creation, and the delivery of engaging virtual learning experiences for young children. This fully remote position requires managing a distributed team of educators and developers to ensure high-quality programs that are innovative and scalable.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategy, user experience, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Child Development, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience managing educational programs online or in digital environments.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and online pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end development and implementation of remote early learning programs.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of curriculum developers, instructional designers, and educators.
• Oversee creation of engaging and developmentally appropriate digital content.
• Ensure program quality, pedagogical soundness, and compliance with early childhood standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategy, UX, and tech integration.
• Analyze program performance data and implement improvements to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Curriculum design

Online pedagogy

Project management

LMS proficiency

Content creation

Strategic planning

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in Education/Child Development

Tools

LMS platforms

Digital content tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Remote Early Learning Program Manager to lead the development and execution of their online early education initiatives. This is a fully remote position where you will oversee curriculum design, content creation, and the delivery of engaging virtual learning experiences for young children. You will manage a team of remote educators and developers, ensuring program quality, innovation, and alignment with educational goals. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader passionate about leveraging technology to provide high-quality early childhood education accessible from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end development and implementation of remote early learning programs .
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of curriculum developers, instructional designers, and educators.
• Oversee the creation of engaging and developmentally appropriate digital educational content.
• Ensure program quality, pedagogical soundness, and compliance with early childhood education standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategy, user experience, and technological integration.
• Analyze program performance data and implement improvements to enhance learning outcomes and user engagement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Child Development, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing educational programs, preferably in an online or digital environment.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, curriculum design, and online pedagogy.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and digital content creation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to shape the future of online early education .