Remote Early Years Coordinator - Curriculum Development

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Global network of educational pros

Work from anywhere within SA

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly motivated Remote Early Years Coordinator to lead curriculum development initiatives from home. You will shape the educational framework for our early learning programs, collaborating with a distributed team of educators and specialists to research, design, and implement engaging learning modules.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, extensive curriculum design experience, and the ability to manage projects remotely.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Extensive curriculum design and implementation experience for early years settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage remote projects.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the early years curriculum with a play-based, inquiry-led approach.
• Research trends and best practices to inform curriculum design.
• Create digital resources, lesson plans, and assessment tools for educators.
• Provide virtual training and support to educators implementing the curriculum.
• Collaborate remotely with the educational team on strategic planning and evaluation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Early childhood education

Remote work

Project management

Digital collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly motivated and experienced Remote Early Years Coordinator to lead curriculum development initiatives from the comfort of their own home. This position is pivotal in shaping the educational framework for our early learning programs, ensuring it is innovative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. You will collaborate with a distributed team of educators and specialists to research, design, and implement cutting-edge learning modules. This is a unique opportunity for an expert in early childhood education to leverage technology and creativity to influence educational outcomes on a wider scale, without the need to commute to our Durban offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the early years curriculum, focusing on a play-based and inquiry-led approach.
• Research current trends and best practices in early childhood education to inform curriculum design.
• Create engaging digital resources, lesson plans, and assessment tools for educators.
• Provide virtual support and training to educators implementing the curriculum.
• Collaborate remotely with the educational team, contributing to strategic planning and program evaluation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation for early years settings.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in digital collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and impact.
• Access to a global network of educational professionals.
• Work from anywhere within South Africa while contributing to a leading childcare organisation.