Remote Early Years Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work bonuses

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Early Years Curriculum Developer to design and implement innovative educational frameworks for young learners.

You will develop comprehensive curricula with lesson plans, activities, and assessments, aligned to developmental milestones and international standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with education specialists via virtual platforms and a focus on engaging digital learning resources from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 5+ years of curriculum design experience for early years settings.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate and culturally sensitive materials.
• Strong understanding of child development theory and pedagogy.
• Excellent written communication and virtual collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive early years curriculum, including lesson plans, activities, and assessment tools.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with developmental milestones and best practices.
• Create engaging and interactive digital learning resources and materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other curriculum developers via virtual platforms.
• Conduct research on educational trends and incorporate findings into curriculum design.
• Pilot and refine curriculum based on feedback and evaluation data.

Skills

Curriculum design

Virtual collaboration

Digital content creation

Child development theory

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Content creation tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Remote Early Years Curriculum Developer to design and implement innovative educational frameworks for young learners. This fully remote position requires the ability to conceptualize and produce engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula that align with national and international early childhood education standards. You will work independently, collaborating virtually with a team of educational specialists to shape the learning experiences of children across various age groups. This is an ideal role for a forward-thinking educator passionate about curriculum design and making a significant impact on early learning methodologies from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive early years curriculum, including lesson plans, activities, and assessment tools.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with developmental milestones and educational best practices.
• Create engaging and interactive digital learning resources and materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other curriculum developers through virtual platforms.
• Conduct research on educational trends and incorporate findings into curriculum design.
• Pilot and refine curriculum based on feedback and evaluation data.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in curriculum design and development for early years settings.
• Proven ability to create engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive learning materials.
• Strong understanding of child development theory and pedagogy.
• Excellent written communication and virtual collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation and project management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for remote work bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Significant influence on educational content and strategy.
• Professional growth opportunities and engagement with leading educational professionals.
• A role focused on innovation and shaping the future of early learning.