Remote Early Years Curriculum Developer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Full remote work flexibility

Global collaboration with an intl.团队

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote contractor to design, develop, and refine curriculum materials for early years education (ages 3–6). You will create engaging lesson plans, activities, and digital modules, ensure alignment with standards, and collaborate with experts across a distributed team while delivering on deadlines.

Strong background in pedagogy and curriculum development, proficiency with LMS, and excellent writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education and curriculum design.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and pedagogical approaches for early years.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation and collaboration.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum frameworks for early years education (ages 3-6).
• Create engaging lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and assessments.
• Incorporate play-based learning, STEAM concepts, and social-emotional learning into curriculum design.
• Develop digital learning modules and interactive content for online platforms.
• Research and integrate current best practices in early childhood education.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with educational standards and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic artists.
• Review and revise existing curriculum materials for continuous improvement.
• Create content that is culturally sensitive and inclusive.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for curriculum development projects.

Skills

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Writing

Editing

Communication

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development

Tools

LMS

Content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking educational organization focused on early childhood development, is seeking a talented Remote Early Years Curriculum Developer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote, contractor position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and refine engaging and effective curriculum materials for early years education programs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of pedagogical approaches for young children, extensive experience in curriculum design, and a passion for creating digital and print learning resources. This role requires creativity, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a distributed team. The focus is on creating content that fosters foundational learning skills in a fun and accessible way.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive curriculum frameworks for early years education (ages 3-6).
• Create engaging lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and assessments.
• Incorporate play-based learning, STEAM concepts, and social-emotional learning into curriculum design.
• Develop digital learning modules and interactive content for online platforms.
• Research and integrate current best practices in early childhood education.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with educational standards and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic artists.
• Review and revise existing curriculum materials for continuous improvement.
• Create content that is culturally sensitive and inclusive.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for curriculum development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education and curriculum design.
• Proven track record of developing effective and engaging educational materials for young children.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and pedagogical approaches for early years.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation and collaboration.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovative education.
• Must be legally eligible to work as a contractor in South Africa, working remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rates, commensurate with experience and project scope.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts young learners globally.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and supportive international team.