Remote Early Years Curriculum Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Early Years Curriculum Specialist to lead development and enhancement of educational offerings for children aged 0-6. This fully remote role involves creating curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and resources, collaborating with a virtual team of educators and designers to ensure developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned content.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in ECE or Curriculum Design, 5+ years of experience, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing early years curricula.
• Strong writing, editing, and instructional design skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive curriculum for early years education (ages 0-6).
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning materials, activities, and assessment tools.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with current pedagogical research, developmental milestones, and educational standards.
• Conduct research on best practices in early childhood education and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Collaborate with remote team members, providing expertise and guidance on curriculum implementation.
• Review and revise existing curriculum content to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Skills

Curriculum development

Educational writing

Instructional design

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Curriculum Design

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Remote Early Years Curriculum Specialist to lead the development and enhancement of their educational offerings for young children. In this fully remote position, you will be instrumental in shaping the learning experiences of children by creating innovative, evidence-based curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and resources. You will collaborate virtually with a team of educators and designers to ensure the curriculum is engaging, developmentally appropriate, and meets high educational standards. This role is perfect for a passionate curriculum expert who thrives in a remote work environment and is dedicated to advancing early childhood education through thoughtful design and creative content.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive curriculum for early years education (ages 0-6).
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning materials, activities, and assessment tools.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with current pedagogical research, developmental milestones, and educational standards.
• Conduct research on best practices in early childhood education and integrate findings into curriculum design.
• Collaborate with remote team members, providing expertise and guidance on curriculum implementation.
• Review and revise existing curriculum content to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Design, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in developing and implementing early years curricula.
• Deep understanding of child development theories and learning methodologies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and instructional design skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and online educational platforms is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on early childhood education.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual team culture.