Remote Early Years Learning Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Early Years Learning Specialist to contribute to a cutting-edge digital learning platform serving families around Upington. You will develop, refine, and deliver engaging online educational content for the early years, applying child development expertise and digital pedagogy to foster creativity and foundational skills.

You'll collaborate with instructional designers and software developers, curate resources for parents and educators, and support users of the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development.
• Significant experience in early childhood education with curriculum design.
• Proficiency with digital tools, LMS, and multimedia software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital learning modules and activities for early years.
• Create multimedia content including videos and games.
• Curate online resources for parents and educators.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and software developers to enhance the platform.
• Provide support to users of the platform.

Skills

Curriculum design

Digital pedagogy

Remote collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Multimedia software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and dedicated Remote Early Years Learning Specialist to contribute to their cutting-edge digital learning platform, serving families in and around Upington . This position focuses on developing, refining, and delivering engaging online educational content for the early years age group. You will leverage your expertise in child development and digital pedagogy to create interactive learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and foundational skills. This role offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a forward-thinking organization committed to making high-quality early education accessible globally. It's a prime opportunity for passionate educators to shape the future of online learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and developmentally appropriate digital learning modules and activities for early years.
• Create engaging multimedia content, including videos, interactive exercises, and educational games.
• Curate and recommend online resources for parents and educators supporting early learning.
• Conduct research on emerging trends in early childhood education and digital learning technologies.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and software developers to enhance the learning platform.
• Provide support and guidance to users of the platform regarding educational content.

Requirements

• Advanced degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Significant experience in early childhood education, with a focus on curriculum design.
• Proven ability to create engaging digital learning content and experiences.
• Proficiency with various digital tools, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary with remote work benefits.
• Complete work-from-home flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in digital learning and ed-tech.
• Be at the forefront of innovative online education.
• Collaborative and dynamic virtual team culture.