Remote Early Years Learning Strategist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Executive coaching and mentorship

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Early Years Learning Strategist to drive cutting-edge online learning programs for young children. You will synthesize pedagogy, technology, and development theory to shape scalable experiences in a global context.

You will lead the design and implementation of strategic frameworks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor content professionals while championing equity and evidence-based practice in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 10+ years in leadership roles focused on early childhood education strategy.
• Deep understanding of developmental psychology, learning theories, and curriculum design.
• Experience developing and implementing digital education strategies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for online early years programs.
• Research trends in early childhood development and digital education.
• Design pedagogical approaches and learning frameworks for online environments.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate strategies into features and content.
• Provide guidance on curriculum design, instructional methods, and assessment.
• Develop and mentor junior education/content team members.
• Analyze learning data and user feedback to inform improvements.
• Represent the educational vision in industry forums and partnerships.
• Align learning strategies with organizational goals and market demands.
• Champion a data-driven and evidence-based approach to early years education.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Educational strategy

Curriculum design

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

PhD or Master’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a visionary organization dedicated to advancing early childhood education through innovative digital solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Remote Early Years Learning Strategist to join our fully remote team. This critical role will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge learning strategies that enhance developmental outcomes for young children. You will work at the intersection of pedagogy, technology, and child development, creating frameworks that guide our online educational offerings. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of early learning theories, a proven track record in educational strategy development, and a passion for leveraging technology to create impactful learning experiences. As a remote-first role, you will collaborate with a diverse, geographically distributed team, contributing your expertise from a location that suits you best. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the direction of early childhood education on a global scale and to shape the learning journeys of countless young minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate long-term strategic plans for early years online learning programs.
• Research and identify emerging trends and best practices in early childhood development and digital education.
• Design innovative pedagogical approaches and learning frameworks for online environments.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate learning strategies into functional features and content.
• Provide expert guidance on curriculum design, instructional methods, and assessment strategies.
• Develop and mentor junior members of the education and content teams.
• Analyze learning data and user feedback to inform strategic adjustments and program enhancements.
• Represent the company's educational vision in relevant industry forums and partnerships.
• Ensure alignment of learning strategies with organizational goals and market demands.
• Champion a data-driven and evidence-based approach to early years education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in leadership roles focused on early childhood education strategy and program development.
• Deep understanding of developmental psychology, learning theories, and curriculum design for early years.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful educational strategies, ideally within a digital context.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively within a remote team environment.
• Experience with educational technologies and their pedagogical application.
• A strong commitment to equity and inclusion in early childhood education.
• Published research or contributions to the field are highly regarded.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options or performance-based bonuses.
• Significant professional development budget.
• Remote work flexibility with occasional travel for key meetings.
• Leadership role in a mission-driven, impactful organization.
• Opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education technology.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Executive coaching and mentorship.