Remote ECE Curriculum Designer | Playful Digital Learning

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Curriculum Designer specializing in Early Childhood Education (ECE) to join a fully remote team. You will develop engaging digital learning content for ages 3-6, including interactive modules, games, and lesson plans, collaborating with experts worldwide.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate design, alignment with objectives, and play-based/constructivist pedagogy, with remote teamwork and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ECE or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in curriculum design for ECE.
• Experience creating digital learning content for young children.
• Knowledge of child development theories and age-appropriate pedagogy 3-6.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools and multimedia software.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing curriculum projects with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design online curriculum frameworks and learning pathways for early childhood education.
• Create interactive digital content: stories, games, guides, and videos for young learners.
• Ensure materials are developmentally appropriate and aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, artists, and animators to produce resources.
• Develop assessment tools to track learner progress in the online environment.
• Apply play-based learning and constructivist pedagogy in content design.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for curriculum development initiatives.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of content for accuracy and engagement.
• Stay updated on current research and trends in ECE and digital learning.
• Communicate effectively with team members across locations via virtual tools.

Skills

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Content writing

Project management

Play-based learning

Constructivist pedagogy

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Curriculum Designer specializing in Early Childhood Education (ECE) to join a fully remote team. You will develop engaging digital learning content for ages 3-6, including interactive modules, games, and lesson plans, collaborating with experts worldwide.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate design, alignment with objectives, and play-based/constructivist pedagogy, with remote teamwork and flexible hours.