Remote Educational Content Creator (Early Childhood)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive contractor rates

Shape the future of EdTech

Innovative projects

Global team collaboration

Growth in EdTech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Educational Content Creator specialized in early childhood education. You will craft engaging digital lessons, activities, stories, and multimedia content for young learners, aligned with development outcomes and curricula.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years creating online educational materials, strong writing skills, and a portfolio. Remote SA role with potential team syncs in Paarl, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 4 years teaching or content development for young children.
• Proven experience creating digital educational materials for online platforms.
• Strong understanding of child development and curriculum design.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Creativity to design engaging learning activities.
• Familiarity with multimedia content tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet deadlines.
• Strong remote communication skills; portfolio required.
• Based in South Africa and eligible to work remotely.
• Preference for candidates near Paarl, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality educational content for early childhood learners.
• Develop lesson plans, interactive activities, stories and assessments.
• Ensure content aligns with early learning standards and pedagogy.
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and artists.
• Write clear scripts for videos or animations.
• Adapt content for various platforms and formats.
• Research trends in early childhood education and digital learning.
• Review content for accuracy, clarity, and educational impact.
• Manage content timelines and deliver projects on time.
• Contribute ideas for new formats and learning experiences.

Skills

Content creation

Early childhood ed

Storytelling

Curriculum design

Video scripting

Remote collaboration

Project management

Educational pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic EdTech company, is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Educational Content Creator specializing in early childhood education. This fully remote position is ideal for a passionate educator who can develop engaging and pedagogically sound digital learning materials for young children. You will be responsible for designing interactive lessons, activities, and multimedia content that align with early learning frameworks. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, curriculum design, and a flair for creating content that captivates young minds. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to a cutting-edge educational platform serving learners globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging, and age-appropriate educational content for early childhood learners (e.g., preschool to early primary).
• Develop lesson plans, interactive exercises, stories, games, and assessment materials suitable for digital delivery.
• Ensure all content aligns with recognized early learning standards and pedagogical best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic artists to produce cohesive learning modules.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging scripts for educational videos or animations.
• Adapt content for different learning platforms and formats.
• Research and integrate current trends in early childhood education and digital learning into content creation.
• Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, engagement, and educational effectiveness.
• Manage content creation timelines and deliver projects efficiently.
• Contribute creative ideas for new learning experiences and content formats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in teaching or developing educational content for young children.
• Proven experience in creating digital educational materials, preferably for an online platform.
• Strong understanding of child development principles, learning theories, and curriculum design.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Creativity and ability to design fun, engaging learning activities.
• Familiarity with multimedia content creation tools and processes is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Portfolio of previous work demonstrating relevant experience is required.
• Must be based in South Africa and eligible to work remotely.
• Preference given to those near Paarl, Western Cape for potential team syncs.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement providing maximum flexibility.
• Competitive contractor rates based on experience and project scope.
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital early childhood education.
• Work on innovative and impactful educational projects.
• Collaborate with a talented and supportive global team.
• Gain experience in a rapidly growing EdTech sector.