Remote Educational Content Designer - Early Years

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Educational Content Designer specializing in Early Years education. The role focuses on designing and developing innovative digital and print learning materials for children aged 2–6.

You will work with a team of educational specialists to ensure content is engaging, pedagogically sound, and scalable across platforms. Ideal candidates have degrees in education or instructional design, proven content design experience, and strong communication for remote

Qualifications

• Degree or proven background in early childhood education or instructional design.
• Experience creating educational content for young learners (ages 2–6).
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning principles.
• Proficiency with design software and digital content tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging educational content for early years learners (ages 2-6).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Translate learning objectives into age-appropriate content formats.
• Ensure alignment with early childhood standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple content development projects and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to innovation and improvements in materials and delivery methods.

Skills

Educational content design

Child development knowledge

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Instructional Design degree

Graphic Design with educational focus

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Storyline/Articulate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Remote Educational Content Designer specializing in Early Years education. This position is entirely remote and focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and developing innovative digital and print learning materials for young children. You will work collaboratively with a team of educational specialists to create content that is not only engaging and fun but also pedagogically sound, supporting children's foundational development. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape educational experiences for children across various platforms, working from your preferred location. Join us in building the future of early learning content.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging educational content for early years learners (ages 2-6), including interactive exercises, digital games, and printables.
• Collaborate virtually with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Translate learning objectives into creative and age-appropriate content formats.
• Ensure all content aligns with current early childhood education standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple content development projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing innovation and improvement of educational materials and delivery methods.

Requirements

• Degree in Early Childhood Education , Instructional Design, Graphic Design with an educational focus, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing educational content, preferably for the early years age group.
• Strong understanding of child development and learning theories relevant to young children.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and digital content creation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for experienced remote content designers.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy to work from your preferred location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful educational projects and professional growth.
• A creative and collaborative virtual work environment focused on innovation.