Remote Educational Content Developer - Child Development

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 391,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development allowance

Collaborative virtual team

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Educational Content Developer specializing in child development to join our digital learning team. You will design engaging, pedagogically sound content for young learners, focusing on foundational skills and age-appropriate concepts.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and designers to create interactive modules, activities, and assessments, ensure alignment with objectives and standards, and write clear instructional text for diverse

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Child Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing educational content for children, preferably digitally or remotely.
• Strong understanding of early childhood learning theories and curriculum development.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, engaging, age-appropriate educational content for early childhood learners.
• Research best practices in child development and digital learning.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, graphic designers, and multimedia developers.
• Ensure content aligns with learning objectives, standards, and the company's philosophy.
• Write clear instructional text and scripts for various formats.
• Test and review content for accuracy, usability, and engagement.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Education

Degree in Education / related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and knowledgeable Remote Educational Content Developer specializing in child development to join their innovative digital learning team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing engaging and pedagogically sound educational content for young learners, primarily focusing on foundational skills and age-appropriate concepts. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts and designers to create interactive learning modules, resources, and activities that make learning fun and effective for children globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original, engaging, and age-appropriate educational content (e.g., lesson plans, activities, interactive modules, assessments) for early childhood learners.
• Research and stay current on best practices in child development, educational psychology, and digital learning methodologies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, graphic designers, and multimedia developers to create compelling learning experiences.
• Ensure all content aligns with learning objectives, curriculum standards, and the company's educational philosophy.
• Write clear, concise, and effective instructional text and scripts for various content formats.
• Test and review content for accuracy, usability, and engagement, incorporating feedback for revisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Education, Child Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing educational content for children, preferably in a digital or remote capacity.
• Strong understanding of early childhood learning theories and curriculum development.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with digital content creation tools and learning management systems is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary, commensurate with experience and skills.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative digital educational products.
• Professional development allowance for courses and conferences.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.