Remote Educational Content Developer (Childcare Focus)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Educational Content Developer specializing in childcare and early childhood development for their innovative online learning platform. You will design, develop, and curate engaging digital materials for educators and parents worldwide from a remote location.

Responsibilities include crafting lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and digital modules; ensuring content aligns with learning objectives; collaborating with experts to guarantee accuracy; and delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in curriculum development or instructional design for early childhood.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and learning strategies for young children.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with digital content creation tools and LMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop age-appropriate digital educational content for early learners.
• Create lesson plans, activity guides, worksheets, and interactive modules.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and pedagogy.
• Review content to maintain relevance and alignment with objectives.
• Ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Early childhood education

Editing & writing

Digital content creation tools

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Educational Content Developer specializing in childcare and early childhood development for their innovative online learning platform. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and curating engaging and effective educational materials, activities, and curricula that can be delivered digitally to educators and parents globally. This role requires a deep understanding of early learning principles and the ability to translate them into accessible, high-quality digital content, working independently from a remote location to shape the future of online early education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging, age-appropriate digital educational content and resources for early childhood learners.
• Create lesson plans, activity guides, printable worksheets, and interactive digital modules.
• Research and incorporate best practices in early childhood education into all content developed.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical soundness.
• Review and revise existing content to maintain relevance, quality, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive for a diverse audience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational content creation, preferably in early childhood education.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and effective learning strategies for young children.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency with digital content creation tools and learning management systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive freelance rate or project-based compensation.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape innovative educational resources used worldwide.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing early learning experiences.