Remote Educational Content Manager (Childcare)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Global talent acquisition

Leadership growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Educational Content Manager to oversee the creation and quality of childcare-focused educational materials. This fully remote role will lead a distributed team of content creators, instructional designers, and subject matter experts, shaping learning experiences for early childhood platforms.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Education or Child Development (or equivalent) and 7+ years in content creation or instructional design, with a proven

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Child Development, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in educational content creation, management, or instructional design with a focus on early childhood.
• Proven experience managing remote teams and complex content projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end development lifecycle of educational content for early childhood audiences.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of content creators, instructional designers, and subject matter experts.
• Develop and enforce content standards, style guides, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate content into digital learning platforms.
• Analyze content performance metrics and user feedback to drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Remote team management

Education

Master's degree in Education/Child Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Remote Educational Content Manager to oversee the creation and quality of childcare-focused educational materials. In this fully remote position, you will lead a team responsible for developing innovative and effective content for early childhood learning platforms. Your role will involve strategic planning, content quality assurance, and ensuring that all materials are aligned with best practices in child development and educational pedagogy. This is a key leadership role for an individual passionate about making a significant impact on early education through expertly managed digital content.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of educational content for early childhood audiences.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of content creators, instructional designers, and subject matter experts.
• Develop and enforce content standards, style guides, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate content seamlessly into digital learning platforms.
• Analyze content performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in educational content creation, management, or instructional design, with a focus on early childhood.
• Proven experience managing remote teams and complex content projects.
• Deep understanding of pedagogical principles and child development across different age groups.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment, allowing for global talent acquisition.
• Significant influence on the direction of educational content.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.
• A mission-driven organization committed to improving early childhood education.