Remote Lead Educational Technologist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Educational Technologist to champion the integration of technology in learning. This remote-first role leads strategy, coordinates LMS deployments, and partners with educators to enhance teaching through digital tools.

You will design training for faculty, oversee educational software, and mentor a team of specialists while staying current with privacy and security standards in education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Educational Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in educational technology with at least 3 in a leadership/managerial role.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing LMS (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, implementation, and management of educational technology initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee selection, deployment, and maintenance of LMS and educational software.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff on educational technologies.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for all educational technology tools and platforms.
• Evaluate efficacy of technologies and recommend improvements or new solutions.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and faculty to integrate technology into curriculum development and delivery.
• Stay current with advancements in educational technology and propose innovative tools and approaches.
• Develop policies for ethical and effective use of technology in education.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
• Mentor and guide a team of educational technology specialists.

Skills

LMS leadership

LMS management

Project management

Communication

Training delivery

Educational technology

Remote work

Instructional design

Data privacy

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Educational Technologist to champion the integration of technology in learning. This remote-first role leads strategy, coordinates LMS deployments, and partners with educators to enhance teaching through digital tools.

You will design training for faculty, oversee educational software, and mentor a team of specialists while staying current with privacy and security standards in education.