Remote Lead Educator — Virtual Early Childhood Education

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator to spearhead remote learning initiatives in South Africa. Design, deliver, and continually improve online curriculum for young children, while mentoring other educators and guiding parents on the use of the platform.

The role requires a strong background in early childhood education, digital learning, and proficiency with LMS and content creation tools. Join a forward-thinking, fully remote team based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in early childhood education, with at least 3 years online/digital learning.
• Proven success designing and delivering online curriculum for young children.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms, LMS, and digital content tools.
• Excellent virtual communication and presentation skills for online learning.
• Strong understanding of child development and adapting it for remote settings.
• Experience training or mentoring other educators is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Reliable internet and a dedicated home office space are required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging, interactive, age-appropriate virtual learning modules.
• Lead creation and curation of digital content (videos, games, activities) for remote learning.
• Facilitate live online classes and one-on-one virtual sessions.
• Provide guidance to parents on using the platform effectively at home.
• Train and mentor other remote educators on best practices for online teaching.
• Collaborate with tech team to optimize user experience of the platform.
• Assess children's progress with digital tools and provide feedback.
• Stay updated on research and trends in remote early childhood education.
• Manage and organize digital resources and materials efficiently.
• Develop strategies to foster community among remote learners.

Skills

Curriculum design

Online teaching

LMS proficiency

Educational technology

Remote collaboration

Digital content creation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education

Tools

LMS platforms

Video creation tools

Web conferencing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator to spearhead remote learning initiatives in South Africa. Design, deliver, and continually improve online curriculum for young children, while mentoring other educators and guiding parents on the use of the platform.

The role requires a strong background in early childhood education, digital learning, and proficiency with LMS and content creation tools. Join a forward-thinking, fully remote team based in South Africa.