Remote Lead STEM Curriculum Architect

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

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Curriculum Developer to spearhead the creation of online STEM programs. This fully remote role is ideal for an experienced educator and instructional designer shaping scalable curricula for a global audience.

Based in Cape Town, the role emphasizes strategic thinking, accessibility of complex material, and collaboration with international teams to deliver impactful digital learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Education, Curriculum Development, STEM field, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of curriculum development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or management role for online learning.
• Proven experience in designing and developing STEM curricula for diverse audiences.
• Expertise in adult learning theories, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), and learning technologies.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of online STEM curricula across subject areas and levels.
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and multimedia developers to create digital learning content.
• Ensure curriculum content aligns with standards, objectives, and pedagogy for online education.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure remote learning outcomes.
• Manage curriculum development projects from conception to launch within budget.
• Research emerging educational technologies and trends to inform the curriculum.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of curriculum developers and instructional designers.
• Facilitate peer reviews and quality assurance for learning materials.

Skills

Curriculum design

STEM curricula

Project management

ADDIE/SAM

Adult learning theory

Education

Master's or PhD in Education/ Curriculum Development/ STEM

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Curriculum Developer to spearhead the creation of online STEM programs. This fully remote role is ideal for an experienced educator and instructional designer shaping scalable curricula for a global audience.

Based in Cape Town, the role emphasizes strategic thinking, accessibility of complex material, and collaboration with international teams to deliver impactful digital learning experiences.