Remote Science Educator - Inspire Online Lab Learning

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid professional development

Cutting-edge edtech resources

Collaborative virtual work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Science Educator to design and deliver engaging online curricula across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. You will conduct virtual labs, leverage digital platforms, and assess student progress from a home office.

The role requires a strong background in a scientific field, 3–5 years teaching experience, and expertise with LMS and virtual lab software. A passion for online education and student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant scientific field or Science Education.
• 3–5 years of science teaching experience at secondary or higher education level.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality online science education.
• Experience with LMS and virtual lab software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science.
• Develop lesson plans, activities and virtual labs.
• Explain complex theories clearly to diverse students.
• Use online platforms and multimedia tools to enhance learning.
• Assess student progress through assignments, labs and exams.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support growth.
• Foster an inclusive online learning environment and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress reports.
• Stay current with science advances and educational tech.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication

Pedagogy

Presentation skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or PhD in science education

Tools

LMS

Virtual laboratory software

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Science Educator to design and deliver engaging online curricula across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. You will conduct virtual labs, leverage digital platforms, and assess student progress from a home office.

The role requires a strong background in a scientific field, 3–5 years teaching experience, and expertise with LMS and virtual lab software. A passion for online education and student success is essential.