Remote Senior Early Childhood Development Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive rate + performance bonus

Global network

Professional development resources

Home office allowance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Child Development Specialist for a fully remote role guiding families and educators in early childhood development. You will design and implement best practices, develop resources, and collaborate with a diverse, global team from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or higher in a related field and at least 7 years of progressive experience in child development or early intervention. Excellence in virtual communication and research is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Child Development, Psychology, Pediatrics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in child development, early intervention, or a related pediatric setting.
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools, learning management systems, and other remote collaboration technologies.
• Familiarity with South African child welfare policies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and guidance on child development issues to families, educators, and partner organizations via virtual platforms.
• Develop and refine evidence-based resources, training materials, and program guidelines related to early childhood development.
• Conduct remote assessments and analyses of developmental needs for children.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychologists, therapists, and educators, to create comprehensive support plans.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in child development and early intervention strategies.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new remote service delivery models.
• Facilitate online workshops and webinars for parents and professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
• Assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness and impact.
• Troubleshoot and resolve challenges related to remote service provision.

Skills

Virtual communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree or higher in Child Development

Tools

Video conferencing

Learning Management Systems

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Child Development Specialist for a fully remote role guiding families and educators in early childhood development. You will design and implement best practices, develop resources, and collaborate with a diverse, global team from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or higher in a related field and at least 7 years of progressive experience in child development or early intervention. Excellence in virtual communication and research is essential.