Remote STEM Curriculum Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contractor role

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM for a remote contract role based in South Africa. You will design and implement cutting-edge STEM learning materials for K-12 students across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, collaborating with education experts, instructional designers, and software developers.

The role emphasizes innovative pedagogy, high-quality content, and independence in managing projects while contributing to a broad reach across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering, CS, Physics, Math, Biology) or equivalent.
• Recognised qualification in Education, Curriculum Development, or Instructional Design preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in curriculum development, preferably STEM.
• Proven ability to develop engaging learning materials for K-12 education.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical theories and instructional design models.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with LMS and digital content creation tools.
• Experience working on remote teams and managing projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop STEM curriculum materials for multiple grade levels.
• Create lesson plans, activities, assessments, and digital resources.
• Ensure content aligns with national standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for accuracy.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods and technologies.
• Develop rubrics to measure student outcomes.
• Review and revise existing curriculum for relevance.
• Stay updated on STEM education trends and instructional design.
• Work with multimedia developers to create interactive modules and videos.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for curriculum initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Project management

Strong writing & editing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM

Tools

LMS

Digital content tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Curriculum Developer specializing in STEM for a remote contract role based in South Africa. You will design and implement cutting-edge STEM learning materials for K-12 students across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, collaborating with education experts, instructional designers, and software developers.

The role emphasizes innovative pedagogy, high-quality content, and independence in managing projects while contributing to a broad reach across South Africa.