Senior Biology Educator – Remote Online Teaching Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced online teaching工具

Generous annual leave and personalDays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Science Educator with a Biology specialization to design and deliver engaging online biology lessons for secondary students. The role is fully remote, enabling work from anywhere while serving learners in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive lesson plans, assessments, and curriculum features; mentoring students; using LMS and video conferencing; and collaborating with fellow educators to advance biology education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Biological Sciences, Science Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of secondary biology teaching experience.
• Proven experience delivering online instruction.
• Strong knowledge of biology and science communication.
• Proficiency with LMS, video conferencing, and digital teaching tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging biology lessons for secondary students.
• Create lesson plans, assignments and assessments aligned to national standards.
• Utilize online tools to enhance learning and engagement.
• Provide individualized feedback to support student growth.
• Mentor students in scientific inquiry and projects.
• Collaborate with peers to share best practices and improve teaching strategies.
• Stay updated on biology advances and educational tech.
• Contribute to biology curriculum materials development.

Skills

Online teaching

LMS proficiency

Video conferencing

Virtual communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS

Video conferencing tools

Digital resources

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Science Educator with a Biology specialization to design and deliver engaging online biology lessons for secondary students. The role is fully remote, enabling work from anywhere while serving learners in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive lesson plans, assessments, and curriculum features; mentoring students; using LMS and video conferencing; and collaborating with fellow educators to advance biology education.