Senior Curriculum Developer - STEM Education (Online)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer with a strong STEM focus for a fully remote, contract-based role. Design, develop, and refine engaging STEM curricula for secondary and tertiary learners, balancing industry standards, outcomes, and pedagogical best practices.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia developers to create lessons, modules, assessments, and multimedia content; manage projects, stay current with trends, and deliver

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a STEM field or related education field.
• Minimum of 8 years in curriculum development with a STEM focus.
• Proven expertise in instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories.
• Experience creating engaging online learning content and assessments.
• Strong understanding of educational technologies and LMS.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Remote work experience and ability to manage projects independently.
• A portfolio of curriculum development work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of comprehensive STEM curricula for online courses.
• Create engaging learning materials, including lesson plans, modules, assessments, and multimedia content.
• Align curriculum content with industry standards, learning outcomes, and pedagogy best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia developers.
• Review and revise curricula to incorporate new research, technologies, and student feedback.
• Develop robust assessment strategies to measure learning online.
• Stay abreast of trends and innovations in STEM education and online learning technologies.
• Manage curriculum development projects with timely delivery and scope adherence.
• Contribute to strategic planning of educational offerings.

Skills

STEM expertise

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Project management

Communication

LMS familiarity

Portfolio

Remote teamwork

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in STEM or related education field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

About the Role

An innovative online learning provider is seeking a highly experienced Senior Curriculum Developer with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for a fully remote, contract-based role. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and refining engaging, high-quality STEM curricula for secondary and tertiary level learners. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in one or more STEM fields, possess a deep understanding of instructional design principles, and excel at creating dynamic online learning experiences. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of STEM education delivery through innovative digital content. Our client is committed to excellence and aims to provide accessible, cutting-edge educational resources globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of comprehensive STEM curricula for various online courses and programmes.
• Create engaging and effective learning materials, including lesson plans, interactive modules, assessments, and multimedia content.
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with industry standards, learning outcomes, and pedagogical best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia developers to produce high-quality educational resources.
• Review and revise existing curricula to incorporate new research, technologies, and student feedback.
• Develop robust assessment strategies to measure learning effectively in an online environment.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in STEM education and online learning technologies.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project scope.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the organization's educational offerings.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics) or a related education field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in curriculum development, with a significant focus on STEM subjects.
• Proven expertise in instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories.
• Demonstrated success in creating engaging online learning content and assessments.
• Strong understanding of educational technologies and learning management systems (LMS).
• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience working in a remote team environment and managing projects independently.
• A portfolio showcasing previous curriculum development work is highly desirable.

Benefits

This contractor role offers a competitive annual compensation package of R , reflecting the senior level and specialized expertise required. As a remote position, you will enjoy significant flexibility in managing your work location and hours. Our client provides opportunities to work on impactful projects at the forefront of online education, access to a collaborative global team of experts, and continuous engagement with innovative educational technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in STEM education and curriculum design on a global scale.