Senior Early Childhood Curriculum Leader - Hybrid & Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work in Sandton

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Curriculum Developer in Sandton to lead design and implementation of cutting-edge curricula for ages 0–6. The role demands deep knowledge of developmental theories and the ability to translate them into engaging materials.

You will mentor a team, collaborate with educators and designers, and drive quality across projects, ensuring inclusive and impactful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development.
• 7–10 years in early childhood education with curriculum design focus.
• Proven track record developing and implementing curricula.
• Knowledge of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based learning.
• Strong leadership, project management, and teamwork.
• Excellent written and oral communication; mentoring experience.
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and refinement of curricula for ages 0–6.
• Align frameworks with national and international standards and best practices.
• Research pedagogical innovations to inform curriculum design.
• Develop learning materials, assessments, and teacher training modules.
• Oversee pilot programs and gather feedback for improvements.
• Mentor and guide a team of curriculum developers.
• Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and designers.
• Present curriculum proposals and findings to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure content is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and promotes critical thinking.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Research

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Development

7-10 years of progressive early childhood education experience

Tools

Educational technology

Digital curriculum tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Curriculum Developer in Sandton to lead design and implementation of cutting-edge curricula for ages 0–6. The role demands deep knowledge of developmental theories and the ability to translate them into engaging materials.

You will mentor a team, collaborate with educators and designers, and drive quality across projects, ensuring inclusive and impactful learning experiences.