Senior Early Childhood Education Consultant — Curriculum

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education Consultant to guide childcare centers, schools, and policymakers in Paarl. You will apply pedagogy, curriculum development, and child development expertise to drive improvements in learning outcomes.

The role blends on-site facility visits around Paarl with remote analysis, reporting, and client communication, demanding strong analytical and interpersonal skills and a passion for high-quality early education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in early childhood education (teaching, administration, or curriculum development).
• Proven consulting, program evaluation, or strategic planning experience in education.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to travel to client sites around Paarl for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing early childhood education programs for quality and compliance.
• Develop strategies for curriculum enhancement and teacher professional development.
• Provide expert consultation to childcare providers, schools, and educators.
• Assist in developing and implementing new educational initiatives and policies.
• Conduct training workshops for educators, in-person or virtual.
• Analyze educational data to inform recommendations and planning.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to build a shared vision for quality education.
• Prepare reports and presentations detailing findings and plans.
• Stay updated on research trends and policy changes in early childhood education.
• Manage project timelines and client relationships in a hybrid setup.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Educational Leadership (preferred)

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Data reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education Consultant to guide childcare centers, schools, and policymakers in Paarl. You will apply pedagogy, curriculum development, and child development expertise to drive improvements in learning outcomes.

The role blends on-site facility visits around Paarl with remote analysis, reporting, and client communication, demanding strong analytical and interpersonal skills and a passion for high-quality early education.