Senior Educational Technologist - Online Learning

Placements24; Sandton; Ibrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technologist to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative educational technology for online courses. This remote-first role collaborates with educators to ensure engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound learning experiences.

You will administer LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard), create multimedia resources, and provide training on educational technologies.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in educational technology, instructional design, or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and their administration.
• Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia software.
• Experience in developing and delivering technical training to diverse audiences.
• Excellent understanding of instructional design principles and learning theories.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team.

Mansioni

• Lead the design and implementation of technological solutions to support online courses and learning platforms.
• Administer, configure, and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) to meet pedagogical and administrative needs.
• Develop and integrate multimedia resources, interactive simulations, and digital tools into online courses.
• Provide technical support and training to educators on using educational technologies effectively.
• Research and evaluate emerging educational technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and content creators to ensure seamless integration of technology into the curriculum.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to the LMS and other educational platforms.
• Develop documentation, tutorials, and best practice guides for educational technology use.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in educational technology and online learning.

Conoscenze

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Training delivery

Formazione

Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or related field

Strumenti

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leader in digital education, is seeking a highly innovative and experienced Senior Educational Technologist to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge educational technology solutions to enhance online learning experiences. You will work with educators and instructional designers to leverage technology effectively, ensuring our online courses are engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of learning management systems (LMS), multimedia production, and emerging educational technologies. As a remote-first position, you will collaborate with a diverse, distributed team across South Africa . This is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy education professional to drive innovation in online learning from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of technological solutions to support online courses and learning platforms.
• Administer, configure, and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) to meet pedagogical and administrative needs.
• Develop and integrate multimedia resources, interactive simulations, and digital tools into online courses.
• Provide technical support and training to educators on using educational technologies effectively.
• Research and evaluate emerging educational technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and content creators to ensure seamless integration of technology into the curriculum.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to the LMS and other educational platforms.
• Develop documentation, tutorials, and best practice guides for educational technology use.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in educational technology and online learning.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in educational technology, instructional design, or a related role, with a strong focus on online learning environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and their administration.
• Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia software.
• Experience in developing and delivering technical training to diverse audiences.
• Excellent understanding of instructional design principles and learning theories.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team.
• A passion for innovation in education and a commitment to improving online learning experiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with extensive experience and expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and staying at the forefront of EdTech.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Chance to shape the future of online education on a large scale.