Senior Remote Child Development Consultant

Placements24; Welkom; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Global reach

Professional growth

World-class team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Child Development Consultant to advise families, schools, and organizations on best practices in child development. You will deliver services through a remote platform, leveraging deep knowledge in psychology, pedagogy, and milestones across ages.

The role requires leadership in shaping service offerings, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to global impact while communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in child development consulting or practice.
• Expertise in cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Experience conducting client assessments and developing interventions.
• Exceptional remote communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience creating educational content or training programs.
• Ability to work autonomously in a demanding remote workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on child development and family dynamics via virtual channels.
• Develop customized strategies and action plans for developmental needs.
• Create and deliver webinars, workshops, and training materials.
• Conduct assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with psychologists, educators, and therapists for holistic support.
• Contribute to new service offerings and IP development.
• Stay updated on research in child development and education.
• Mentor junior consultants and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Remote consultation

Mentoring

Content development

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology / Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading global consultancy focused on child development and family well-being, seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Child Development Consultant . This crucial role will involve advising families, educational institutions, and organizations on best practices in child development, learning, and care, all delivered through a remote, virtual platform. The ideal candidate will possess a deep theoretical and practical understanding of child psychology, pedagogy, and developmental milestones across various age groups. You will leverage your expertise to develop strategies, provide guidance, and create resources that foster optimal child development. This position requires exceptional analytical skills, a proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, and a strong commitment to the welfare of children. As a senior member of our remote team, you will play a key role in shaping our client's service offerings and impacting lives globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and guidance on child development, learning, and family dynamics to diverse clients via virtual channels.
• Develop customized strategies and action plans to address specific developmental needs and challenges.
• Create and deliver engaging webinars, workshops, and training materials on various child development topics.
• Conduct thorough assessments of developmental needs and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including psychologists, educators, and therapists, to ensure holistic support.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and intellectual property for the company.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and trends in child development, psychology, and education.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in child development consulting or practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple areas of child development (e.g., cognitive, social-emotional, physical).
• Proven ability to conduct client assessments and develop effective intervention strategies.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, suitable for remote client interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in developing educational content or training programs.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding remote workload effectively.
• Must be comfortable using various virtual communication and collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering global reach and flexibility.
• Highly competitive senior-level salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead and influence impactful child development initiatives.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work with a world-class team of experts in child welfare and development.