Senior Remote Early Childhood Development Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible remote work schedule

Collaborative international team

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Development Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on advancing ECD through digital platforms.

This role designs, evaluates, and implements evidence‑based programs for ages 0‑6, creating engaging online content and training modules for parents and educators. A Master’s or PhD and 6+ years’ experience are required, with strong research and LMS/content creation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in early childhood development, including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven experience in developing online educational content and facilitating virtual training.
• Strong research skills and understanding of developmental psychology and pedagogical theories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine evidence-based curriculum and intervention strategies for online delivery.
• Create engaging digital content for parents, caregivers, and educators, including webinars and resources.
• Design and implement virtual training programs for educators and community facilitators.
• Conduct virtual assessments and evaluations, analyzing data to inform improvements.
• Stay current with research and best practices in child development and digital learning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary remote team including designers, psychologists, and developers.
• Provide expert consultation and support to project managers and program staff.
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposals to secure funding.
• Advocate for policies and practices supporting optimal early childhood development.
• Ensure program content is culturally sensitive and inclusive.

Skills

Curriculum design

Research skills

Virtual collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Development

PhD in a related field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Digital content creation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Development Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on advancing ECD through digital platforms.

This role designs, evaluates, and implements evidence‑based programs for ages 0‑6, creating engaging online content and training modules for parents and educators. A Master’s or PhD and 6+ years’ experience are required, with strong research and LMS/content creation skills.