Senior Remote ECD Educator: Innovating Online Learning

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Career advancement

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Early Childhood Educator for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will shape curricula and deliver engaging online learning for children aged 2-6, leveraging digital tools and an innovative virtual classroom.

You will collaborate with curriculum designers and educational technologists, mentor junior educators, and maintain proactive communication with parents to support development and engagement.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in ECD or related field required.
• At least 5 years in ECD with 2+ years in senior/leadership role.
• Experience designing and delivering online educational content.
• Strong understanding of child psychology and development milestones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in digital collaboration and learning management systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement play-based learning modules for a remote audience, aligned with ECD frameworks.
• Facilitate interactive online sessions, fostering a supportive virtual classroom.
• Provide individualized guidance to children and parents on milestones and learning.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and educational technologists to enhance digital resources.
• Conduct online assessments of progress and provide reports.
• Stay updated on the latest research in ECE and remote learning.
• Mentor junior educators within the remote team.
• Maintain clear communication with parents regarding development and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Curriculum design

Online teaching

Remote working

Education

ECD qualification

Tools

LMS

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Early Childhood Educator for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will shape curricula and deliver engaging online learning for children aged 2-6, leveraging digital tools and an innovative virtual classroom.

You will collaborate with curriculum designers and educational technologists, mentor junior educators, and maintain proactive communication with parents to support development and engagement.