Senior STEM Curriculum Architect — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer to lead the creation of advanced STEM educational programs. The role focuses on designing engaging curricula and materials across age groups, collaborating with educators and learning technologists to ensure cutting-edge content.

You will drive alignment with national and international standards, pilot modules, and develop assessments, while providing training and support to schools adopting the new curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in curriculum design and development, with a STEM focus.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design theories and learning theories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive curriculum frameworks for STEM subjects, ensuring alignment with national and international educational standards.
• Create engaging learning materials, including lesson plans, assessments, multimedia content, and practical activities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Pilot new curriculum modules, gather feedback, and iterate based on learner input.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to measure learner progress and program effectiveness.
• Provide training and support to educators implementing the new curriculum.
• Stay abreast of trends in STEM education and curriculum development.
• Manage curriculum development projects from conception to implementation.

Skills

Curriculum design

STEM education

Instructional design

Digital learning resources

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or related STEM field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

E-learning authoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer to lead the creation of advanced STEM educational programs. The role focuses on designing engaging curricula and materials across age groups, collaborating with educators and learning technologists to ensure cutting-edge content.

You will drive alignment with national and international standards, pilot modules, and develop assessments, while providing training and support to schools adopting the new curriculum.