Senior STEM Curriculum Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development allowances

Home office setup reimbursement

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer for a fully remote role focused on STEM education across primary to secondary levels. You will design, develop, and refine curricula, conduct research on pedagogy, align with CAPS, IB, and NGSS standards, and integrate modern teaching technologies.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to create engaging resources, develop assessments, and ensure inclusive, accessible content for diverse

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in STEM or Education with curriculum specialization.
• 7+ years in curriculum design with emphasis on STEM.
• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning theories.
• Strong understanding of CAPS, IB, NGSS standards and assessment methods.
• Experience developing curricula for online, blended and traditional settings.
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
• Proficiency with digital tools for curriculum development and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for improving STEM education.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of comprehensive STEM curricula aligned with standards and learning objectives.
• Conduct research on pedagogical trends, emerging technologies and best practices.
• Create engaging instructional materials: lesson plans, activities, assessments, digital resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, teachers and instructional designers for content accuracy.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and curriculum effectiveness.
• Pilot and evaluate curriculum materials, incorporating feedback for improvement.
• Ensure curriculum is inclusive, accessible, and supports diverse learners.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for development initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in STEM and educational technology.

Skills

Curriculum design leadership

STEM education expertise

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Educational standards knowledge (CAPS/

IB/NGSS standards

Research and writing

Remote collaboration

Digital tools for curriculum dev

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in STEM or Education (curriculum specialization)

Tools

LMS

Google Workspace / collaborative tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer for a fully remote role focused on STEM education across primary to secondary levels. You will design, develop, and refine curricula, conduct research on pedagogy, align with CAPS, IB, and NGSS standards, and integrate modern teaching technologies.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and instructional designers to create engaging resources, develop assessments, and ensure inclusive, accessible content for diverse