Senior STEM Curriculum Architect (Remote, SA)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Development allowance

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Curriculum Developer to lead STEM curricula design and development across educational levels. This fully remote role requires strong pedagogy and the ability to translate complex science into accessible learning.

You will collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers, mentor junior developers, review materials, and stay current with STEM education advances. Remote SA work is supported.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in STEM or Curriculum & Instruction.
• 6+ years of curriculum development experience in STEM.
• Proven track record designing STEM curricula for multiple levels.
• Expertise in instructional design principles and learning theories.
• Experience with educational technology tools and platforms for STEM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and remote cross-functional teams.
• Based in South Africa with reliable internet and suitable remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end STEM curricula development aligned with standards.
• Design objectives, outlines, assessments, and materials.
• Incorporate inquiry-based and project-based learning.
• Collaborate with SMEs, educators, and instructional designers.
• Develop multimedia resources and interactive simulations.
• Ensure content remains relevant and up-to-date.
• Oversee review and revision of materials for quality.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Stay updated on STEM education and instructional design.
• Contribute to strategic directions of curriculum initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

STEM education

Remote team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in STEM or Curriculum & Instruction

Tools

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Curriculum Developer to lead STEM curricula design and development across educational levels. This fully remote role requires strong pedagogy and the ability to translate complex science into accessible learning.

You will collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers, mentor junior developers, review materials, and stay current with STEM education advances. Remote SA work is supported.