Senior Virtual Early Childhood Educator

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Remote work support

Professional growth

Cutting-edge edtech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtual Early Childhood Educator to lead pedagogical innovation in their Randburg-based online learning environment. This fully remote role designs and oversees advanced virtual curriculum modules that foster critical thinking, creativity, and socio-emotional development in young learners.

You will mentor other educators, develop online pedagogy best practices, and ensure an exceptional learning experience across digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in ECD, with 3+ years in online instruction.
• Proven ability to design and deliver virtual learning programs for young children.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for remote teams.
• Proficiency with diverse digital tools and LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine advanced virtual curriculum frameworks and learning activities for early childhood education.
• Lead the delivery of engaging online lessons and interactive sessions, demonstrating mastery of virtual teaching techniques.
• Mentor and guide junior educators on effective online pedagogical strategies and engagement techniques.
• Evaluate and integrate new digital tools and educational technologies to enhance the virtual learning experience.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers and tech teams to ensure pedagogical integrity and technical functionality of the platform.

Skills

Educational leadership

Online teaching

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Digital tools & LMS

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Curriculum Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtual Early Childhood Educator to lead pedagogical innovation within their online learning environment based in Randburg . This fully remote role requires a passionate educator to design, implement, and oversee advanced virtual curriculum modules that foster critical thinking, creativity, and socio-emotional development in young learners. You will play a key role in mentoring other educators, developing best practices for online pedagogy, and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for children across various digital platforms, contributing to a leading organization in remote early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine advanced virtual curriculum frameworks and learning activities for early childhood education.


• Lead the delivery of engaging online lessons and interactive sessions, demonstrating mastery of virtual teaching techniques.


• Mentor and guide junior educators on effective online pedagogical strategies and engagement techniques.


• Evaluate and integrate new digital tools and educational technologies to enhance the virtual learning experience.


• Collaborate with curriculum developers and tech teams to ensure pedagogical integrity and technical functionality of the platform.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.


• A minimum of 7 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 3 years focused on online or virtual instruction.


• Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering innovative virtual learning programs for young children.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with a strong ability to guide remote teams.


• Proficiency in a wide range of digital educational tools, learning management systems, and virtual collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive remote work support.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and influence in the field of online education.


• Flexible working hours that allow for excellent work-life balance.


• Access to cutting-edge educational technology and resources.


• The chance to be at the forefront of innovative remote learning solutions for children worldwide.