STEM Content Specialist | $40/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a skilled individual to contribute to the curriculum development process by analyzing images and videos, creating high-quality questions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in a STEM discipline and excellent communication skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work independently in a remote environment and will involve mentoring team members while fostering continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in a STEM discipline required.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze images and videos to identify STEM concepts.
• Develop high-quality questions requiring expertise.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure content quality.

Skills

Strong subject-matter expertise in a STEM discipline

Experience in curriculum development

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with educational technology

Collaboration skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze images and videos to identify key STEM concepts and detailed subject insights.
• Develop complex, high-quality questions requiring deep subject-matter expertise.
• Categorize and tag content accurately for efficient workflow and expert routing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content quality and consistency.
• Use data analysis and literature review to inform content development.
• Apply innovative instructional methods and educational technologies.
• Mentor team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong subject‑matter expertise in a STEM discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with educational technology or digital tools.
• Strong collaboration and project leadership capabilities.