Virtual Instructional Technologist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Virtual Instructional Technologist to drive remote learning initiatives and serve as the go-to expert for educational technologies, supporting teaching and learning.

You will train educators on LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard), troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with instructional designers to weave technology into course design in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years in instructional technology support or similar.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) and related software.
• Experience delivering remote training and technical support to educators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training on educational technologies and LMS.
• Evaluate and implement educational technologies to improve online teaching.
• Create resources, tutorials, and workshops for tool adoption.
• Troubleshoot issues related to online learning platforms and software.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to integrate technology into course design.

Skills

LMS Support

Technical Training

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Blackboard

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a tech-savvy and innovative Virtual Instructional Technologist to enhance the digital learning environment. In this fully remote role, you will be the go-to expert for integrating educational technologies to support teaching and learning initiatives. You will provide technical assistance, training, and support to educators, helping them effectively utilize various digital tools and platforms to create engaging and effective online courses. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of educational technology, driving innovation and supporting a remote-first culture dedicated to leveraging technology for improved learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies and learning management systems (LMS).
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new educational technologies to enhance online teaching and learning.
• Develop resources, tutorials, and workshops to assist users in adopting and utilizing digital tools.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to online learning platforms and software.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and curriculum developers to integrate technology seamlessly into course design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an instructional technology support or educational technology role.
• Proficiency with various learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) and common educational software.
• Experience providing technical training and support to educators in a remote setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in educational technology.
• Access to cutting-edge educational technology tools and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team dedicated to advancing education through technology.