Video and visual content creation
- Create instructional videos in Canva using scripts provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team).
- In some cases, write scripts and create videos based on briefs provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team).
- Create simple graphics to use in online courses (and possibly WhatsApp communications with SmartStarters)
Early learning materials design
- Review early learning materials designed by the Head of EL & LD or other team members
- Support the design of early learning materials such as the SmartStart curriculum, Small & Large Group Activity book and home learning activities & storybooks
- Participate in the review and design process of EL materials, led by the Head of EL & LD
Basic graphic design
- Make text changes and small edits to graphics in InDesign documents
- Do basic graphic design work that does not require the skills and experience of a professional graphic designer
- Do layout work of documents and presentations in Word and Powerpoint
Online learning design & support
- Create quizzes and simple activities in Moodle
- Upload images and video content to Moodle
- Design and review online learning courses with the support of EL & LD team members
Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience
- 2-5 year’s experience in education or non-profit sectors
- At least 1-2 year’s experience in the ECD sector
- At least 1-2 year’s experience in video creation and editing or learning design
· Strong visual design skills (i.e. be able to envision and create professional looking and visually inspiring images and videos)
· Video creation and editing skills
· Strong skills in Canva and basic skills in InDesign
· Learning design skills – the ability to design simple and engaging instructional content (for online and print materials)
· Ability to create simple quizzes and activities and design basic courses in Moodle
· Skills in creating and understanding contextually relevant content for South Africans with limited digital literacy and English literacy
· Ability to design content to support holistic child development and early learning
· An understanding of the core principles of early learning pedagogy
· Ability to design collaboratively and work in a team environment
Desirable Skills and Experience
· Essential: A degree in education, ECD, social work or child psychology
· Non-essential but an asset: A qualification in visual art or graphic design