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