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Curriculum Developer

Mercor

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Original Job Summary

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position: Education Professional – Contract, Remote, Japan Commitment: 20 hours per week for approximately 2 months. Leverage your teaching and education expertise and language mastery to train AI models in the education domain.

Responsibilities

  • Translate, adapt, and synthesize complex nuances in education workflows and processes in Japan.
  • Write fluently in Japanese and English utilizing precise education terminology.
  • Provide cultural insights specific to the Japanese education system.
  • Collaborate with reviewers and peers to refine content and ensure accuracy.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Native-level fluency in Japanese and strong proficiency in English.
  • Advanced degree in Teaching, Pedagogy, or a related field.
  • 2–6+ years of professional teaching experience in Japan.
  • Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience in delivering and creating assessments is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with rubric development is a plus.
  • Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts is a bonus.

Engagement Details

  • Remote and asynchronous role with your own schedule.
  • 20 hours per week commitment for around 2 months.
  • Structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

Application Process

Complete the following steps:

  • Submit your resume.
  • Complete an AI-led interview to assess language ability and professional experience (15 minutes).
  • If selected, complete a follow-up AI-led interview to review your background.
  • Participate in a paid work trial to assess suitability.
  • Receive feedback and onboard to the project.

Resources & Support

For interview process details and platform information, please visit this link. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Teaching
  • Translation
  • Adaptation
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Assessment
  • AI
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight teaching and bilingual expertise.
  • Research Mercor: Understand their AI and education focus.
  • Prepare examples: Show curriculum development successes.
  • Practice interviews: Familiarize with AI-led interview format.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review education curriculum best practices.
Practice bilingual text translation exercises.
Familiarize with AI education tools.
Study adaptive assessment creation styles.

Behavioral Questions

Describe adapting teaching methods under change.
Explain collaboration with educational peers.
Share experiences in remote work settings.
Discuss managing tight project deadlines.