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Korean-Japanese Curriculum Designer (Contract)

SpeakKorea - RemoteLearning & Curriculum
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Salary
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Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Posted
30 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Korean-Japanese Curriculum Designer Contractor position at Speak is a six-month remote opportunity based in South Korea for a skilled education professional. This role centers on planning, developing, and localizing Japanese language learning materials tailored specifically for Korean speakers. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in instructional design, a passion for educational technology, and the ability to work independently to craft engaging in-app lessons.

Key Responsibilities

Take complete end-to-end ownership of Korean-Japanese curriculum development, guiding projects from initial planning through writing, production, and final launch.
Design culturally relevant and effective learning materials that align with the core brand philosophy of Speak.
Continuously update and refine educational content using insights gathered from quality assurance, peer reviews, and direct user feedback.
Integrate advanced AI tools into daily workflows to optimize content production, test new concepts, and increase overall operational efficiency.

Requirements

Native-level proficiency in Korean combined with a deep cultural understanding of the South Korean market for language learners.
Native or near-native written and spoken proficiency in the Japanese language.
Professional background in Japanese educational content planning, instructional design, or curriculum development.
Exceptional empathy for learners, with a thorough grasp of the unique obstacles faced by Korean speakers learning Japanese.
Capacity to execute projects independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality.
Technical aptitude with modern digital tools and the ability to adapt quickly to new internal systems.
Current residency in South Korea with the availability to commit to a 6-month contract that offers flexible working hours and potential for extension.

Nice to Have

Ability to communicate effectively in English to collaborate with global team members.
Experience utilizing data analytics to track user engagement and translate insights into curriculum enhancements.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools, such as large language models, to scale and build instructionally sound educational materials.
Prior work history within the EdTech sector or with digital language-learning applications.

Skills and Tools

Curriculum and instructional design
Content writing and localization
Japanese and Korean language fluency
AI-assisted content workflows
Quality assurance and user feedback iteration
Project management and autonomous execution

About the Company

Speak is an artificial intelligence company redefining language acquisition through a mobile-first, conversation-driven application. Originating as the top language learning app in South Korea in 2019, the organization has expanded its footprint globally across multiple markets and languages. Backed by prominent venture capital firms including OpenAI, Accel, Founders Fund, and Khosla Ventures, the distributed team operates from hubs including San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana with a mission to make immersive tutoring accessible to millions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Speak careers page to submit an application for this remote contract role.

Questions candidates ask

What is the employment type for this role?

This position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Where is the position located?

The role is remote, and applicants must be based in South Korea.

What language proficiencies are required?

Applicants must have native-level Korean proficiency with strong cultural intuition for the Korean market, alongside native or near-native proficiency in Japanese.

Are working hours flexible?

Yes, working hours and days for this remote contract position are flexible.

What is the primary focus of the curriculum designer?

The designer focuses on planning curricula, writing, producing, and localizing Japanese language learning materials specifically for Korean speakers.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Speak careers page.

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