Academic Officer {Japanese Language)

Schoters; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoters is expanding its Academic Officer - Japanese Program to build and refine the learning system for our Japanese language offerings. The role focuses on curriculum and syllabus development, learning objectives, and assessments to ensure progression and consistency across levels.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Japanese curriculum development, JLPT-aligned assessment design, and strong documentation skills, with fluent Japanese and solid English communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Japanese language curriculum development, syllabus development, lesson planning, assessment development, or related academic roles.
• Familiar with JLPT curriculum and levels, able to translate JLPT competencies into learning objectives and progression.
• Understanding of Japanese language learning methodology and learner needs across proficiency levels.
• Fluent in Japanese (reading and writing).
• Strong English writing skills are a plus.
• Well-structured in developing, documenting, and presenting academic materials.
• Experience in Japanese language schools, educational institutions, or teaching Japanese is preferred.
• Experience in developing assessments or materials aligned with JLPT standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing the learning system for Japanese language programs.
• Developing curriculum and syllabus with learning objectives, materials, progression, and assessments.
• Creating lesson plans and learning activities aligned to curriculum objectives.
• Developing assessment materials to measure student progress.
• Mapping materials and competencies for JLPT and progression across levels.
• Reviewing and improving curriculum, syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Developing academic guidelines to ensure consistency across programs.
• Collaborating with academic and operations teams to implement programs effectively.

Skills

Curriculum development

JLPT knowledge

Lesson planning

Assessment design

Program management

English communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Job description

Schoters by Ruangguru is a tech-enabled education company that provides a one-stop solution for study and work abroad preparation. We aim to leverage the quality of education for the young generations so they have a broader play-field than ever.

We are currently opening a vacancy for Academic Officer - Japanese Program, who will be responsible for developing and improving the academic system for our Japanese language learning programs.

Job Description:

• Designing and developing the learning system for Japanese language programs.
• Developing Japanese language curriculum and syllabus, including learning objectives, learning materials, learning progression, assessment mechanisms, and assessment indicators.
• Developing lesson plans and learning activities based on the established curriculum and learning objectives.
• Developing assessment materials, including exercises, quizzes, tests, and other forms of evaluation to measure students' learning progress.
• Mapping learning materials and competencies for JLPT and ensuring appropriate progression across levels.
• Reviewing and improving existing curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans, and assessment materials based on student needs and learning outcomes.
• Developing academic guidelines and documentation to ensure consistency in learning delivery across Japanese programs.
• Collaborating with other academic and operational teams to ensure the implementation of the academic programs runs effectively.

Requirements:

• Having experience in Japanese language curriculum development, syllabus development, lesson planning, assessment development, or other related academic roles.
• Familiar with JLPT curriculum and competency levels and able to translate JLPT competencies into structured learning objectives and progression.
• Having a good understanding of Japanese language learning methodology and the learning needs of students at different proficiency levels.
• Fluent in Japanese, especially in reading and writing.
• Strong English communication skills, especially in writing, would be a plus.
• Well-structured and organized in developing, documenting, and presenting academic materials.
• Able to analyze existing academic materials and provide constructive recommendations for improvement.
• Experience working in Japanese language schools, educational institutions, academic teams, or teaching Japanese is preferred.
• Experience in developing assessments or learning materials aligned with JLPT standards is a plus.