Methodologist / Instructional Designer for Accounting Course

This is a remote position.

Brain Beruf Academy is an academy for intellectual professions for migrants in Germany. Our mission is to integrate people with a migration background into the German labor market, to give them not only professional skills but also to help them adapt to their new country.

Your Role:

• Develop a hybrid course for accountants in Germany in Russian and German: 45% asynchronous content (videos, longreads, tests) and 50% live classes;
  

• Design an engaging educational experience tailored for learners aged 40+ to help them transition into a new profession and secure employment in Germany;
  

• Collaborate with course experts to create webinar scripts, lesson presentations, and comprehensive notes for both instructors and students;
  

• Develop course assessments and materials, including synchronous lesson plans, homework assignments, interactive longreads, presentations, and scripts for video lessons optimized for AI avatars; 
  

• Define criteria and formats for evaluating program quality to ensure excellent learning outcomes; 
  

• Consistently update and improve course content based on feedback and evolving educational standards.
  

Key experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as an instructional designer or methodologist
  

• Proven experience in developing courses for accountants is a strong advantage.
  

• Mandatory experience in creating hybrid and asynchronous courses.
  

• Familiarity with adapting video scripts for AI avatar narration is a plus.
  

• Experience in crafting interactive longreads is desirable.
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of German at B2 level or higher is an advantage;.  
  

• Knowledge of Russian language at the level of a native speaker;
  

• Understanding of program design fundamentals, including reverse engineering principles and methodologies for building engaging educational experiences; 
  

• Awareness of the latest trends and developments in pedagogy and instructional design; 
  

• Proficiency in research tools and the ability to analyze and define the target audience and consumer profiles for courses;
  

• Willingness to quickly adopt new tools, techniques, and approaches to learning design;
  

• Ability to interact with and conduct interviews with subject-matter experts;  
  

• Strong communication skills, empathy, and attentiveness to detail; 
  

• Teamwork skills with a focus on achieving common goals; 
  

• Flexibility and a knack for finding creative, non-standard solutions;  
  

• Confidence in presenting and defending your decisions;
  

• Project management skills, multitasking ability, and a capacity to process large amounts of information while maintaining stress tolerance.  
  

Benefits

• A project with a high social mission. Help students change careers and find opportunities in Germany; 
  

• Innovative Projects. Work on exciting and new educational products; 
  

•  Creative Freedom. Share your ideas and make an impact.  
  

• Work from Anywhere:** Enjoy full-time remote work with flexibility.  
  

• Learn with Us. Get free access to all Academy products.  
  

We value your unique perspective and contributions. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.