Lead Instructor: Data Center Technician

Job Summary:
Lead Instructors at Correlation One are responsible for delivering high-quality, live, virtual instruction and partnering with company personnel to drive exceptional learning outcomes. Their main focus as educators is to conduct large synchronous online lectures on technical content, training anywhere from 100 to 8,000+ diverse learners at a time, depending on the program. This role involves preparing and leading virtual classroom sessions, collaborating with operations personnel, and contributing to the overall success of the program.

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Program Specific Information:
Dates:  September 7th, 2026 - April 16th, 2027
Lecture days/time:  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:00 - 21:30 JST
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★Where you are
This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with Japan Standard Time.


Virtual Classroom Leadership:

• Prepare and lead virtual classroom sessions for a range of learners.
• Oversee the management of class time Q&A and monitor chat flow, and overall class energy and engagement dynamics

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with Correlation One operations personnel to ensure smooth program delivery and adherence to schedules.
• Be flexible in contributing to classes during weekdays and/or weekends, as program schedules vary.
• Assist in lesson design, development, and improvement which may include tracking edits, suggestions, or changes to curriculum as needed

Compensation:

• The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets. This includes the 2.5 hour lecture, prep time, and a weekly meeting with C1 staff.

Expectations:
In addition to the core responsibilities, Lead Instructors are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

Professionalism:

• Interact professionally with learners, Correlation One staff, additional contractors, and guest speakers, maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect.

Lecture Preparation:

• Diligently and adequately prepare for lectures to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

Dynamic Online Presence

• Responsiveness and Empathy:
• Be highly responsive and empathetic to learners, providing thoughtful answers and assistance　throughout the lesson
• Adjust the lesson pace and presentation to meet the needs of diverse learners while also maintaining responsibility for timely delivery of the prepared content.
• Exhibit an energy, pacing, and ability to make complex topics accessible and maintain strong　learner engagement

Communication:

• Communicate respectfully, recognizing that online or written communication may lack tone.
• Maintain extra communicative contact with Correlation One personnel.

Positive Attitude:

• Foster a healthy learning environment by maintaining a positive attitude and promoting a culture of learning.

Course Improvement:

• Contribute to course improvement by providing thoughtful and transparent feedback to the Correlation One team.

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Your expertise

• CDCP® – Certified Data Center Professional from EPI
• Fluency in Japanese and English
• Experience working in physical data centers or similar environments
• Strong teaching, training, facilitation, coaching, or onboarding experience, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to beginner learners
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and support adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or leading technical teams is a plus, especially for candidates with limited formal teaching experience
• A strong interest in helping learners transition into data center operations and infrastructure careers
• Empathy, flexibility, patience, and a learner-centered mindset
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or comparable foundational IT certifications are a plus