Part-time Japanese Language Instructor

Japan Society, Inc • New York, NY

15h • $55 - $85 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor teaches Japanese courses for adults. Seeking instructors with extensive previous teaching experience at the university level or equivalent, for in-person and/or online courses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of one-year of experience teaching Japanese language in a classroom setting is required.
• Experience creating teaching materials using a variety of technology/apps (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, iPad dictionaries, etc.) and using video conferencing apps (such as Zoom, Teams) required.
• Experience using technology for teaching Japanese writing, such as a tablet and stylus, annotation, etc.
• Good oral and written English communications skills required.
• Familiarity with current teaching methods is required.
• Green card/work permit holders or US citizens only.

Nice To Haves

• MA in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• knowledge of up-and-coming teaching methods and technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create their own teaching materials to supplement the course textbook, and follow the curriculum syllabus in coordination with other instructors.
• Communicate with students in your classes and send course materials.
• Maintain regular correspondence with Language Center staff by email for future scheduling, course updates, etc.
• Be ready to mold their teaching and create materials toward an adult audience and adapt to class needs.
• Participate in quarterly instructor meetings about improvements, program changes, and various issues.
• Optional: For those interested, there may be opportunity to create new theme/content-based courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level