In-Person Japanese Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors • Oak Park, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Japanese Tutor to provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. Instruction supports students’ Japanese coursework and language development, with lessons tailored to each student’s proficiency level, learning style, academic goals, and school curriculum.

The tutor will help students build Japanese language skills and confidence through personalized instruction, monitor progress, and communicate with parents or guardians about student progress, challenges, and learning objectives. The company provides private, in-home tutoring throughout the northern and western suburbs of Chicago and describes its approach as flexible, personalized, and curriculum-based.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Meet at least one of the following criteria: hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or equivalent teaching certificate from another state; be currently enrolled in a teacher certification program; have at least two years of teaching experience in a private, public, or charter school; have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university; or be a master’s or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. college or university.
• Demonstrate Japanese language proficiency appropriate for high-quality academic instruction.
• Have strong Japanese proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Know Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and writing systems, including hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as appropriate to students being taught.
• Be able to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to personalized instruction and customer service.
• Adapt to different learning styles, academic needs, and student goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Japanese language instruction aligned with students’ school curricula and academic goals.
• Support students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Teach and reinforce hiragana, katakana, and kanji as appropriate to students’ proficiency levels and curricula.
• Teach Japanese sentence structure, grammar, and everyday communication.
• Prepare students for quizzes, tests, exams, classroom assignments, and other academic assessments.
• Design customized lessons addressing individual learning needs, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Provide remedial instruction or enrichment activities to strengthen language proficiency and encourage continued growth.
• Use interactive exercises, supplemental learning materials, and practical language applications to reinforce understanding.
• Introduce relevant Japanese cultural context when it supports language learning and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to help students meet their goals.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about student progress, challenges, and learning objectives.

Benefits

• Above-industry-average pay.
• Flexible scheduling around the tutor’s availability.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional networking.
• Supportive team environment committed to student success.
• Independence to manage one’s own students and schedule.

What This Job Offers

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