In-Person Japanese Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors • Oak Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Japanese Tutor to join their Illinois team. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the Japanese language and enjoy helping students develop their language skills, build confidence, and succeed academically. This role involves providing one-on-one, in-person tutoring to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, supporting their Japanese coursework and language development. Instruction will be personalized to each student's proficiency level, learning style, academic goals, and school curriculum.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Meet at least one of the following criteria: Hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or an 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; 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 providing high-quality academic instruction.
• Strong proficiency in Japanese, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and writing systems, including hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as appropriate to the students being taught.
• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching Japanese and supporting student achievement.
• The ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to exceptional, personalized instruction and customer service.
• The ability to adapt to a range of learning styles, academic needs, and student goals.
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring Japanese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Japanese language instruction aligned with students' school curricula and academic goals.
• Support the development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Teach and reinforce hiragana, katakana, and kanji as appropriate to each student's proficiency level and curriculum.
• Help students develop an understanding of Japanese sentence structure, grammar, and everyday communication.
• Prepare students for quizzes, tests, exams, classroom assignments, and other academic assessments.
• Design engaging, customized lessons that address individual learning needs, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Provide remedial instruction or enrichment activities to strengthen language proficiency and encourage continued growth.
• Incorporate 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.
• Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding student progress, challenges, and learning objectives.

Benefits

• Above-industry-average pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional networking
• Supportive team environment
• Independence to manage own students and schedule

What This Job Offers

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