Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor

Job overview

The Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor role is primarily onsite in New York, NY, with the curriculum spanning digital and physical classrooms. Compensation is $55–$85 per hour of instruction, depending on experience. Japan Society’s immediate operational priority is securing instructors for in-person classes. The instructor delivers Japanese language education to adult learners and coordinates teaching with the Language Center and other instructors. The role follows the course syllabus, develops supplemental materials, communicates with students, adapts instruction to class needs, and participates in quarterly instructor meetings.

What you'll do

• Teach assigned Japanese language classes
• create supplemental teaching materials and follow the curriculum syllabus in coordination with other instructors
• communicate with students and send course materials
• correspond with Language Center staff about scheduling and course updates
• adapt teaching and materials for adult learners and class needs
• participate in quarterly instructor meetings. Creating new theme- or content-based courses is optional.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

japanese language instructor

part-time

new york ny

japan society

adult learners

in-person instruction

japanese language

teaching materials

language center

10-week semesters

110/120-minute classes

$55–$85/hr

bachelor’s degree

work permit or u.s. citizen

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Core semesters run for 10 weeks, with classes meeting once or twice weekly; optional supplemental conversational courses run for five weeks. Classes last 110 or 120 minutes.

About the employer

Japan Society, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Language Schools. Sector: 61.