Japanese Language Classroom Teacher

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education body in Singapore is seeking a dedicated full-time Japanese Language teacher. The ideal candidate should have a degree and teaching certification in Japanese Language, alongside excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include teaching Japanese, developing curriculum resources, and ensuring a safe learning environment for students aged 12–19. Applications are open until December 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Japanese and English.
• Prior experience teaching Japanese to students aged 12–19 is advantageous.
• Strong classroom management skills, especially for large classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language and culture at the MOE Language Centre.
• Deliver engaging lessons while ensuring student safety.
• Develop assessment materials and curriculum resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative team work

Educational technology proficiency

Curriculum development

Education

University degree in Japanese Language or Linguistics

Teaching certification in Japanese as a foreign language

Job description

We’d like to hear from you. Join us as a full-time Japanese Language teacher and share the beauty of the language and the culture.

Visit this website to have more details on the daily work of a teacher in MOE and MOELC: https://www.moelc.moe.edu.sg/courses/#post_299

We are looking for dedicated and highly-motivated Japanese Language teachers to work full‑time at our MOE Language Centre. If you have a degree and teaching certification in Japanese Language, in addition to possessing excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching, we welcome you to apply for this position. Applicants should also have the fitness and stamina to deliver lessons, and the resilience required to engage students safely and carry out their duties effectively. You can look forward to a fulfilling career that enables you to develop your students both within and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• A university degree in Japanese Language, Linguistics, or Language Education.
• Or, a university degree and a teaching certification in Japanese as a foreign language. E.g., Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Education, or passed either the 日本語教育能力検定試験 or 日本語教員試験.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient in using educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Skilled in developing assessment materials and curriculum resources.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent in both Japanese and English.

Experience

• Prior experience teaching Japanese to students aged 12–19 will be advantageous.
• Strong classroom management skills, particularly for large classes (30–40 students), will be an added advantage.

Application Details

If you wish to be considered for an interview, please apply via Careers@Gov at https://jobs.careers.gov.sg/jobs/hrp/16735088/005056A3-53E2-1FD0-ADC5-3BCEBF51D3DD.

The application window will be open from 24 November 2025 to 21 December 2025, 11pm (Singapore Time).

Applications submitted after this time may encounter technical difficulties and cannot be guaranteed successful submission.

Only applications received via the FormSG application form will be considered.

Should you encounter any difficulty in submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.