Dynamic High School Japanese Language Educator

Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Pacific Institute seeks a Temporary High School Japanese Language Teacher to cover multiple levels of high school Japanese up to levels 3 and 4. The role involves engaging students with student-centered strategies and integrating educational technology into lessons.

The candidate will differentiate instruction, align with World Language Department guidelines, and prepare plans according to department and external exam requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Japanese from an accredited university or college, and at least two years' experience teaching high school Japanese.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple levels of high school Japanese language up to levels 3 and 4.
• Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, which engage students in the learning process.
• Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Teach core concepts and skills as set out in the World Language Department’s scope and sequence and always directed to the vision and mission of the school.
• Prepare lesson plans following curriculum guidelines set by the department, school and external examining bodies.
• Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the Japanese language curriculum.
• Design and implement lessons and formative and summative assessments of students’ learning in alignment with Mid Pacific’s Assessment Guidelines.
• Post homework assignments weekly and record formative and summative results electronically using the school’s information system program.
• Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to respond effectively.
• Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
• Carry out all homeroom and advisory responsibilities.
• Determine budget needs and purchase pre-approved equipment and/or materials for courses taught.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.
• Provide in-person classroom instruction, supervision, and support to students during the school day.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

High school Japanese

Student-centered instruction

Educational technology

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Japanese

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Mid-Pacific Institute seeks a Temporary High School Japanese Language Teacher to cover multiple levels of high school Japanese up to levels 3 and 4. The role involves engaging students with student-centered strategies and integrating educational technology into lessons.

The candidate will differentiate instruction, align with World Language Department guidelines, and prepare plans according to department and external exam requirements.