In-Person Japanese Tutor - Flexible Hours & Growth

Prep Academy Tutors; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Independence

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate Japanese Tutor to join our Illinois team. The ideal candidate has a strong command of Japanese and enjoys helping students develop language skills, confidence, and academic success.

You will provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to Kindergarten through Grade 12 students, tailoring instruction to each student’s proficiency, learning style, academic goals, and school curriculum.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Japanese (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
• Knowledge of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and writing systems (hiragana/katakana/kanji).
• Genuine enthusiasm for teaching Japanese and supporting student achievement.
• Ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to ages and proficiency levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a range of learning styles and student goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Japanese language instruction aligned with students' curricula and goals.
• Support development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
• Teach and reinforce hiragana, katakana, and kanji as appropriate.
• Help students understand sentence structure, grammar, and everyday communication.
• Prepare students for quizzes, tests, exams, and classroom assignments.
• Design engaging, customized lessons addressing learning needs and growth.
• Provide remedial or enrichment activities to strengthen proficiency.
• Incorporate interactive exercises and cultural context when appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies to meet goals.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians about progress.

Skills

Japanese proficiency (speaking, listen

Knowledge of hiragana/katakana/kanji

Teaching/tutoring experience

Strong interpersonal/communication

Ability to adapt lessons to ages/profi

Education

Bachelor's degree

Enrolled in teacher certification program

Master's/PhD student with TA experience

Job description

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate Japanese Tutor to join our Illinois team. The ideal candidate has a strong command of Japanese and enjoys helping students develop language skills, confidence, and academic success.

You will provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to Kindergarten through Grade 12 students, tailoring instruction to each student’s proficiency, learning style, academic goals, and school curriculum.