In-Person Japanese Tutor | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Prep Academy Tutors Hamilton; 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 in Oak Park, IL seeks a passionate Japanese Tutor for in-person, one-on-one sessions with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The role focuses on developing language skills aligned with school curricula, building confidence, and supporting academic progress.

You will tailor lessons to each student's level, cover speaking, listening, reading, writing, and kanji, and communicate with parents about progress and goals.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Japanese, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and kanji appropriate to students.
• Enthusiasm for teaching Japanese and supporting student achievement.
• Ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Japanese language instruction aligned with curricula and goals.
• Develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocab, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Teach hiragana, katakana, and kanji appropriate to each student.
• Explain sentence structure, grammar, and everyday communication.
• Prepare students for quizzes, tests, and assignments.
• Design customized lessons addressing individual needs and progress.
• Offer remedial or enrichment activities to strengthen proficiency.
• Incorporate interactive exercises and cultural context to engage students.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to meet goals.
• Maintain communication with parents about progress and objectives.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Grammar & writing

Pronunciation

Adaptability

Communication

Customer service

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois State teaching certificate

Teaching certification program

Teaching experience

Lecturer or instructor experience

Job description

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County in Oak Park, IL seeks a passionate Japanese Tutor for in-person, one-on-one sessions with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The role focuses on developing language skills aligned with school curricula, building confidence, and supporting academic progress.

You will tailor lessons to each student's level, cover speaking, listening, reading, writing, and kanji, and communicate with parents about progress and goals.