Japanese Language Instructor

Lingua Science; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Part time

Job summary

A language instruction company is seeking Japanese language instructors in the Ann Arbor and metro Detroit areas. Instructors will teach group classes and private lessons to company employees and their spouses, with some lessons conducted online. Candidates should possess native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, excellent people skills, and prior teaching experience is preferred. The position offers a salary of $32/hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching Japanese is desired, may consider candidates with other teaching experience.
• Ability to make learning Japanese fun, not just about memorization.

Responsibilities

• Teach group language classes and private lessons to company employees and their spouses.
• Conduct some lessons online as well.

Skills

Native Japanese or near-native proficiency (JLPT 1)

Excellent people skills

Strong conversation skills

Education

College degree in education, English, Japanese, linguistics, or related field

Job description

Japanese language instructors needed in the Ann Arbor and metro Detroit areas to teach group language classes and private lessons to company employees and their spouses. Some lessons may be conducted online as well.

Various class times and lesson times.

Qualifications:

Native Japanese, or extremely near native Japanese (JLPT 1 or higher if a non-native Japanese speaker)

Prior experience teaching Japanese is desired, may consider candidates with other teaching experience

Excellent people skills and conversation skills

A college degree in education, English, Japanese, linguistics or related field is helpful, but not required, or training in Japanese pedagogy

Ability to make learning Japanese fun and entertaining, not just about memorization of words and grammar

Salary:
$32/hour or negotiable based on experience