K-12 Japanese Language Instructor — Independent Contractor

Concorde Education, LLC; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide Japanese language and cultural enrichment services for K–12 students. Assignments vary by school and grade level, with opportunities typically 1–4 instructional hours per week after school and programs lasting about 10 weeks per assignment.

Compensation commonly starts at $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, location, and schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 60 college credits, as required by the assignment or site.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written Japanese.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Japanese language sessions.
• Introduce students to foundational Japanese vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, grammar, writing systems, and culture through interactive activities.
• Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, site requirements, available resources, and program objectives.
• Support students in developing speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, and cultural understanding through games, discussions, projects, and other engaging learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Communicate assignment-related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff as appropriate.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide Japanese language and cultural enrichment services for K–12 students. Assignments vary by school and grade level, with opportunities typically 1–4 instructional hours per week after school and programs lasting about 10 weeks per assignment.

Compensation commonly starts at $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, location, and schedule.