Remote Japanese Instructor for Middle & High School

LanguageBird; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

LanguageBird is seeking passionate Japanese language instructors for a remote online position for the 2026-27 school year. Instructors will teach middle/high school Japanese levels 1-6+ through live online lessons, using a modern approach aligned to ACTFL Can-Do statements and project-based learning.

Applicants should have 1–2+ years of teaching Japanese (online or in-person), native-level proficiency, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience teaching Japanese (online and/or in a school setting).
• Native-like proficiency in Japanese.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.
• Familiarity with educational technology and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Evening availability in U.S. time zones (PST preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging one-on-one online lessons using Microsoft Teams.
• Create a supportive and personalized learning environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and success.
• Assign and provide timely feedback on class performance, homework assignments, and projects.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate grades and academic records.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with students, families, and LanguageBird staff as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in required training.

Skills

Japanese language teaching

Online teaching

Strong communication

Independence in remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LanguageBird is seeking passionate Japanese language instructors for a remote online position for the 2026-27 school year. Instructors will teach middle/high school Japanese levels 1-6+ through live online lessons, using a modern approach aligned to ACTFL Can-Do statements and project-based learning.

Applicants should have 1–2+ years of teaching Japanese (online or in-person), native-level proficiency, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.