Teacher - World Language - Japanese (2026-2027 SY)

Applitrack; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking a World Language - Japanese teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Center for Global Studies. Instruct students, communicate with parents, and contribute to a positive classroom environment that fosters high expectations and growth.

The role requires CSDE certification for the language and a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field, with experience in multicultural settings and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold active CSDE certification for the language area.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• Experience in multicultural, diverse school settings preferred.
• Ability to teach high school students and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in world language (Japanese) to build subject mastery.
• Communicate with parents and maintain records and progress reports.
• Follow scope and sequence of the instructional program.
• Prepare lessons and assessments to meet varied learner needs.
• Contribute to professional learning and school community.

Skills

High school teaching

Multicultural environment

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

CSDE certification in Other World Language 024

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

Teacher - World Language - Japanese (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10585

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ World Language - Japanese
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Date Available:
  September/2026

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

TEACHER - JAPANESE LANGUAGE
CENTER FOR GLOBAL STUDIES

Position Summary
Instruct students in the area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning

Responsibilities

• Followthe scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Managethe classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Preparelesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge
• Maintainaccurate and complete records as required
• Conductparent/teacher conferences
• Assessstudent learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Inform parents of student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designinstruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Designclear and specific learning assessments
• Maintaina positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintaina positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintainongoing communication with parents
• Assistin the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Establishand maintain professional relationships
• Participatein professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Maintains current knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and educational practices for highschool teaching

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with highschool students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Active CSDE certification in Other World Language 024.
• The knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Education or an appropriate field.
• Demonstrated, successful experience in a multicultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach highschool classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and school staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and education practices applicable to highschool teaching.
• Ability to prepare effective plans.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

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