Japanese Language Instructor [Job Vacancy ID ST7]
Job Summary
Instructor for Japanese Language
Language: Japanese
Location: Tokyo Japan
Employment type: Freelance
Student: Adult student seeking to learn Japanese
Schedule: Once a week on Sundays for 2 hours
Start Date: ASAP at the beginning of June
Length of Contract: Up to 75 hours total by December 2026
The STAR7 LLC Academy team works with clients such as companies and relocation companies to provide language training for families moving to new countries.
Key Responsibilities - in this role you will:
Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the students level goals and learning style.
Focus on improving the students fluency pronunciation vocabulary and grammar in Japanese.
Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.
Encourage active participation and build the students confidence in speaking and understanding Japanese.
Adapt teaching methods and pace based on the students evolving needs.
Maintain clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.
Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese.
Proven experience in teaching Japanese as a second language preferably in a one-to-one setting.
Strong knowledge of Japanese grammar pronunciation and usage.
Ability to create engaging and personalized lesson plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience flexibility and a student-centered approach.
A degree in Japanese Education Linguistics or a related field is a plus.
TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.
GDPR: In compliance with the REGULATION(EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons (GDPR) applying to this vacancy you will hereby authorise the recipient of your application to use and process your personal details for the purpose of sending you projects and job offers recruiting selecting staff for 10 years and you confirm to be informed of your rights.
Required Skills:
Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese. Proven experience in teaching Japanese as a second language preferably in a one-to-one setting. Strong knowledge of Japanese grammar pronunciation and usage. Ability to create engaging and personalized lesson plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience flexibility and a student-centered approach. A degree in Japanese Education Linguistics or a related field is a plus. TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred. GDPR: In compliance with the REGULATION(EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons (GDPR) applying to this vacancy you will hereby authorise the recipient of your application to use and process your personal details for the purpose of sending you projects and job offers recruiting selecting staff for 10 years and you confirm to be informed of your rights.