Japanese Instructor

Essential Functions

• Teach two sections of elementary Japanese including lesson planning, instruction, and assessment, Grades 3 – 6.
• Maintain classroom order and safety.
• Communicate with families and collaborate with colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good classroom management, for students ages 8 - 12.
• Highly reliable and consistent with attendance and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching Japanese.
• Must be proficient with software and devices that support instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in the Japanese language.
• A teaching license.

Working Environment

Standard office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

The Japanese instructor will teach elementary students Japanese with some planning time, Monday – Friday between 8:15 am – 12:00 pm on full-day student contact days during the 2026-2027 school year, September 14, 2026 – June 1, 2027. (2026-2027 Ricks School Calendar)

Potentially, approximately 10-18 hours a week during the school year, based on 3.75 hours a day during full-day student contact days. View the 2026-2027 Ricks School Calendar: here.

This position will be about 300 – 500 hours for the entire 2026-2027 school year. For employees in a non-benefitted position(s) at DU, there is a hard limit of 1000 hours worked in 2026 and 1000 hours worked in 2027 (No more than 2000 hours from September 14, 2026 – June 1, 2027).

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00-$25.50.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through https://career.du.edu/jobs/ to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefitted employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.