Part-time Japanese Language Instructor
Japan Society · New York, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteEducation$55–$85/hrPart-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create their own teaching materials to supplement the course textbook, and follow the curriculum syllabus in coordination with other instructors.
- Communicate with students in your classes and send course materials.
- Maintain regular correspondence with Language Center staff by email for future scheduling, course updates, etc.
- Be ready to mold their teaching and create materials toward an adult audience and adapt to class needs.
- Participate in quarterly instructor meetings about improvements, program changes, and various issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- MA in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
- A minimum of one-year of experience teaching Japanese language in a classroom setting is required.
- Experience creating teaching materials using a variety of technology/apps (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, iPad dictionaries, etc.) and using video conferencing apps (such as Zoom, Teams) required.
- Experience using technology for teaching Japanese writing, such as a tablet and stylus, annotation, etc.
- Good oral and written English communications skills required.
- Familiarity with current teaching methods is required, and knowledge of up-and-coming teaching methods and technology is a plus.
COMPENSATION
$55 - $85 per hour of instruction, depending on experience.