Japanese Language Trainer

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04
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Role Purpose

The
Japanese Language Trainer will be responsible for delivering high-quality
Japanese language instruction to beginner-level learners, focusing primarily on
JLPT N5 and N4 levels. The role requires a dynamic educator with a deep
understanding of the Japanese language and culture, and the ability to engage
students using structured curricula and digital learning platforms.

    KeyResponsibilities
  • Design and
  • deliver Japanese language lessons with a focus on JLPT N5 and N4 levels.
  • Utilize
  • structured language programs such as Minna no Nihongo (ćæć‚“ćŖć®ę—„ęœ¬čŖž) and Genki to support learnerprogression.
  • Create
  • engaging lesson plans and learning resources aligned with JLPT standards.
  • Monitor and
  • assess student progress, providing feedback and guidance to help studentsachieve their language goals.
  • Explain
  • Japanese grammar and kanji concepts clearly and accessibly to beginnerstudents.
  • Leverage
  • digital tools such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and PowerPoint for virtualor hybrid teaching environments.
  • Integrate
  • cultural education into language instruction to foster a holisticunderstanding of Japanese society and customs.
  • Maintain
  • records of student attendance, progress, and performance.
  • Participate
  • in curriculum development and instructional improvement initiatives.

Requirements

    Qualificationsand Experience
  • Japanese
  • Language Proficiency: JLPT N2 or N1 certification preferred; N3 level acceptable with strongteaching experience.
  • Teaching
  • Experience: Provenexperience teaching JLPT N5/N4 students, ideally in an academic ortraining institute setting.
  • Instructional
  • Background: Familiarity with structured curricula such as Minna no Nihongo and Genki is essential.
  • Training
  • Certification: Completion of a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course or auniversity-level Japanese teaching qualification is a distinct advantage.
  • Technical
  • Skills: Proficient inusing digital platforms for online teaching, including Zoom, GoogleClassroom, and presentation tools.
  • Communication: Excellent instructional and
  • interpersonal communication skills; able to break down complex languagetopics into beginner-friendly lessons.
  • Cultural
  • Competency: In-depthknowledge of Japanese culture and the ability to incorporate culturalelements into teaching.
    KeyCompetencies
  • Pedagogical
  • effectiveness and learner engagement
  • Strong
  • organizational and lesson planning skills
  • Flexibility
  • and adaptability in teaching methods
  • Patience and
  • empathy in dealing with beginner-level learners
  • Passion for
  • language education and cross-cultural exchange

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