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Position Information Posting Number PG195026TM Position Number 39WTL10 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties The Japanese Language Extension Instructor shall teach varying levels of non-credit ...

Japanese Teaching Assistant

Amherst, MA ยท On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Each Japanese language instructor teaches three courses per semester, so they need assistance for their courses, especially for speaking. We offer multiple levels of Japanese language courses and the ...

Japanese Teaching Assistant

Amherst, VA ยท On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Each Japanese language instructor teaches three courses per semester, so they need assistance for their courses, especially for speaking. We offer multiple levels of Japanese language courses and the ...

Japanese Instructor

Hagerstown, MD ยท On-site

$28 - $32/hr

AGI currently has an opening for experienced Japanese language instructors for a virtual course taking place from April 06-09, 0900-1600 EST, for 6 hours of instructing time plus 2 hours of paid ...

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Part-time Japanese Language Instructor

Japan Society, Inc

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$55 - $85/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

OVERVIEW
A Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor teaches Japanese courses for adults. Seeking instructors with extensive previous teaching experience at the university level or equivalent, for in-person and/or online courses.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to teaching their assigned classes, instructors are expected to:

  • 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.
  • Optional: For those interested, there may be opportunity to create new theme/content-based courses.


SCHEDULE / HOURS

  • There are three 10-week core-curriculum semesters per year, and courses meet once or twice a week. Ideally, instructors are assigned a course slot within the 10-week semester that they continue teaching over multiple semesters.
  • Optional: Instructors may also be assigned non-continuous courses during the supplemental Conversational Japanese 5-week semesters.
  • Each class lasts for 110/120 minutes; in-person courses start at 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00/6:10 pm; online courses start at 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. All times are New York time (Eastern Time).


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. If not, we will not consider the application.
  • 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.
  • Green card/work permit holders or US citizens only.
  • Out of state applicants are welcome to apply.


COMPENSATION

$55 - $85 per hour of instruction, depending on experience