Evening Japanese Remote Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This is a remote online position. Japanese Instructors residingin any country are invited to apply.

Who We Are

We are a premier,accreditedonlinelanguageschool seekingpassionate Japaneselanguage instructors to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.

AtLanguageBird, we believe meaningful learning happens through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a commitment to continuous growth. We value educators who take initiative, bring positive energy to their work, and create supportive learning environments where students feel challenged, connected, and empowered to succeed.

We offer Middle School and High School Japanese Levels 1-6+, as well as tutoring, conversational,and test-preparationcourses.Ourcurriculum is ACTFL-aligned,and we aretextbook-free.

Rather than relying on traditional textbooks, we use ACTFL Can-Do Statements and real-world communication contexts to guide instruction.Our courses emphasize Project-Based Learning, meaningful communication, and authentic language use.We do not assess students throughtraditional assessments. Instead, instructorsfacilitateengaging learning experiencesusing a variety of digital tools and authentic resourcesand evaluate student growth through projects, participation, and performance-based assessments.
While we provide syllabiand some,instructional guidanceand resources,instructors are encouraged to bring creativity, professionalexpertise, and instructional flexibility to their lessons to meet the unique needs of each learner.

If you are student-centered, creative, technologically confident, and passionate about helping learners build languageproficiencythrough meaningful connections, you will fit right in.

Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging one-on-one online lessons using Microsoft Teams.

• Create a supportive and personalized learning environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and success.

• Assign and providetimelyfeedback onclass performance,homeworkassignments,and projects.

• Monitor student progress andmaintainaccurategrades and academic records.

• Communicate professionally and proactively with students, families, and LanguageBird staff as needed.

• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

• Participate in requiredtraining.

Requirements:

• 1-2+ years of experience teaching Japanese (online and/or in a school setting).

• Native-like proficiency in Japanese.

• Bachelor'sdegreerequired.

• Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.

• Familiarity with educational technology and Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and expectations.

• Evening availability in U.S. time zones (PST preferred).

Please note:Submittedresumes must be in English. Applications without the required video submission will not be considered.

Instructors onboarded for the 2026-2027 school year may begin teaching prior to the official start of the school year.

Job Type:Contract

LanguageBirdis anequal-opportunityemployer.
LanguageBirddoes not sponsor US work visas.Instructorsresidingoutside the United States are hired under international contracts, while those legally authorized to work in the United States are hired under U.S.-based contracts. Compensation isdeterminedby teaching experience, education, and other qualifications relevant to the role.

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