ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Japanese Language Job Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Rexburg, ID · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

NM · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Fort Smith, AR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Richmond, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Nashville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Salem, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

UT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Washington, DC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Tallahassee, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Valparaiso, IN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Point Pleasant, NJ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Des Plaines, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Binghamton, NY · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Fort Wayne, IN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Johns Creek, GA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Overland Park, KS · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

Varsity Tutors

Japanese Tutor

OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsJapanese Language Job Jobs

Japanese Language Job information

See salary details

$12

$25

$40

How much do japanese language job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for japanese language job in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Japanese Tutor

Japanese Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Rexburg, ID • Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Varsity Tutors rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 21 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Japanese tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Japanese Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of Japanese hiragana, katakana, and kanji writing systems, grammar structures including particles, verb conjugations, honorific language (keigo), sentence patterns, vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, and cultural context. Ability to explain Japanese sentence structure, counter words, and formal versus informal registers while preparing students for JLPT examinations or academic Japanese coursework.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching character recognition and writing practice, grammatical pattern application, and conversational fluency development. Guides students through reading comprehension of Japanese texts, constructing grammatically correct sentences, applying appropriate politeness levels, and understanding cultural nuances in communication. Emphasizes immersive practice and connects Japanese language to cultural topics including business etiquette and media.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with Japanese language curricula and JLPT levels, and common challenges such as memorizing kanji, mastering particle usage, and distinguishing formality levels. Adapts instruction using spaced repetition for character study, authentic Japanese media, and conversational role-play to support learners from absolute beginners through advanced students preparing for proficiency certifications or study abroad.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

What Varsity Tutors employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply