Japanese Language Teacher (Full-time)

Job Description & Requirements

*Teach Japanese as a foreign language mainly to Singaporean working adults.

*Conduct lessons using the direct method, with Japanese as the primary language of instruction, to create an immersive learning environment where teachers and students can communicate naturally in Japanese.

*Help students develop practical Japanese communication skills that can be applied in everyday and professional settings.

*Promote cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding, and introduce Japanese customs, traditions, culture, and ways of thinking.

*Participate in lesson planning and other duties related to the operation of the school.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must meet all requirements of the following (1. to 3.):

1. Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with the ability to conduct lessons in Japanese;

2. Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent;

3. Possess at least one of the following qualifications, training, or academic backgrounds in Japanese language teaching:
a. Majored or minored in Japanese language teaching at university;

b. Completed a comprehensive Japanese language teacher training course; or

c. Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test or obtained an equivalent qualification.

Others:

*6-day (44-hour) work week with one weekday off (Full-time position)

*Working hours may be scheduled between 9:00 am and 10:30 pm on weekdays, and between 9:00 am and 8:30 pm on weekends

*To be able to commit to classes that are scheduled mainly on weekday evenings and on weekends.

*Good team player with good interpersonal and communications skills.

*Part-time position is also available. Please enquire about conditions.

To apply for this position, please send the following in Japanese:

a. a "Shiboudoukisho" (Statement of Purpose) AND;

b. a detailed resume to [email protected]

We thank you for your application and seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.