Instructor
for Japanese Language

Language:
Japanese

Location:
Tokyo,
Japan

Employment
type: Freelance

Student:
Adult student seeking to learn Japanese

Schedule:
Once a week on Sundays for 2 hours

Start
Date:
ASAP, at the beginning of June

Length
of Contract:
Up to 75 hours total by December 2026

In
STAR7 (
https://www.star-7.com/en
) we support our customers throughout the
product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a
Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago and it is still expanding
worldwide.

The STAR7 LLC Academy team
works with clients such as
companies and relocation companies to provide language training for families
moving to new countries.

Key
Responsibilities - in this role you will:

Design
and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the student’s level, goals,
and learning style.

Focus
on improving the student’s fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar in Japanese.

Monitor
progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.

Encourage
active participation and build the student’s confidence in speaking and
understanding
Japanese
.

Adapt
teaching methods and pace based on the student’s evolving needs.

Maintain
clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.

Requirements

Native
or near-native proficiency in
Japanese
.

Proven
experience in teaching
Japanese
as a second language, preferably in a one-to-one
setting.

Strong
knowledge of
Japanese
grammar, pronunciation, and usage.

Ability
to create engaging and personalized lesson plans.

Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience,
flexibility, and a student-centered approach.

A
degree in
Japanese
, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is a plus.

TEFL/TESOL
certification or equivalent is preferred.

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