Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory the of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River from mouth to source.
Renison invites applications for the contract position of Japanese Language Teacher in the Sakura Japanese Language School.
Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and global engagement through our School of Social Sciences and Humanities and community engagement in our non- degree programs and continuing education courses, through our School of Global Engagement and Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Sakura Japanese Language School are to provide an environment for students to enjoy learning in Japanese while fostering the four language skills, to expose students to Japanese culture, and to develop a broad perspective for living in a multi-cultural society. The program provides instruction in simple Japanese to 4 – 11-year-old students [JK, SK, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6] using Japanese textbooks, original handouts and hand-on activities in the Japanese language, incorporating Fine Art, Music, Life and School Events.
Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.
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Upload your application package (including, at minimum, a resume and two references) to Interfolio. The review of applications will begin on September 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity, anti-racism and inclusion within our organization, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates, who embrace our values and who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
References will be solicited at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked their consent to complete an educational and criminal records verification. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
