Japanese Language Instructor

Japanese Language Instructor

Vin-Ter Language School is seeking a passionate and qualified Japanese Language Instructor to join our growing teaching team. The instructor will provide engaging, interactive Japanese lessons to students in the Washington, DC area, including in-person lessons at students’ homes.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese through one-on-one and/or group classes.
• Travel to students’ homes in the Washington, DC area for in-person lessons.
• Develop engaging lessons following Vin-Ter’s teaching methods and curriculum.
• Help students improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and interactive learning environment.
• Adapt lessons to students’ individual learning needs and goals.
• Encourage students to actively participate and communicate in Japanese.
• Track student progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and the Vin-Ter team.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes.
• Participate in training, meetings, and other teaching-related activities when requested.

Travel & Transportation

• This position may require the instructor to travel to students’ homes in Washington, DC.
• Vin-Ter will reimburse reasonable commuting/travel expenses, including gas or other approved transportation costs, for required travel to student locations.
• Travel reimbursement will be discussed and arranged based on the class location and schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Japanese; native or near-native proficiency preferred.
• Previous Japanese teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching children, teenagers, or adults is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, patient, enthusiastic, and comfortable interacting with students.
• Ability to create fun and engaging lessons.
• Reliable, professional, and responsible.
• Comfortable traveling to students’ homes in the Washington, DC area.
• Teaching certification or a degree in Japanese, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Flexible teaching opportunities.
• One-on-one and group teaching opportunities.
• Travel/commuting reimbursement for required in-person classes.
• Support and training from the Vin-Ter team.
• Opportunity to work with students from different backgrounds and age groups.
• A friendly and supportive teaching environment.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.

About Vin-Ter

Vin-Ter Language School is a language education organization offering instruction in 65+ languages. Our goal is to make language learning accessible, practical, and engaging for students of all ages and backgrounds.

If you are passionate about Japanese and enjoy helping others learn, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road