Apply for a Japanese Language Teacher Job / Japanese Language Learning Support LLC
Apply for a Japanese teacher job!
Why not use your qualifications and skills to start working at Japanese Language School "Nihongo Learning Support" in Shinjuku?
Japanese Learning Support LLC is
■ Online lessons
■ Face-to-face lessons
■ Business trips to central Tokyo and lessons
We are a language school specializing in private lessons, offering Japanese language classes in the three formats mentioned above.
We are looking for Japanese language teachers who will work hard with us in the field of Japanese language education.
Any teaching qualifications, current or old, are required to apply.
●Registered Japanese language teachers
●Those who have passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Those who have a bachelor's degree or higher and have completed a 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Those who have majored or minored in Japanese language education at a higher education institution (university or graduate school) and completed the required number of credits.
Meeting one or more of the above requirements is required to apply for our teaching positions.
Work as a Japanese teacher for "private lessons"!
Achieve the ideal work-life balance with online lessons!
Nihongo Learning Support is a school loved by people who study Japanese, and at the same time, it is a place where members (teachers) can work hard to their heart's content.
We aim to create a team of such professional teachers.
We would be very happy if you are interested in our activities.
Requests for private Japanese lessons
So, what kind of specific needs there are for individual lessons in Japanese as a foreign language? We will introduce some specific examples of the lesson content we accept orders for.
"I want to be able to converse and improve my English."
It's Japanese conversation after all. Being able to speak Japanese, from everyday conversation to business situations, is one of the most important needs when studying a foreign language.
We support students in acquiring a full range of skills, from word choice and sentence structure to pronunciation and appropriate communication behavior.
"I want to train my business Japanese."
Studying a foreign language for work is a race against time. While it's often said that every second counts, in the busy world of business, even a difference of one hour a day can make a difference in results. This is an energetic class with a focused curriculum and a student-centered pace. We support students in mastering the necessary foreign language skills for both speaking and writing, and in acquiring the language skills they need to thrive in the Japanese business world.
"I want to pass the Japanese language exam."
The most well-known Japanese language exam is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Passing a certain foreign language exam has a significant impact on residency status in Japan and is an essential qualification for both academic and professional studies. As a team of professional teachers, we provide a specialized study path for those planning to take the exam.
"Pronunciation correction"
The more classes I take, the more I realize how difficult Japanese pronunciation is. We provide support to help students develop the ability to speak with a Japanese-like sound, rather than simply relying on the listener's efforts to understand a foreign language. Being able to pronounce words also leads to precise listening, a skill that will come in handy in advanced Japanese language practice. We train each learner to hear and speak correctly based on a detailed analysis of Japanese sounds. It would be truly enjoyable to be able to speak a foreign language with the same quality of sound as a native speaker, and helping to realize this ideal is one of our most important tasks.
Interview preparation support
Whether you're continuing your education, looking for a job, or changing jobs, we offer practical training to help you communicate and promote yourself in natural Japanese that will impress the hiring (or exam) staff at your next job. Our lessons aim to help you write clear scripts and presentations in a simulated scenario, and then perform them in clear, fluent Japanese. This is a rewarding job that directly supports your career advancement.
About applying for Japanese language learning support
For details on applying for our Japanese language teaching positions, please click on the link in the blog below.
A look at private lessons for learning "Japanese as a Foreign Language" from a teacher's perspective
If you were to become a new teammate at our company, what would be rewarding and what challenges would you face?
What actual benefits can be found in being a Japanese language teacher or more broadly engaged in Japanese language education as a business?
I will write down my thoughts from the perspective of a teacher.
The advantages of private lessons
Lessons can be taught at a leisurely pace
A good teacher is one who can provide lessons that students can understand. Learning goals, current Japanese level, and aptitude for learning a foreign language vary greatly from person to person. In private lessons, the student is the customer, so we will individually assess the student's Japanese level and manage the time to work on the necessary training.
From designing lessons for the reserved class time, to working closely with students during each lesson, you will lead the necessary classroom activities. By properly accumulating these experiences, you will achieve visible improvements in your students' Japanese language skills. In other words, this is a type of work that requires creative teaching skills to provide individual Japanese language training. Of course, it takes a lot of energy, but I'm sure you'll find the rewards of being a Japanese language teacher worth it!
I can teach many classes
Japanese Language Learning Support's lessons are available year-round, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. We accept reservations for private lessons every day from a variety of locations both in Japan and overseas. This means that our members (teachers) can teach classes with virtually no schedule restrictions. For private lesson teachers, working hard and teaching many classes can also mean high income. With Japanese Language Learning Support, you can achieve the ideal work-life balance with your own drive and motivation. Of course, being able to teach many private lessons requires a teacher with the skills to gain the support of students and a consistent schedule.
In conclusion, this is a good choice for those who want to devote themselves to teaching "right now."
[Preparing to choose private lessons]
⚠️Great responsibility
Private lesson teachers must always be aware of the seriousness of their responsibilities. While the responsibility of teaching is significant, regardless of the type of private lesson, teachers are expected to take responsibility in a visible and direct way. If they cannot provide and implement study time that satisfies their clients (= students), whether it's a 30-minute lesson or an hour-long lesson, they will fail. As professionals, they must avoid lessons that don't lead to improvement, regardless of whether the learning is enjoyable. The quality of a teacher's work directly reflects the students' learning achievement, so they bear the weight of responsibility that can affect their clients' educational advancement, employment, and promotion. In some cases, they must also bear the responsibility that can affect their visas.
To be a private lesson teacher, you need to have a strong sense of urgency about the quality of your work, and a passion for your job that allows you to carry that responsibility with ease.
⚠️Unstable income
It's commonly said that the pay for Japanese language teaching is low, and this is largely true . It's a reality we'll have to endure at least until the summer of 2025. Furthermore, when teaching private lessons, you have no one to rely on except yourself once you step into the classroom, so it's best to be prepared to continue providing your own guarantees in order to maintain your job. The responsibility to students discussed above directly affects a teacher's evaluation, which directly impacts their income and career prospects. If a teacher's lessons aren't up to a satisfactory standard, they'll naturally lose their job. In other words, low-quality teachers receive low pay, while high-quality teachers can earn a stable, high income. The responsibility for making a living is also clearly borne solely by the individual.
Private lesson teachers are professionals who depend on their skills for a living, so I think it's a job that requires someone who is proud of being an independent professional and has the passion and determination to never stop improving themselves.
To sum up, it can be said that working as a private Japanese language teacher is a choice that requires creativity and a spirit of challenge, as well as pride in being an independent professional.
Personally, I can work freely and creatively, and it's a rewarding job that allows me to devote a lot of my excess energy to it. I think it's a professional world in which the more you work, the more you'll gain. I think many people will agree that this is an ideal career choice, where you can fully aim for what is commonly called "freedom at work," "satisfaction," and "financial security" for life.
So, what does a Japanese teacher who actually runs private lessons do on a daily basis? Let's take a look at a model example.
A day in the life of a private Japanese teacher
[Model] Toshiyuki Kusuda (JLS Representative Teacher)
Here's the schedule for one Sunday
Woke up at 8:30am, slept well
Meals, housework, showers
10:00am - 12:00pm
↓Creating lesson records
12:15pm - 1:00pm
(Private time/rest)
9:00pm - 10:00pm
↓Creating lesson records
Work done! Thank you for your hard work!
I only had three online lessons and worked completely from home. It was a relatively relaxed Sunday, and I was able to enjoy a half-day off in the afternoon.
Here is the schedule for one weekday:
I woke up at 7:00am. I'm not good at mornings, so I'm still sleepy.
Meals, housework, showers
8:00am - 10:00am
↓Creating lesson records
10:15am - 11:00am
11:00am - 12:00pm
↓Creating lesson records
12:25pm - 12:55pm ＜Online Lesson＞ *JLS lessons are available starting from short 30-minute plans.
↓Creating lesson records
(Private time, lunch break)
↓Move
3:00pm - 4:00pm ＜Face-to-face lessons [visit, limited to central Tokyo area]＞
↓Creating lesson records
(Private time, rest)
Returning home, doing housework, eating, etc.
9:30pm - 11:00pm
↓Creating lesson records
Work done! Thank you for your hard work!
I have many lesson reservations on weekdays and also handle administrative tasks. It was a fulfilling day, but I was also able to secure some personal time. I think it was a good day.
Looking at it this way, teaching classes from morning until night may seem like a tough job, but on the other hand, as long as you complete your assigned work, it can also be an energetic way of working that allows you to have a lot of freedom in your personal time .
If you want to actively contribute to Japanese language education and earn a good income, this is the perfect job for you.
Let's work hard in economic activities and also achieve a free lifestyle!
Now, let me move on to a little bit and show you what a private lesson is like.
What are private Japanese lessons like?
Many of JLS's private lessons are one-on-one with clients.
It is no different from Japanese language classes held in large classrooms. The teacher's job is to accurately introduce the necessary learning items according to the learning stage. However, we face the students directly and at close range.
There is a demand for private lessons among those studying Japanese, as training is provided by individually determining "what is needed?"
[Example] Timetable for a one-hour lesson in daily conversation
0:02 Greetings
0:05 Small talk about current events and recent happenings
0:20 Study grammar points and check vocabulary using teaching materials
0:30 Reading aloud sample dialogues and sentences from the script
0:40 Practice writing assignments in a shared document (or notebook)
0:50 → Read aloud the completed composition
0:57 Time to exchange opinions and talk about related topics
1:00 Greetings [End]
Conversational ability is a skill that ultimately boils down to "knowing." I want you to memorize as many vocabulary words as possible. I want you to understand grammar rules. And I want you to read texts that span multiple fields. The knowledge you gain in this way will become your foundation, allowing you to speak, listen, understand, and express your feelings. Ideally, you should always listen carefully to the Japanese being spoken and gradually correct your pronunciation over the course of an hour. A foreign language supported by strong grammar and beautiful pronunciation should become closer to Japanese. Topics that satisfy your cultural interest are desirable. As long as you can speak well for 60 minutes, you'll be fine.
[Example] Timetable for a one-hour business Japanese lesson
0:02 Greetings
0:06 Small talk time ※Please be careful about what you say
0:15 Review grammar, language, and vocabulary (frequently used in business situations) using study materials
0:28 Practice reading aloud model conversations (and other scripts) in the teaching materials
→Partially extracted phrases ~ phrases that cover a specific scene
0:43 Role-play of a scene where a "task" is set as a learning objective
→ Scenario planning and creation ~ Practical training against teachers
0:48 Questions accepted ※Answers to questions both in and outside of class
0:53 Reading aloud related articles, columns, reading material, etc.
0:59 Time for exchanging thoughts and small talk
1:00 Greetings [End]
Studying business Japanese involves memorizing specialized language or words specific to the work world, and learning to solve problems using appropriate and generally required polite Japanese. Learn the "patterns" of working adults and repeatedly study standard Japanese phrases to master them. Whether it's practicing the behavior required for your position in Japanese or conveying your intentions politely, the memory of repeated practice based on scenarios will transform into experience and skills. Since "sound" is the face of Japanese, not just when answering the phone, you should work hard to precisely correct your pronunciation without compromising. It's also best to speak with proper posture and awareness of distance when talking.
To all of you who are interested in jobs at our company (Japanese Language Learning Support LLC), thank you very much for reading today's article, "Apply for a Japanese Language Teacher Job."
I have tried to introduce the reality of private lessons teaching Japanese to the extent that I could express it in words within the limited number of characters.
We hope to receive inquiries from Japanese language teachers looking for work, so we have put a lot of thought into how we can write this article to convey the appeal of private Japanese lessons and the work of our team (JLS).
I would be extremely happy if after reading this you become even slightly more interested in the subject.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or through the contact form if you have any questions or concerns about the job, as well as to apply for a teaching position.
We look forward to working with you all.
