This page lists job openings that we collect daily from various sources around the country. If you are offering a teaching related job and would like us to post your information (free of charge), please contact us.
Please also visit the AATJ website for additional updated job listings:
American Association of Teachers of Japanese
https://www.aatj.org/jobs
JOB LISTINGS:
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Position: Full-Time Japanese Immersion Teacher for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Job Application Site: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/seattleschools/
We are looking for a Japanese Immersion Teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade (2nd grade in the morning, 3rd grade in the afternoon) at John Stanford International School Elementary, located in the Seattle District of Washington State.
School website: https://stanfordes.seattleschools.org/
Qualifications:
The job details are located here:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/seattleschools/
If you have questions about the position or your application, please contact the following:
Kayoko: kakasai@seattleschools.org
Principal Antonia: alwoods@seattleschools.org
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Positions: Japanese Language Education Expert and Advanced/Senior Japanese Language Education Expert
Location: Japan Foundation Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Term: 2 years, starting in April 2026 (there is a possibility of extending this 2-year period)
The Japan Foundation's headquarters in Tokyo is looking for Japanese Language Education Experts and Advanced/Senior Japanese Language Education Experts to assist in its mission to promote and strengthen Japanese language education efforts. These positions will start in April 2026. Applications for both positions are due by 8/8/2025 at 3:00 PM (Japan time).
Job Summary:
The Japanese Language Education Expert and Advanced/Senior Japanese Language Education Expert will work to promote and strengthen Japanese language education in the United States. These positions will conduct training programs and seminars for Japanese language teachers and support network-building efforts. Additionally, they will provide consulting and advocacy services, develop teaching materials, and collect, research, and analyze information related to Japanese language education. They also include supporting various Japanese language education initiatives conducted by the Japan Foundation Los Angeles.
Please refer to the following URLs for more information about the position and application process:
Public announcement and application instructions for both positions:
国際交流基金 - 2026年度海外派遣 日本語専門家・日本語上級専門家 公募のお知らせ
Japanese Language Education Expert USA Dispatch Information:
国際交流基金 - 2026年度海外派遣 日本語専門家 公募ポスト
Advanced/Senior Japanese Language Education Expert USA Dispatch Information:
国際交流基金 - 2026年度海外派遣 日本語上級専門家 公募ポスト
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Position: Part-Time Japanese Language Teacher
Level: Pre-school to adult
Name: Hikari Japanese Academy
Location: Sierra Madre, CA
Are you passionate about teaching Japanese and excited to share your knowledge with a diverse group of students? We’re looking for an energetic and organized native Japanese speaker and college graduate with at least two years of teaching experience to join our team at Hikari Japanese Academy in Sierra Madre, CA. This position will allow you to teach children, teens or adults in-person and online.
Key Responsibilities:
・Plan and deliver engaging, interactive lessons for a variety of student levels (from beginners to advanced).
・Foster a fun and dynamic learning environment for both children and adults.
・Assist students with language acquisition, conversation practice, and cultural understanding.
・Maintain an organized and supportive classroom atmosphere (in-person and virtual).
・Embrace and incorporate contemporary Japanese culture into lessons to keep students engaged and excited.
Qualifications:
・Native Japanese speaker with strong proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese.
・College graduate (degree in Japanese language, education, or related field preferred).
・At least two years of teaching experience.
・Energetic, organized, and able to engage students of various ages.
・Comfortable with both in-person and online teaching platforms.
・Ability to create structured and effective lesson plans.
Perks:
・Small class sizes for more personalized attention.
・Hybrid teaching (mix of in-person and online classes).
・Flexible hours to accommodate a part-time schedule.
・Collaborative and supportive teaching environment.
・Embrace contemporary Japanese culture in the classroom.
・Progressive pay structure based on class size, rewarding you for higher enrollments.
・Opportunity for growth and advancement within the school.
If you’re looking to make a real impact in the language learning community and bring excitement to the classroom, we’d love to meet you!
To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your teaching philosophy to Bryan.Takeda@HikariJapaneseAcademy.com.
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Name:Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Location: Terre Haute, IN
Job Type: The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) seeks candidates for a one-year, sabbatical replacement,
Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 2025.
Job Duties: Essential job functions include classroom teaching, research and other professional development activities, and service to the department.
Qualifications: Candidates will be either ABD or hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Japanese language, pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or other related disciplines at the time of employment. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching Japanese language classes at a range of student proficiency levels.
To Apply/Contact:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references to https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu. Applications must be made online.
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Level: Higer Education
Name: Washington & Lee University
Location: Lexington, VA
Job Type: Instructor in Japanese
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington & Lee University invites applications for a renewable position, depending on qualifications and experience, as Instructor in Japanese to begin July 2025. This position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university’s signature 4-week Spring Term.
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications
The ideal applicant should have a M.A. or higher degree with native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a demonstrated success teaching at the college/university level in the U.S., commitment to world language instruction, competence in developing teaching materials, a familiarity with language-learning technology, ability to offer one course in English during the spring term, and a willingness to create opportunities for use of Japanese outside the classroom. Primary responsibilities include the teaching of Japanese at all levels.
Application Instructions
We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled and priority will be given to applications received by Friday, March 14, 2025. Candidates should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, statement on teaching philosophy and professional goals, sample syllabi from two different levels of language, most recent teaching evaluations, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/163872. In addition, please provide an online link to a teaching demo video, if available, of approximately 30 minutes in length. For any questions about the search, contact Janet Ikeda at ikedaj@wlu.edu.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025
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Level: Primary (K-5)
Name: South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.: www.cmsk12.org/sailMS)
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Japanese Language Immersion Teacher (K-5)
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Japanese Language Immersion Teacher for our elementary school program. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering student growth, passionate about the Japanese language and culture, and experienced in delivering transformative instruction in a full immersion environment. As a Japanese Language Immersion Teacher, you will teach core subjects, including math, science, and social studies, aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NC SCOS), entirely in Japanese.
Job Duties:
• Implement a comprehensive Japanese language immersion curriculum for elementary students aligned with North Carolina Curriculum standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons across core subjects, focusing on language acquisition.
• Create a classroom environment that captures the culture and language, both orally and in print.
• Assess student progress and design interventions to support continuous academic growth toward grade-level expectations.
• Develop specialized instructional materials in Japanese to support the NC SCOS, using visual aids, real objects, and manipulative materials.
• Engage with parents to foster support for students' progress in the language immersion program.
• Collaborate with colleagues teaching other target languages (French, Chinese, German) and with Japanese immersion teachers to ensure a cohesive educational experience.
• Participate in various school meetings, including staff meetings and PTSO meetings.
• Track student academic progress, creating assessments such as tests, quizzes, and projects.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules and create a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Full fluency in Japanese, with familiarity with Japanese culture.
• Prior teaching experience and elementary teaching certification preferred.
• Prior teaching experience required for potential visa support
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and parents.
• Willingness to pursue teaching certification if not already certified.
To Apply/Contact:
1. Please visit the CMS Position Posting: CLICK HERE
2. Scroll to the bottom and click "Login and Apply"
3. Login or create an account
4. Ensure your CMS "My Application" is complete and fully updated
5. Apply for the Position
Mayako Hamrick-sensei
Lead Japanese Immersion Teacher
mayakok.hamrick@cms.k12.nc.us
Dr. David Lynn
Principal, South Academy of International Languages
davide.lynn@cms.k12.nc.us
8300 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
School Phione: 980-343-5815
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Level: Preschool-8th Grade
Name: Turning Point School (www.turningpointschool.org)
Location: Culver City, CA
Job Type: After-School (Part-Time) Japanese-Language Teacher
Private lessons (1 student), 45 minutes, $75/lesson
Semi-private lessons (2-5 students), 45 minutes, $50/lesson (per student)
Job Duties:
-Create and maintain an active, engaging, and safe learning environment
-Lead and teach 45-minute after school lessons up to 5 times a week during after school hours (approximately 2:45-5:45 pm)
-Deliver instruction of designated subject(s) as approved by the administration
-Develop best practice and implement long and short range plans for differentiated private and group instruction
-Develop online resources to effectively bridge work between lessons and partner with the family to foster practice at home
-Play an integral role in preparing a learning environment in line with our whole child instructional philosophy
-Serve as a positive role model to all students
-Ensure all children are properly supervised and safe at all times
-Collaborate with the school’s After School Summer Programs Coordinator to ensure the effectiveness and cohesion of the school’s program
-Document and share students' individual and group progress with the school’s After School Summer Programs Coordinator
-Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
-Knowledge of student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based teaching methodologies
-Proven ability to work collaboratively in a teaching team
-Excellent organizational
-Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of similar experience
-Ability to represent Turning Point School in a professional, relational, and ethical manner while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
-High level of discretion and proven record of maintaining confi dentiality and sound judgment.
-Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to think creatively and offer fresh ideas to increase attractiveness of auxiliary programs
-Strong time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
-Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a timely manner while juggling multiple deadlines
-Highly self-motivated and directed
-Keen attention to detail
-Exceptional customer service orientation
-Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
To Apply/Contact:
Gina Kelly, After School Summer Programs Coordinator, Turning Point School, gkelly@turningpointschool.org
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Level: Elementary (2nd Grade)
Name: Fox Mill Elementary School
Location: Herndon, VA
Job Type: Japanese-Language Immersion (mathematics, science, health, and Japanese-language arts taught in 90% Japanese)
Job Description: The Japanese Immersion Teacher will instruct students in mathematics, science, health, and Japanese language arts using Japanese as the medium of instruction 90% of the time, per FCPS and state guidelines. This role requires collaboration with colleagues and a commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-Teach core content (math, science, health) and Japanese language arts to students in grades 2.
-Implement FCPS curriculum and adhere to immersion program best practices.
-Collaborate with English-side partner teachers to ensure curriculum alignment.
-Use effective strategies to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including ESOL students and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
-Foster a classroom environment that promotes a love for learning, cultural appreciation, and global citizenship.
-Support events and activities hosted by the PTA, school, and local community to promote the Japanese Immersion Program and strengthen school-community relationships.
-Participate in professional development opportunities related to immersion education and Japanese language instruction.
Qualifications:
-Fluency in Japanese and English (native or near-native proficiency in Japanese is required).
-Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license in elementary education.
-Experience teaching in immersion, dual-language, or Japanese language settings is highly desirable.
-Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, colleagues, and families.
-Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable classroom environment.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application through the FCPSEmployment Portal.
Please include:
-A cover letter highlighting your passion for Japanese language education and relevant experience.
-A resume detailing your qualifications and teaching background.
-Copies of teaching licenses and endorsements.
Please visit the FCPS Instructional Personnel Online Application Assistance page for more information. Position Open Until Filled.
Questions:
For questions or additional information about the position, please contact Fox Mill Elementary School at Principal Brian Moose (BKMoose@fcps.edu)
Assistant Principal Anice Denton (asdenton@fcps.edu)
Japanese Immersion Teacher Noriko Otsuka (nlvankeuren@fcps.edu)
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Level: Grade 9-12
Name: Campbell Hall Episcopal
Location: Studio City, CA
Job Type: Japanese Long-Term Substitute Teacher (January to June 2025)
Salary: $250-$400 per day (including holidays)
Job Description: Five classes
Japanese II (1 section)
Japanese III (1 section)
Japanese IIIH (1 section)
Japanese IVH (1 section)
AP Japanese (1 section)
General lesson plans will be provided; the substitute will be responsible for specific lesson plans and grading.
Each class meets for 75 minutes every other day
Monthly meetings include but are not exclusive to:
DAT (Deans, Advisors and Teachers)
World Language department meetings
High school division meetings
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience, Bachelor’s degree or higher, Proficiency with educational technology platforms such as Google Classroom and electronic gradebooks.
To Apply: If interested, please complete our online application at: www.campbellhall.org/employment.
Questions: Direct to Laurence McAdamis: mcadaml@campbellhall.org
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Level: 2-5th Grade (e.g. 2nd/3rd grades, or 4th/5th grades)
Name: John Stanford International School in Seattle, Washington. (Seattle Public Schools)
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Japanese Immersion Teacher
Minimum Qualifications:
-Must be authorized to work in the United States
-Elementary school teacher certification (middle or high-school teacher certification)
-Japanese language skills: Sufficient to teach elementary Math, Social Studies, Science, and Japanese (in Japanese)
To Apply:
Those interested in applying should contact Kayoko Kasai: kakasai@seattleschools.org
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Level: Primary Education (Kindergarten-5th grade) to High School level
Name: Japanese Institute of Sawtelle
Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Part Time (11-month contract, Saturdays only)
Salary: Please contact the Institute for additional information
Job Summary: Lead Teacher
Leading one of the classes between Primary Education to High School. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, teaching, student assessment, Homework, and fostering a supportive learning environment for students. Additionally, fluent in Japanese and proficient in teaching Japanese.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred.
- Fluent in written and spoken Japanese.
- Experience working in an educational environment is preferred but not required.
- Legal status to work in the US
To Apply:Please email Ikuko Visco (ikuko.visco@sawtellegakuin.org)
To Find Out More About the School: Please visit the school's website
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Level: Higher Education (College)
Name: Villanova University
Location: Villanova, PA
Job Type: Part-Time/9 Months
Job Summary: Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching position in Japanese language for undergraduate courses only. The specific courses involved are in Japanese language, especially drill instruction for beginner and intermediate levels. The applicant must be committed to excellence in the teaching of Japanese.
Teaching and related duties will vary with the specific course(s) being taught.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Japanese or a closely related discipline is required.
- Must have experience teaching Japanese at least up to Intermediate level.
- The applicant must be committed to excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience preferred—at least, two years of post-secondary teaching in a related field.
To Apply: Please visit the job posting on Villanova University's website (Villanova University Employment Site | Adjunct - Japanese Language Instructor)
Message to Applicants: The Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies is now accepting applications to fill a vacant position for an adjunct instructor of Japanese language. All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile.
Online applications must include: 1. A current and complete resume/curriculum vitae. 2. A cover letter or letter of interest. The letter should include the following three pieces of information: a) the qualifications for teaching Japanese at college level; b) the time period during which the applicant expects to be available; c) the names and the contact information of three references. If the applicant wishes to submit any other supporting documents, they may submit them online in conjunction with the application.
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5700 Wilshire blvd, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
jflainfo@jpf.go.jp
323.761.7510
