In-Person Japanese Tutor

Who Is Eligible

All applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and meet at least one of these criteria:

1. You have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university.
2. You are a Master's or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. college or university.
3. You have at least two years of teaching experience in a private, public, or charter school.
4. You hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or an equivalent teaching certificate from another state.
5. You are currently enrolled in a teacher certification program.

Applicants should also show Japanese language proficiency appropriate for providing high-quality academic instruction.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Japanese Tutor to join our Illinois team, someone with a strong command of the Japanese language who enjoys helping students develop their language skills, build confidence, and succeed academically. You will provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in support of their Japanese coursework and language development, personalizing instruction to each student's proficiency level, learning style, academic goals, and school curriculum.

• Teach and reinforce hiragana, katakana, and kanji as appropriate to each student's proficiency level and curriculum.
• Give individualized Japanese language instruction aligned with students' school curricula and academic goals.
• Build students' Japanese speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Help students understand Japanese sentence structure, grammar, and everyday communication.
• Design engaging, customized lessons that address individual learning needs, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare students for quizzes, tests, exams, classroom assignments, and other academic assessments.
• Offer remedial instruction or enrichment activities to strengthen language proficiency and encourage continued growth.
• Reinforce understanding with interactive exercises, supplemental learning materials, and practical language applications.
• Bring in relevant Japanese cultural context when it supports language learning and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to help students meet their goals.
• Stay in regular contact with parents or guardians about student progress, challenges, and learning objectives.

About the Company

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is a premier provider of private, in-home tutoring. We are proud to serve students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 throughout the northern and western suburbs of Chicago. Our flexible, personalized, curriculum-based approach helps students thrive academically with support tailored to their unique learning needs. We hire only the best—certified teachers, subject matter experts, and aspiring educators—and our above-average industry pay reflects the quality of instruction we provide.

Skills

We welcome applications from certified educators, Japanese language specialists, subject matter experts, and aspiring teachers who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and writing systems, including hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as appropriate to the students being taught.
• Strong proficiency in Japanese, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• The ability to adapt to a range of learning styles, academic needs, and student goals.
• The ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching Japanese and supporting student achievement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• A commitment to exceptional, personalized instruction and customer service.

Previous experience teaching or tutoring Japanese is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Above-industry-average pay.
• Independence: Manage your own students and schedule.
• Flexible scheduling: Work around your availability.
• Supportive team environment: Join a team committed to student success.
• Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning and professional networking.

Position Details

In-Person Japanese Tutor. Location: Oak Park & River Forest, Illinois. Company: Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County. Job Type: Part-time | Contract.

Are you passionate about the Japanese language and helping students reach their full potential? Join Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County and make a meaningful difference in students' academic journeys as they develop their language skills and confidence. We'd love to hear from you!