Japanese teacher for kids in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Part Time
Entry Level

Join the Global LT community and help provide language lessons to business professionals and their families worldwide. We are looking for a Japanese teacher to provide customized in-person lessons to these clients in Tokyo, Japan.

Our Customers

Our primary clients are well-known companies that have relocated their employees with their families worldwide and are eager to learn the country's language.
Due to a recent surge in requests for advanced language tutoring, we are expanding our network of qualified teachers.

C201975 Position Details

  • Student: Twin girls, will be 8 years old in Dec 2026
  • Availability:  Twice a week; one session can be on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon after 3 pm, and the other session on Saturday morning (if, in some weeks, Saturday is not good, it can be replaced with Sunday too)
  • Preferred start date: ASAP
  • Lesson frequency: Twice a week
  • Lesson duration: 1 hour 
  • Student’s location/time zone: 渋谷区広尾, Hiroo, Japan 
  • Current language level: They started at the beginner level and have completed 130+ lesson hours in the past 2 years.  A teacher can assess them.   
  • Native and other spoken languages: English. The girls were born in Singapore; they spent the past 3 years in the US.  Their father is Japanese. 
  • Student’s language needs and goals: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and writing.  The priority is to communicate, listen, and speak age-appropriate Japanese. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, tailored lessons that inspire and motivate students.
  • Design and implement customized curricula in alignment with learners' proficiency levels and objectives.
  • Track and assess student progress, guiding them toward their learning goals.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with students to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications:

  • Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, both written and spoken.
  • A degree or certification in language teaching, education, instructional design, linguistics, second-language acquisition, or a related field.
  • At least two years of teaching experience, preferably in a language context.

Why Join Us?

At Global LT, you can create lesson plans and choose teaching materials that resonate with your style and students' needs. Enjoy the autonomy of freelance work while contributing to a meaningful mission.

If you're passionate about language education and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV for consideration.

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