Job Description
If you can't come to us in person to 900 N. Franklin St., Chicago IL, 60610, *please, don't apply!*
We are looking for a Japanese teacher to come 1 time per week and work with 6-12 students for 1.5 hrs (2 classes) between 8:45 and 3:15 Monday-Friday. September-June commitment, which ideally both you and we would choose to renew at the end of the term.
You need the following qualifications:
* Native speaker in Japanese
* 2 years minimum of teaching Japanese to children, ideally both native and non-native speakers.
* Pedagogy and classroom management skills are a must
* Have at least a bachelor's degree
* You must be 21 or older.
* Should ideally have a PEL license or equivalent certificate in Japan
* Able to communicate with colleagues, parents, mgt in English
* You must be vaccinated and able to provide a health certification form.
This can morph into more opportunities with us such as full time teacher or sub position. Our students will be in junior Kindergarten through 12th grade.
We are a small private school start up, 501.c.3. We have other teaching opportunities as well.
● Part-Time Japanese Language Teacher
● Start Date: September 2025
● Grade Levels: Lower Elementary to High School
● Class Types: Beginner-level Japanese
● Class Frequency: 1-3 45-minute class sessions per week, can be consecutive.
● Class Size: ~1-8 students per class
● Location: On-site in Chicago (flexible scheduling possible—just 1–2
days per week is fine!)
● Salary: Competitive
Who We’re Looking For
* Experience teaching Japanese to children or teens
* Native speaker
* Pedagogy experience
* Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required
● Passion for supporting gifted students
● Comfortable teaching small groups and adjusting for varying ability levels
● Reliable, enthusiastic, and creative in your teaching approach
Why Join MAGE?
● Work with highly engaged, curious students
● Competitive salary for part-time instructors
● Flexible scheduling—we’ll work with you
● Be part of a growing, innovative school reshaping gifted education
Work Remotely
* No
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Health insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* teaching Japanese to children: 2 years (Required)
Language:
* Japanese (Required)
Location:
* Chicago, IL 60610 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Chicago, IL 60610 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,