Japanese Language Teacher at Hope International Academy | Jobs.InOkinawa

Japanese Language Teacher

Hope International Academy 📍 Ginowan Posted Apr 14, 2026
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Teach Japanese to both native and non-native learners while designing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans for children at Hope International Academy.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable teachers to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children. Teaching at Hope includes planning, implementing, and assessing lessons. You will need to teach children with patience and creativity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and follow a complete teaching plan
  • Organize learning material and resources
  • Use a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
  • Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
  • Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
  • Nurture collaboration and international mindedness
  • Cooperate with administration staff
  • Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • BSc degree in education or relevant license/certificate
  • Proven working experience as a teacher or teacher assistant
  • Excellent knowledge of child development and latest education theories and practices
  • Creative and artistic teaching abilities
  • Teaching and organization skills
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with students whom Japanese is not their first language
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, age and ethnic background
  • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

Benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive terms of employment
  • Opportunity to work within a team of supportive and creative colleagues
  • Professional development and guidance
Competitive payTeam environmentProfessional developmentSupportive colleagues
Additional Info

Application Requirements

  • References
  • Medical check
  • Criminal background check

Skills & Keywords

Japanese languageEducationChild developmentCurriculum designInstructional methods
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