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TITLE Part-time Japanese Language Instructor  LOCATION Japan Society, New York, NY  ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world through innovative programs in arts and culture, public policy, business, sustainability, and education, online and on-site at our headquarters in a landmarked New York City building. Since 1907, our mission has been to promote mutual understanding and kizuna - forging deep connections -  between the U.S. and Japan, by convening critical conversations, championing future creators, and serving as a trusted guide to the abundance of Japan. We are committed to strengthening connections within ourcommunity and building new bridges beyond. DESCRIPTION A Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor teaches Japanese courses for adults. Seeking instructors with extensive previous teaching experience at the university level or equivalent, for in-person and/or online courses.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to teaching their assigned classes, instructors are expected to: • Create their own teaching materials to supplement the course textbook, andfollow the curriculum syllabus in coordination with other instructors. • Communicate with students in your classes and send course materials. • Maintain regular correspondence with Language Center staff by email for [...]

[Job Title]  Associate Program Officer (Japanese Language Education Program Coordinator) [Position] Full-time [Expected Start Date]  December 1st, 2024 (Start date is negotiable.) [Location]  The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles [Work Schedule]  Monday to Friday, Regular Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm (7-hour work time & 1-hour lunch break per day) Flexible Schedule You may change your shift schedule as needed (Example: 10am-6pm including lunch break). Work-from-home is allowed up to twice a week. [Key Responsibilities]  Coordinate grant programs related to the Japanese language education in the U.S.  Networking/collaborating in both Japanese and English with foreign language educators, teachers’ associations, and school administrators (K-16 institutions and heritage language schools, etc.), mainly with the Japanese language education field. Plan and coordinate Japanese language related events and projects. Research and collect information related to the field of Japanese language education. Promote and enhance awareness of JFLA grants and projects. Create program materials and publications. (e.g. newsletters, fliers, SNS posts, and webpages, etc.) English-Japanese/Japanese-English translation and proofreading Perform other related duties/responsibilities assigned by Director or Deputy Director [Required Qualifications]  Legal authorization to work in the United States (Visa support not available).  Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work experience preferred.  Superior written and verbal communication in Japanese (Equivalent to JLPT Level N1) and English.  Willingness and ability to travel and hold/attend occasional weekend events. A strong candidate will also possess:  Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.  Experience with grant management  Experience with and/or interest in Japanese language education.  Academic background in Japan-related field, preferably the [...]

College Board - AP & Instruction Location: Remote Type: Full-Time About the Team The AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (65+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP’s 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP’s Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio. About the Opportunity As the Assessment Lead [...]

Leading U.S. publisher of educational materials in the areas of Asian languages and cultural studies for the K-12 and higher education markets seeks experienced bilingual Japanese-English editor. In this position, you will help create and edit content for a variety of print and digital Japanese language learning materials. In addition to strong Japanese writing and editing skills, a compelling candidate will have Japanese language teaching experience in the U.S. at the middle/high school level. Must have native fluency in Japanese, and a familiarity with current Japanese language usage and contemporary Japanese culture. Duties and Responsibilities: Edit bilingual content created by authors, teachers, and other writers to improve quality and accuracy in contemporary usage and content, while ensuring that project specifications are met Write reading/listening passages, stories, lesson plans, exercises, rubrics, cultural notes, and other instructional content Plan and develop content for books, lesson plans, chapters, features, and stories Collaborate with others to define processes, and create and update documentation accordingly Create assigned content for an online learning platform Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: BA/BS degree, preferably in Japanese literature, linguistics, or the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language Native proficiency (written and verbal) in Japanese, in addition to strong [...]