Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor (Remote – 1:1 | VR & Video Platform)

About IMMERSE

IMMERSE is a language learning platform that helps adults build real fluency through live instruction and AI-powered practice in contextual 3D environments. We provide immersive, high-quality language instruction designed for real workplace communication. We partner with organizations globally to deliver high-quality, workplace-ready language learning that’s interactive, practical, and human.

The Role

We’re hiring part-time Japanese language instructors to teach 1:1 communicative lessons to adult learners. Sessions take place either on the IMMERSE platform or via video conferencing software, depending on the learner’s program and class type.

We’re seeking experienced, professionally trained instructors who can confidently guide adult learners through structured, speaking- and listening-focused sessions. Your role will be to help learners build confidence and fluency through purposeful, real-time interaction.

Whether teaching inside the IMMERSE app – using immersive VR environments such as meeting rooms, cafés, and workplace simulations-- or leading live video sessions, you will be expected to deliver:

• High engagement and energy
• Clear lesson structure and pacing
• Strong pedagogical intentionality
• Consistent learner progress toward communicative goals

This is a structured teaching role designed for educators with strong training in language pedagogy, demonstrated experience developing adult learners’ speaking and listening skills, and comfort using technology in the classroom.

Why You’ll Love Teaching with IMMERSE

Innovative platform: Teach in immersive VR environments purpose-built for communicative language development — not generic virtual classrooms.

Personalized impact: Work 1:1 with adult learners to meaningfully accelerate their speaking confidence and real-world fluency.

Professionally motivated learners: Teach working professionals sponsored by their companies,

Pedagogy-Driven Community: Collaborate with fellow educators who care deeply about instructional quality, learner progress, and authentic connection.

Global, Meaningful Work: Help learners around the world gain the confidence to speak Japanese in professional and everyday settings.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• BA in Japanese Language Education, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.
  (If the degree is not directly related, a Japanese language teaching certification and extensive Japanese language teaching experience is required.)
  
  
• 2+ years of structured Japanese language teaching experience.
  
  
• Experience teaching adult learners speaking and listening skills in professional or academic contexts.
  
  
• Strong foundation in communicative and task-based language teaching.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to intentionally develop adult learners’ speaking and listening skills (not just follow a textbook).
  
  
• Near-native or native-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1 equivalent or ACTFL Advanced High).
  
  
• Minimum B2-level English proficiency.
  
  
• Comfortable using technology and learning new platforms.
  
  
• Organized, reliable, and able to follow established processes while communicating proactively.
  

This role likely is not the right fit if:

Your teaching experience is limited to casual conversation practice or informal tutoring.

You have taught primarily children with no adult teaching experience.

You cannot commit to consistent availability.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Compensation includes instructional sessions, designated preparation time, required onboarding, and scheduled operational meetings.

Tech Requirements

To ensure class stability and consistency, all applicants must meet the following:

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) PC

Intel i5-1135G7 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500U or better

Intel Iris Xe / AMD Vega 7 or better graphics

8GB RAM

10GB free storage

Ethernet connection required with minimum 50 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload (Wi-Fi only setups are not supported)

Wired headset with built-in microphone

Location & Eligibility

We are unable to hire residents of California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, or Washington at this time.