Freelance Online Japanese Teacher

Busuu

. Plan, prepare, and teach 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients .

Posted 9/23/2026contractRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $14 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching Japanese at a C2 level, with a valid teaching certificate and experience in online education. Capable of creating personalized learning paths and effectively engaging students through excellent communication and coaching skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C2 Level JapaneseTEFL/CELTA CertificationOnline Teaching Experience1:1 CoachingB2 Level English

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Hard Skills

Needs AnalysisBespoke Learning Path CreationStudent Progress AssessmentPresentation Skills TeachingNegotiation Skills TeachingBusiness Email Etiquette TeachingMeeting Management TeachingMulticultural Communication

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEngagement Skills

Tools & Technologies

High-Speed InternetModern Laptop/PCMicrophoneCamera

Certifications & Qualifications

TEFL CertificationCELTA Certification

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, prepare, and teach 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients
Deliver 1:1 private lessons combining language teaching and personalised coaching
Conduct needs analyses and assess student levels
Create bespoke learning paths
Check student progress during lessons
Set clear learning goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

C2 Level of Japanese
Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degrees
Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
B2 or above in English
Comfortable teaching presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management, and multicultural communication
Excellent communication skills to engage and teach students
High-Speed Internet
Modern Laptop / PC with a microphone and camera
Must comply with local freelance/contractor regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freedom to set your own schedule
Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
Opportunity to interact with and teach students from around the world
Valuable teaching experience with one of the industry’s leading companies
Short onboarding course
Inclusive, safe, judgment-free workplace