About JASO
Established in 1907, JASO is a 501 c3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting business and developing community by strengthening the US-Japan relationship. With over 1,000 members and 128 corporate members, JASO works in business, education, culture, women’s leadership, next gen, and community – each year planning and operating over 60 programs and 100 school visits through volunteer committees and staff liaison.
Japanese Language Instructor
JASO seeks a dynamic Japanese Language Instructor specialist who can lead the Society by teaching an established series of language programs covering business needs, travel and vacation needs, and individual and pair classes.
This is a fixed-period position from January 5, to one week after the final group classes of spring term in June 2026, or June 30th, whichever is the later. Potential for continuing employment according to outcomes.
Reports to: Executive Director
Weekly Hours: 20 total
Core Hours: Build an agreed calendar of regular weekly hours and host identified classes Monday to Thursday both online and in-person in downtown Portland.
Office vs Home: Combine working between home and the office.
Role Responsibilities:
The Instructor is responsible for organizing, planning and teaching a variety of online and in-person small-group courses for Winter Term (January – March) and Spring Term (April – June) 2026. Courses are 8 weeks in length, 75 minutes each. The Instructor should anticipate a minimum and maximum of 10 hours each week student contact hours, with the remainder for planning and office administration purposes.
The Instructor may be required to attend occasional additional identified JASO programming and other work functions that may be outside of regular work hours.
Major Tasks
- Teaching group classes based on the curriculum outlines provided
- Making lesson plans
- Administration around elements of teaching courses as required
How to Apply
Interested parties should send a current resume and single-page cover letter including wage requirements and teaching philosophy to gmorris@jaso.org by Wednesday December 17, with interview between submission and December 30, with a view to starting January 5. Local candidates only. No phone calls or email questions.
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