japanese tutor

Johnson County Community College

<div><p>Tutor II - Japanese</p><p></p><div><br>
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<div><b>Job no:</b></div> 497950<br>
<div><b>Work type:</b></div> Part-time Temporary<br>
<div><b>Location:</b></div> Overland Park Main Campus<br>
<div><b>Categories:</b></div> Tutors and Lab Aides<br>
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<div><p><b>Position: </b>Tutor II</p>
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Department: </b>Academic Affairs</p>
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Type of Position: </b>Part-time Temporary</p>
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Exemption Status:</b> Non-Exempt</p>
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Work Schedule, Hours per week:</b> Varies, up to 12 hours per week</p>
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Opportunity for hybrid schedule: </b>No</p>
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Starting Salary Range:</b> $18.22-$23.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.</p>
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<p><b>Position Summary:</b> Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods in specific subjects; refer students to other relevant resources. Assist with center-specific projects and training as appropriate; assist with other daily activities in the relevant center.</p>
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Required Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>A degree in Japanese language, in a Japan-related field, or a like discipline.</li>
<li>Experience in teaching and/or tutoring in high school or in higher education.</li>
<li>Japanese native speaker or near-native proficiency.</li>
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<p></p><p><b>Position details</b><b> include but are not limited to:
</b></p><ul><li>Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, semester-long tutoring, embedded, and/or group tutoring (online and/or in-person) in specific subjects or content and course-specific study skills deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.</li>
<li>Assist with center-specific projects, including developing and maintaining physical and electronic center resources (i.e., textbooks, anatomical models, microscopes, calculators, and online guides), delivering content-specific workshops, and meeting with students through the Academic Integrity Remediation process.</li>
<li>Refer students to appropriate resources within the larger Academic Resource Center and across campus based on expressed student needs.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.</li>
<li>Assist in hiring and training new tutors as necessary and serve as a mentor to other center staff.</li>
<li>Participate in mandatory center and campus training, including pedagogical training, maintaining content expertise, and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.</li>
<li>Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk when needed, ensure students are checked in/out, troubleshoot technical problems (including LMS, software, and hardware problems), and help to maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space.</li>
<li>Use appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.</li>
<li>Model tutor expectations and reinforce best practices.</li>
<li>Assist with planning and coordinating events and workshops related to tutoring subject areas.</li>
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<p>To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume and unofficial transcripts.</p>
<ul><li>Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.</li></ul><br>
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***Application review will begin on July 9, 2026***</p>
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Benefits Category</b></p>
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For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year</b></p>
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<li>Tuition discount for JCCC courses</li>
<li>More flexibility on scheduling</li>
<li>Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents</li>
<li>Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center</li>
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<p></p><p><b>About JCCC:</b></p>
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Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture &ndash; not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.</p>
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Mission:</b> JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.</p>
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Vision: </b>JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.</p>
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<p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity:</b></p>
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JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran&rsquo;s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.</p>
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Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.</p>
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Disclosure:</b></p>
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If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.</p>
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Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.</p>
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If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.</p>
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<div><div><b>Advertised:</b></div> 07 May 2026 Central Daylight Time<br>
<div><b>Applications close:</b></div></div></div><p></p>

Tutor II - Japanese

Invisible Agency

Are you a Japanese language expert eager to shape the future of AI? Large‑scale language models are evolving from clever chatbots into powerful engines of linguistic discovery. With high‑quality training data, tomorrow's AI can democratize world‑class education, keep pace with cutting‑edge research, and streamline communication for Japanese speakers everywhere. That training data begins with you—we need your expertise to help power the next generation of AI.
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We're looking for Japanese language specialists who live and breathe Japanese grammar, syntax, morphology, kanji, hiragana, katakana, phonology, and pragmatics. You'll challenge advanced language models on topics like verb conjugation, sentence structure, honorifics, formal and informal speech, regional dialects, kanji readings, and the nuances of Japanese writing systems—documenting every failure mode so we can harden model reasoning.
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On a typical day, you will converse with the model on language scenarios, verify factual accuracy and logical soundness, capture reproducible error traces, and suggest improvements to our prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.
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A master's or PhD in Japanese language, linguistics, or a closely related field is ideal; peer‑reviewed publications, teaching experience, or hands‑on linguistic analysis projects signal fit. Clear, metacognitive communication—"showing your work"—is essential.
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Ready to turn your Japanese language expertise into the knowledge base for tomorrow's AI? Apply today and start teaching the model that will teach the world.
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We offer a pay range of $8-to- $65 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating your experience, expertise, and geographic location. Final offer amounts may vary from the pay range listed above. As a contractor you'll supply a secure computer and high‑speed internet; company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.
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<b>Job title:</b> Japanese Language Specialist – AI Trainer
<br><b>Employment type:</b> Contract
<br><b>Workplace type:</b> Remote
<br><b>Seniority level:</b> Mid‑Senior Level

Japanese Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

Yaqut AlBahr

<p><b>Job Opening: Japanese Language Teacher (Freelance) &ndash; WeConnect Learning, Dubai</b></p><p>WeConnect Learning is seeking a passionate and experienced <b>Japanese</b> <b>Language Teacher</b> to join our dynamic team!</p><p><b>Location:</b> Dubai<br/><b>Type:</b> Freelance / Part-Time<br/><b>Subjects:</b> <b>Japanese</b> (Beginner to Advanced levels)</p><p><b>Who We're Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>Must be residing in Dubai</li><li>Proficient in <b>Japanese</b> (Native or near-native level)</li><li>Prior experience in teaching <b>Japanese</b> to adults and/or children</li><li>Comfortable delivering lessons online and in person</li><li>Strong communication and classroom management skills</li><li>Creative, energetic, and committed to student success</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Flexible hours and hybrid teaching options</li><li>Opportunity to work with a multicultural student base</li><li>Competitive compensation</li></ul><p>If you're ready to inspire learners and bring <b>Japanese</b> to life, <b>send your CV</b></p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Japanese Teacher

<p></p><div><p>Are you a Japanese language expert eager to shape the future of AI? Large‑scale language models are evolving from clever chatbots into powerful engines of linguistic discovery. With high‑quality training data, tomorrow's AI can democratize world‑class education, keep pace with cutting‑edge research, and streamline communication for Japanese speakers everywhere. That training data begins with you&mdash;we need your expertise to help power the next generation of AI.</p>
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We're looking for Japanese language specialists who live and breathe Japanese grammar, syntax, morphology, kanji, hiragana, katakana, phonology, and pragmatics. You'll challenge advanced language models on topics like verb conjugation, sentence structure, honorifics, formal and informal speech, regional dialects, kanji readings, and the nuances of Japanese writing systems&mdash;documenting every failure mode so we can harden model reasoning.</p>
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On a typical day, you will converse with the model on language scenarios, verify factual accuracy and logical soundness, capture reproducible error traces, and suggest improvements to our prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.</p>
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A degree in Japanese language, linguistics, or a closely related field is ideal; peer‑reviewed publications, teaching experience, or hands‑on linguistic analysis projects signal fit. Clear, metacognitive communication&mdash;&quot;showing your work&quot;&mdash;is essential.</p>
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Ready to turn your Japanese language expertise into the knowledge base for tomorrow's AI? Apply today and start teaching the model that will teach the world.</p>
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We offer a pay range of $6-to- $65 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating your experience, expertise, and geographic location. Final offer amounts may vary from the pay range listed above. As a contractor you'll supply a secure computer and high‑speed internet; company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.</p>
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This engagement involves participation in AI data collection and evaluation. Services include providing audio, video, image, and written inputs&mdash;including recordings of your voice and likeness&mdash;to support the development and refinement of AI systems.</p><br>
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Data Collection &amp; Participation Notice:</b></p>
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This engagement involves participation in AI data collection and evaluation. Services include providing audio, video, image, and written inputs&mdash;including recordings of your voice and likeness&mdash;to support the development and refinement of AI systems.</p>
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Eligibility for this project requires that you are 18 years or older and agree to the applicable participant and consent agreements.</p>
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When providing services, submit content featuring only yourself. Avoid the inclusion of third-party or sensitive personal information to maintain project security standards.</p><br>
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Job title: Japanese Language Specialist &ndash; AI Trainer<br>
Employment type: Contract<br>
Workplace type: Remote<br>
Seniority level: Entry Level</p></div><p></p>

Japanese Language Data Contributor (Multimodal) – Freelance AI Trainer Project

Are you a fluent Japanese speaker eager to shape the future of AI? Large-scale language models are evolving from clever chatbots into powerful engines of linguistic and cultural understanding. With high-quality training data, tomorrow's AI can democratize education, accelerate research, and support global communication across languages and contexts. That training data begins with you—we need your expertise to help power the next generation of AI.
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We're looking for Japanese speakers who understand the nuances of grammar, usage, spelling, tone, and cultural context in both formal and informal Japanese. You'll challenge advanced AI models with linguistic edge cases, cultural subtleties, translation ambiguities, and phrasing differences—documenting model failures and guiding improvements with clarity and precision.
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On a typical day, you will engage in text-based conversations with the model, evaluate its responses for accuracy and fluency, annotate linguistic patterns, test comprehension across a range of Japanese language inputs, and suggest refinements to prompts and evaluation methods.
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A background in linguistics, translation, writing, localization, or teaching is ideal. Experience with Japanese language instruction, editing, or QA is a strong signal of fit. Clear communication and a reflective approach to language—explaining not just what is correct, but why—is essential.
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Ready to turn your Japanese fluency into the foundation for tomorrow's AI? Apply today and help train the model that will teach the world.
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We offer a pay range of $8 to $65 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating your experience, expertise, and geographic location. Final offer amounts may vary from the pay range listed above. As a contractor, you'll supply a secure computer and high-speed internet; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.
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<b>Job title:</b> Japanese Speaker – AI Trainer
<br><b>Employment type:</b> Contract
<br><b>Workplace type:</b> Remote
<br><b>Seniority level:</b> Entry to Mid-Level

Japanese Speaker - Freelance AI Trainer Project

University of Kansas

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview</b></h2>
<div>This role will assist librarians in the East Asian Collection with daily operations and both short- and long-term projects, with a primary focus on the development and promotion of the Japanese Studies collection.</div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2>
<div><b>30%</b> - Assist with the acquisition of Japanese language materials.<br>
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<b>30%</b> - Update and maintain holdings information for Japanese language materials.<br>
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<b>25%</b> - Create and update online research guides for Japanese Studies.<br>
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<b>10% </b>- Assist with other tasks as needed.<br>
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<b>5%</b> - Provide support at the public services desk.</div>
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<div><ul><li>Knowledge of Japanese language, as evidenced by application materials.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to transcribe Japanese using modified Hepburn style romanization, as evidenced by application materials.</li></ul></div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, as evidenced by application materials.</li><li>
Experience with creating webpages, as evidenced by application materials.</li><li>
Graduate student in Educational technology, Information management, and/or Japanese studies.</li><li>
Experience with video recording and editing to create short instructional films, as evidenced by application materials.</li></ul></div>
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<div>During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employment Conditions</b></h2>
<div><p>(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
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(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
</p></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Candidate Instructions</b></h2>
<div>In addition to the online application, please attach a resume and a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.<br>
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To ensure consideration, apply before the application review starts on Monday, 5/4/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.</div>
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<div>Michiko Ito<br>
mito@ku.edu<br>
785-864-4669</div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Advertised Salary Range</b></h2>
<div>$11.50 per hour</div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Anticipated Start Date</b></h2>
<div>Friday May 8, 2026</div>
<div>Apply to Job</div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Information</b></h2>
<ul><li><b>Posting ID:</b> 32577BR</li>
<li><b>Department:</b> Libraries-General</li>
<li><b>Primary Campus:</b> University of Kansas Lawrence Campus</li>
<li><b>Reg/Temp:</b> Temporary</li>
<li><b>Employee Class:</b> S-Student</li></ul></div>

Japanese Language Collection Student Assistant

Edu Plus Cousnselor LLC

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