Japanese Language Trainer
Full time
Education / Teaching
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Job Overview
Vacancies
1 position
Employment Type
Full time
Category
Education / Teaching
Industry
NGO / Development
Gender
Not specified
Age
At most 40 years
Job Location
Dhaka (Mirpur)
Salary
৳ 50,000–65,000
Education
Bachelor / Graduation
Job Responsibilities
About Grameen ShikkhaGrameen Shikkha (www.grameenshikkha.com) is a not-for-profit organization created by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. It promotes education, vocational training, and child development, and conducts skills training, scholarship management, and non-formal primary school programs for poor and disadvantaged communities.Program / Institute: Grameen Vocational Training Institute (GVTI)Job Location: Mirpur, Dhaka, BangladeshJob Description / Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, intensive Japanese language instruction covering Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N5 and N4 levels, with occasional N3 modules) and Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic A1/A2).
- Teach all fundamental language components, including writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji), grammar (Bunpou), reading comprehension (Dokkai), listening comprehension (Choukai), and conversational fluency (Kaiwa).
- Provide specialized, trade-specific Japanese terminology training aligned with overseas demand, focusing heavily on TITP (Technical Intern Training Program) and SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) categories such as Caregiving (Kaigo), Food Service, Agriculture, Construction, and Electrical works.
- Train students in Japanese workplace culture, business manners (Manners and Etiquette), greeting customs (Aisatsu), standard reporting systems (Hou-Ren-So: Houkoku, Renraku, Soudan), and the 5S workplace methodology.
- Plan, design, and update communicative lesson plans, multimedia teaching modules, flashcards, conversation role-play scenarios, and audio-visual exercises using standard texts (e.g., Minna no Nihongo, Irodori, Marugoto).
- Conduct regular formative quizzes, monthly evaluations, and standard mock JLPT/JFT-Basic examinations to evaluate and ensure trainee readiness.
- Prepare candidates for face-to-face and virtual technical screening interviews, self-introductions (Jikoshoukai), and viva tests conducted by Japanese supervising organizations (AO), sending organizations (SO), and prospective Japanese employers.
- Assist in candidate mobilization, language-aptitude screening, admissions, personal counseling, and pre-departure cultural orientation.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, progress tracking sheets, mock exam registries, and submit routine progress reports to management.
- Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Management.
Requirements
- Age At most 40 years
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional Japanese language teaching experience in a recognized language institute, technical training institute, or overseas sending organization (SO).
- Candidates who have lived, studied, or worked in Japan (e.g., through TITP, SSW, MEXT scholarships, or higher education) will be given top preference.
- Practical experience preparing candidates specifically for the SSW Kaigo (Caregiving) Japanese language and skills evaluations is an added advantage.
- Certified as a Trainer/Assessor under CBT&A (Level-4) by BTEB or NSDA will be viewed favorably.
- Strong pedagogical skills with an interactive, communicative, and encouraging teaching methodology.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication, classroom management, and student motivation skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and multimedia teaching platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, audio equipment).
- Preferably up to 40 years, with flexibility for candidates possessing exceptional qualifications, international exposure, relevant certifications, and professional experience.
Educational Requirement
- Bachelor/Honors
- Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Studies / Japanese Language & Culture / Linguistics / English or any other discipline from a recognized university; AND
- Certified JLPT N3 as a minimum requirement (Candidates holding JLPT N2 or JLPT N1 certification will be given strong preference). Equivalent scores in NAT-TEST or JFT-Basic will be evaluated accordingly.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Benefits & Facilities
- Salary & Benefits:BDT 50,000 per month, plus other benefits as per organizational policy. The salary is negotiable based on the candidate`s qualifications, international exposure, relevant certifications, and professional experience.
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Application Instructions:Interested candidates are requested to apply by submitting a detailed CV, recent passport-size photograph, and copies of educational, professional registration (where applicable), and experience certificates.Hard Copy Submission:Submit in a sealed A4-size envelope clearly marked with "Application for the Selection of Japanese Language Trainer" on top. The applicant`s contact address, email, and mobile number must be written on the left side of the envelope.Address to:Office of the Managing DirectorGrameen ShikkhaTelecom Bhaban (Level 4), 53/1 Box Nagar, Zoo RoadMirpur 1, Dhaka-1216, BangladeshOnline/Email Submission:Candidates may also email their application letter, CV, and supporting documents to:nurjahan-gs@grameen.org with a CC to: ceo.grameenshikkha@gmail.com(Subject line must state: "Application for the Selection of Japanese Language Trainer ")Application Deadline: Before 4:00 PM on 15 November 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and practical demonstrations.
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