Senior Japanese Language Instructor – Japan Caregiver Pathway

Job Description

Title: Senior Japanese Language Instructor – Japan Caregiver Pathway

Company Name: Navigate Global

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Salary: Tk. 40000 - 60000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• 5 to 10 years

• Age At least 30 years

Navigate Global operates as a workforce solutions organisation, preparing skilled candidates from Bangladesh for global employment markets, particularly Japan and other international markets. We specialise in language training, technical skills development with a strong focus on caregiver workforce pathways to Japan.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Japanese Language Instructor (5–10+ years) who will also lead the design and development of a complete training and assessment program for candidates preparing to work as caregivers in Japan.

This role is not limited to teaching it requires building an end-to-end training system (Language + Caregiver + Workplace Readiness) aligned with Japanese employer expectations and programs such as the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) and Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).

Key Responsibilities

1. Japanese Language Training Delivery

• Deliver structured Japanese language training from N5 to N3 (minimum), preferably up to N2

• Prepare students for:

  • JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)

  • JFT-Basic

• Focus on speaking, listening, and workplace communication

• Conduct interactive, scenario-based classes

2. Training & Assessment Plan Development

Design and implement a complete Training and Assessment Plan (TAP):

• Structured levels: Foundation (N5), Intermediate (N4), Workplace (N3/N2)

• Integration of caregiver-specific Japanese terminology

• Cultural training: Japanese workplace behaviour, etiquette, discipline

3. Caregiver Pathway Integration

• Align training with Japan caregiver requirements under:

  • SSW (Care Worker)

  • TITP

• Incorporate:

  • Elderly care communication

  • Daily living support vocabulary

  • Emergency response communication

4. Assessment System Development

• Develop and implement:

  • Weekly/monthly language assessments

  • Mock JLPT/JFT exams

  • Practical assessments (role plays, real-life scenarios)

• Conduct final competency assessments aligned with employer expectations

5. Training & Resource Development

Develop high-quality training materials, including:

• Custom Japanese language modules (N5–N3/N2)

• Caregiver vocabulary and communication guides

• Audio-visual learning materials

• Assessment tools (question banks, mock tests).

6. Student Readiness & Placement Preparation

• Prepare students for:

  • Japanese employer interviews

  • Workplace integration

• Conduct:

  • Mock interviews

  • Behavioural and cultural training sessions

7. Program Quality & Improvement

• Ensure training meets:

  • JLPT/JFT standards

  • Japanese employer expectations

• Continuously improve curriculum based on:

  • Student performance

  • Industry feedback

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• JLPT N2 or above (N1 preferred)
  (Issued by Japan Foundation / JEES (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services)

• Minimum 5–10 years of Japanese language teaching experience

• Proven experience in:

  • Curriculum development

  • Training and Assessment Plan (TAP) creation

Highly Preferred

• 420-hour Japanese Language Teaching Certification or equivalent

• Experience with Japan-bound workforce training (SSW/TITP)

• Basic understanding of caregiver / healthcare training

Mandatory Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted only if they meet the following:

• JLPT N2 or higher certification

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Develop structured training programs

  • Design assessments and learning materials

• Strong understanding of:

  • Japanese workplace communication

  • SSW / TITP caregiver pathways

• Fluent in Japanese and English

• Ability to deliver practical, scenario-based training

Work Timetable

• Working Days: Saturday to Thursday (6 days)

• Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Festival Bonus: 2