# Japanese Saturday Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

> Kennedy International School · New York, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-08-13

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Every Saturdays, Kennedy International School provides a Japanese education for its students from preschool through 9th grade. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

**Position Overview:**

We are seeking a part-time **Assistant Director of Academic Affairs** to join our Japanese **Saturday School** for the 2026-2027 school year.

This role will primarily be on Saturdays working from 8am – 4pm. Some additional hours during the week as needed.

The **Assistant Director of Academic Affairs** reports to the **Saturday School Director.** The Assistant Director of Academic Affairs focuses on teaching and learning, curriculum planning as well as faculty management.

**Responsibilities**

·         Designs, implements, and evaluates a Japanese-language curriculum aligned with the school’s mission, grade-level expectations, and the needs of heritage-language learners attending once weekly.

·         Develops cohesive annual, unit, and weekly lesson plans that maximize limited instructional time while maintaining rigor in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

·         Integrates instruction using Japanese Ministry of Education textbooks, supplementary materials, and culturally relevant content to support bilingual and bicultural development.

·         Adapts curriculum for mixed-level classrooms, differentiating instruction for students with varying Japanese proficiency, literacy backgrounds, and home-language exposure.

·         Implements formative assessments, including kanji checks, dictation, composition, and reading comprehension to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies.

·         Coordinates curriculum alignment across grade levels, ensuring consistency in kanji progression, grammar sequencing, and thematic units throughout the Saturday program.

·         Incorporates cultural curriculum, including seasonal events, traditions, and project-based learning to strengthen cultural identity and engagement.

·         Collaborates with faculty to review curriculum outcomes, share instructional practices, and refine teaching materials.

·         Selects and updates learning materials, including leveled readers, kanji practice tools, workbooks, and digital resources appropriate for a heritage-language context.

## Requirements

·         Three years of teaching experience in elementary or middle school required

·         Japanese fluency required

·         Japanese elementary or middle school teaching certified

·         Leadership experience in guiding and supporting faculty and staff

## Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $45 per hour.

## Apply

[Apply at Kennedy International School](https://apply.workable.com/kennedyinternational/j/747996CF7C/apply)

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