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O-HAYO SENSEI
The Newsletter Of (Teaching) Jobs In Japan
Published Twice-Monthly
www.ohayosensei.com
ISSN 1077-0313
Publication Date 7/1/25
Next Issue 7/16/25
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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
Can Do Kids
King Eikaiwa
Teaching Positions
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Teaching Positions Still Available
Part-Time
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Listing Conventions: Why Does It Say "Mailto:"?
The Classifieds
Articles For Sale
Traditional Japanese Crafts
How To Call And Write
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PAID LISTINGS
Are you ready to be a partner at your school and enjoy in its success? Can you take responsibility for students' results? Do you have a mindset for personal growth and continual improvement? Can Do Kids in Urawa, Saitama City, is hiring a full-time English teacher to teach elementary and junior high school students. Lead small classes using a curriculum with ample room for creativity. 2:00-10:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and two Mondays a month. Minimum monthly salary of ¥340,000, annual bonus and four weeks leave. Professional credentials, five years’ experience, and materials development ability required. English must be your first language. Must currently live in Japan. Send resume with two references to Adam at mailto:[email protected]. Website: https://www.candokids.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER Full-time, 40 hrs/week (Tue–Sat). ¥280,000/month starting salary. Teach English conversation in Nara City. Relocation grant (conditions apply). Native English speaker required. Applicant must currently reside in Japan. Visa sponsorship/renewal, training, incentives, health insurance, and pension provided. Supportive team, 5-star Glassdoor & Google reviews for all five branches. Apply ASAP with CV and intro letter. Face-to-face interviews only. mailto:[email protected] https://kingeikaiwa.com/ https://twitter.com/KingEikaiwa https://www.facebook.com/kingeikaiwa https://www.instagram.com/kingeikaiwa
FREE LISTINGS
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ONLINE CORPORATE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 1-5 days/week, 2-6 hours/day between 9am and 9pm. 2500-3500yen/hour. Teach Business English skills online to company employees. Work location remote. Proper visa, native-level English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 7 hours/week, Sat, 9am-4pm. 2000yen/hour. Teach English in small groups to children aged 1-12 using the school's own method. Also teach teenagers, adults and seniors. Work location 3-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kinya. Mills. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://mills-english.com
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 7-43 hours/week, M-Sat. From 1250yen/hour. Teach English to students ranging from 1 to 13 years old using materials provided by the school. "Classes are taught mainly through songs. Teachers must be able to memorize many songs and chants. Learn the teaching goals of all the materials and adjust teaching techniques according to the students level. Must be confident with teaching grammar." Work location Yokkaichi. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and Japanese speaking ability required. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, and training. Two-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and photo. Contact Perci. Brains Kiddy Club. Yokohama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.brains-kc.com
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PUBLIC SCHOOL ALT.
Full-time, 35 working hours/week, 20 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. From 210,000yen/month. Work as an ALT in Ogi City junior high and elementary schools. Assist teachers in classrooms with teaching English, creating activities/worksheets, and checking student work. Work location Ogi City, Saga Prefecture. Native level English speaker ("must have 12 years of education taught primarily in English for Instructors visa"), BA/BS, conversational Japanese ability, and MS Office/Google Suite skills required. "Must have or be eligible for an Instructor's Visa. KBS can change visa status. Spouse or PR also OK." Native English speaker, proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, experience teaching in a Japanese public junior high school or elementary school, N4/N3 Japanese language ability, and experience using Powerpoint and Word preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SAGA PREFECTURE OR KYUSHU. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid vacation, transportation allowance, training, health insurance, pension plan, and unemployment insurance. Six-month contract, renewable once. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by telephone or email (write "O-Hayo Sensei ALT Application" in the subject) with CV/resume, diploma, photo, current location in Japan, Residence Card status and expiration date, and driver's license. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Amanda Fukumoto, Project Manager. KBS. Fukuoka, Japan. 093-522-0096.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kbs-group.co.jp/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25-28 classes/week, Tue-Sat. 270,000-300,000yen/month. Teach children and adults. Work location Settsu city. Native level English speaker, BA, and one year experience teaching children required. Native English speaker, MA/MS/Ph.D., and TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. Renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Yusuke Ueno. Stella Language School. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://stella-language-school.com/
ENGLISH KINDERGARTEN TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, M-F, 5 days/week, some Sat or Sun. 250,000-260,000yen/month. Teach students between four and 11 years old, as an extra-curricular English program teacher be responsible for one elementary school year grade, teach kindergarten students ("support children when they go to the toilet, and also with cleaning"), and attend a summer camp. "For our extra-curricular English program we are currently using the GrapeSEED curriculum. You will be required to work with both the IB framework and the extra-curricular program. You will be required to attend workshops, and learn about the IB framework." Work location Work location Nagaizumi. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Teaching experience, IB experience, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "we will provide assistance in finding an apartment." Paid holidays, paid vacation, on-the-job GrapeSEED training, and social insurance ("the cost will be covered by the candidate"). "If you buy a bicycle you will need to join a bicycle insurance." One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), photo, letters of recommendation, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Coordinator. Angel-Kindergarten. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.angel-kindergarten.com/
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH AND/OR SPANISH TEACHER.
Short-term position: 3-4 months, full-time, 40 hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, 7 days/week. "Note: This is a volunteer position without remuneration. However, room and board, visa fees (exceptions may apply), and any expenses associated with GET’s in-port Challenge Programmes will be covered by Peace Boat (valued at approximately 1.3 million JPY). All additional personal expenses are the responsibility of the volunteer, including tours in ports." Create and deliver a student-negotiated curriculum of task-based English and/or Spanish lessons curriculum for private and group students. Teach an 8-session TOEIC programme and administer/supervise an onboard exam. Organize and participate in student programs such as informal English/Spanish-language conversation events, and language study sessions. Collaborate to create and host a series of extra-curricular events for GET students, including student orientation sessions, speech festivals, graduation ceremonies, and student parties. Participate in onboard events such as departure ceremonies, welcome ceremonies, international festivals, and themed performances. Assist in events both on board and in port in support of Peace Boat’s cooperative projects and advocacy activities. Work location on board the MV Pacific World ship out of Tokyo, Japan. Proper visa, BA, highly advanced speaker of English or Spanish, and 18 months of relevant full-time experience teaching English and/or Spanish as a foreign language required. Native level speaker, conversational Japanese ability, ability to each both English and Spanish, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA certification preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Applicant must have "access to consistent and reliable internet access for the months leading up to the voyage so as to participate in mandatory online training." Application deadline August 22, 2025. Position begins December 7-19, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, teaching certification(s), letters of recommendation, and video/audio recording. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact International Coordinator. GET Universal Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/UniversalCoLtd
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 20-25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 260,000-280,000yen/month. Teach toddlers to adults, various levels, in classes of 4-8 students, and some private specialized lessons. Develop content for in-class and online lessons. Work location Okayama City. Native English speaker, BA, and International/Japanese driver's license required. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renews visa. Accommodation: "furnished 1DK apartment ¥60,000/month + utilities." Paid holidays, transportation allowance, health insurance, and contract completion bonus. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diplomas, letter of introduction, letters of recommendation, availability, and photo. Contact Eric Morris. Maple English School. Okayama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://maple-school.com/
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH PHYSICS TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 5 days/week. 280,000–300,000yen/month. Create and grade periodic exams and entrance exams. Provide seasonal and supplementary lessons, including interview coaching for EIKEN and essay correction. Attend school meetings, and participate in school events, open school days, and leading out-of-school activities. Curriculum management and implementation. Assist with junior high school homeroom duties (e.g., lunch duty, covering homeroom when the lead teacher is unavailable). Work location Kita-Ward, Tokyo. Proper visa (Instructor, Spouse, Permanent Resident), native level English speaker, and BA required. Experience teaching physics in Japan, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO, KANAGAWA, CHIBA, OR SAITAMA. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, and social insurance. One-year renewable Haken contract. Application deadline August 10, 2025. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, teaching certification(s), and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Iware Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.iware.ne.jp/
YOGA AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 26 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 260,000yen/month. Teach English to students from age 2 to adults, create lesson materials, and teach yoga to children. Work location Makinohara Shizuoka. BA, TESOL certification, two years experience, certification to teach yoga to children, N5 ability, and International/Japanese driver's license required. At least one year experience teaching children from 2-6 years preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: apartment. Paid holidays, and use of company car. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, teaching certification, letters of recommendation, availability, and Skype address. Contact Manager. Bowers English School. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.bowersenglishschool.com
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2.5-8 hours/week, Sat 3-8pm or Sun 10am-12:30pm. Sat 13,500yen/day, Sun 7500yen/day. Teach elementary school students in group lessons of 2-6 students (Sat/Sun), and one private adult conversation lesson (Sun). Work location Funabashi or Myoden Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and six months experience teaching children in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by telephone or email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, photo, and availability. Contact Manager. Goraku Language School. Chiba, Japan. 047-390-2000.
mailto:[email protected]
https://goraku-group.com/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 2-4 hours/week, M-F, flexible. From 3400yen/hour. Teach English Business Presentation Skills to two students once or twice a week at the client’s office. Work location near Nasu-Shiobara and Kuroiso stations in Tochigi Prefecture. Proper visa, BA/BS, native level English speaker, and experience teaching business English in Japan required. Native English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE NEAR NASU-SHIOBARA IN TOCHIGI PREFECTURE. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins early July, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, diploma(s), availability (days/times), passport page, and current Japanese Residence Card. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Ms. Uchitomi, Scheduler. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 3-4 hours/week, Tue, 13:00-16:00. 2000yen/hour. Teach English to adults. Work location Tokorozawa City, Saitama. Proper visa, and native English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kinya. Yamasa Language Center. Saitama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ylc-language.com/
KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT TEACHER.
Part-time, 20 hours/week, M-F, 4 hours/day, between 14:00-18:00. 1300yen/hour. Provide overall childcare assistance in a preschool. Maintain children's safety during daycare period (after core classes). Support the lead teacher in implementing classroom activities. Assist during snack time (no food handling). Change diapers, clean up materials, and do other school chores as requested (e.g. washing dishes, clearing lunchboxes, folding laundry). Work location Jiyugaoka Station, Meguro. Proper visa, and AA required. Native English speaker, and experience in early childhood education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO, KAWASAKI, OR YOKOHAMA. Daily transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Sunnyside Admin. Sunnyside International Kindergarten. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jprep.jp/sunnyside/en/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 20-40 hours/week, M-F. 1200-1800yen/hour. Teach English and basic life skills to children aged 1-6 by engaging in fun activities. Work location Tachikawa station, Tokyo. Proper visa, native English speaker, and experience with early childhood education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year contract, renewable once. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, and passport page. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Saori Takeda, Manager. Coco International. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.cocointernational.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time. 2500yen/hour. Teach English and immersion subjects. Work location Sumikawa Station, Sapporo. Native English speaker, and Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Application deadline September 30, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by postal mail or email (write "Recruit for a Part time English Teacher" in the subject line) with CV/resume, essay, photo, availability, and passport page. Contact Natsumi Sato. Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School. 1-7-2-1 Nishioka Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 062-0031.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/tanakagakuen.ed.jp
https://www.instagram.com/tanaka_gakuen/
SPANISH TEACHER.
Part-time. 4725yen/hour. Teach Spanish to children and adults at the Instituto Cervantes in Tokyo. "Instructors must be creative and have a willingness to learn Cervantes’s teaching methods." Work location Tokyo, 3-minute walk from Yotsuya Station (JR and Tokyo Metro, Kojimachi exit). Native speaker (either English or Spanish), and BA required. Proper visa, experience working with children, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO OR SURROUNDING AREA. Paid holidays. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline July 31, 2025. Position begins August 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual. Hiroshima, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.artlingual.com
https://www.facebook.com/artlingual/
https://www.youtube.com/@user-ik5qt6qk8g
https://www.instagram.com/artlingual_institute/
GERMAN/ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 16 working hours/week, to 10 teaching hours/week. 110,000yen/month. Teach German and English to adults and children. Curriculum and materials provided. Work location Nagoya City. Native speaker (either English or German), and BA required. Proper visa, experience working with children, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one year experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NAGOYA CITY. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, paid vacation, and face-to-face training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline July 30, 2025. Position begins August 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.artlingual.com
https://www.facebook.com/artlingual/
https://www.youtube.com/@user-ik5qt6qk8g
https://www.instagram.com/artlingual_institute/
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 teaching hours/week, M-F. 250,000yen/month. Teach at factories and offices. Work location Takamatsu, Kagawa. BA, and teaching experience required. Proper visa, native level English speaker, International/Japanese driver's license, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, corporate teaching experience, and experience teaching in Japan preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, and training. Application deadline August, 2025. Position begins September, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Gosia, HR Manager. Language House. Kagawa, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.languagehouse.jp/
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 43 working hours/week, to 25 teaching hours/week, M-F and 2 Sat/month. 250,000-350,000yen/month. Prepare and teach solo lessons in all 4-skills and using a PBL curriculum. Monitor and record student progress. Maintain attendance and lesson progress records. Participate in special school events (festivals, sporting activities, assemblies, etc.). Assist with promotional and recruiting events. Attend staff meetings, and other General Duties: cleaning, etc. Work location Hokkaido, Sapporo, Bus Center Mae subway station. BA/BS, native level English speaker, two years junior high or senior high school teaching experience, and intermediate level Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, intermediate level Japanese writing ability, and three years experience teaching at the high school level in Japan preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN HOKKAIDO. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, health insurance, and pension insurance. Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline September 15, 2025. Position begins October 1, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kevin Stein. Clark Memorial International High School, Sapporo-Odori Campus. Sapporo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.clark.ed.jp/campus/hokkaido-odori/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, M-F, to 7 lessons/day. 220,000-250,000yen/month. Teach age groups from preschoolers to adults. Teach students up to 12 years old with a Japanese assistant teacher. Materials and resources provided. Work location Toyohashi, Tahara, Toyokawa, Okazaki, Toyota, Nagoya, Nisshin, and Gifu. Native English speaker, and BA required. Teaching experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will renew visa. Accommodation: "\57000-\58000 (monthly) Company accommodation includes a fridge, AC, a wash. A company car and car insurance. Single room occupancy." One week holiday in May and August, two weeks holiday for Christmas, company car travel allowance (to 5000yen/month), and National Health Insurance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, teaching certification(s), and availability. Contact Yoko Onoda, Manager. N kyoiku. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.nakazawa-juku.com/~annie/
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 28-34 working hours/week, 22-28 teaching/class hours/week, Sat/Sun and 3 weekdays. 1430-1930yen/lesson. Teach private and small-group face-to-face and online lessons to clients of all ages (from young children to seniors) and abilities (from beginner to advanced). May also teach special online programs for larger groups. Prepare before each class, and perform student assessment (including recording student performance in the students’ electronic file) in class at the end of each lesson. Work locations across Japan. Native English speaker required. BA/BS preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply online with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Hiring Manager. NOVA Holdings. Tokyo, Japan.
https://nlc.recruitee.com/nova/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 27 contact hours/week, 5 days/week. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to students of all ages. Work location Chiba Prefecture. Native English speaker and BA/BS required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, and experience with children preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "Private, semi-furnished apartment is provided. Rent is deducted from salary (varies by location; max 55,000 yen/mo.)" Five weeks paid vacation, five days flexible personal days, transportation allowance, and training. Eighteen-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins fall, 2025. Apply by email or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and two photos (1 casual, 1 professional headshot). Contact Recruit Desk. IB Japan. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.ibenglish.jp
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach children and adults. Work location Osaka. Native English speaker, and BA required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KANSAI AREA. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, health insurance, training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Mike Kubota, Director of Recruiting. Time English School. Hyogo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.timeheart.co.jp
UNIVERSITY ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 260,000 (with a teaching certificate or qualification, but less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience) to 275,000yen/month (for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience -or- for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications). Teach English at universities. Work location Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya. BA and either 1) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary) or 2) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials or qualifications required. MA, and 3 years experience (6 or more terms/semesters) teaching at a university/community college (all subjects) preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Sponsorship available. Accommodation: "housing can be arranged at the cost listed below, which covers rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees: a) 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence, or b) 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment." Transportation allowance, flight reimbursement of up to 1200 USD for those coming to Japan, and training. Three- to five-month contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September, 2025. Apply online and "we will contact you by email shortly after you have completed the form." Contact Sophia Okada, Human Resources. Westgate Corporation. Tokyo, Japan.
https://www.westgatejapan.com/M-1-1.html
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 teaching/class hours/week, M-F and some Sat/Sun. 250,000yen/month. Teach subjects in English, classroom management, create teaching materials, provide services related to entrance examinations for children, perform work related to school events, and attend faculty meetings. Work location Nishioka, Sapporo. Native English speaker, BA/BS, and Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/BETT/PELT/FCTB certification, and Japanese writing ability preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, health insurance, research allowance, training, unemployment insurance, and bonus. One-year contract renewable four times. Application deadline September 30, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by email ("write 'Recruit for a Fulltime English Teacher' in the subject line") or online by downloading the school's (MS Word format) Rirekisho <https://tanakagakuen-ed-jp.translate.goog/private/uploads/images/native2026entrysheettanakagakuen.docx?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp> and include diplomas, essay, photo, teaching certifications, transcripts, and copy of residence card or passport. "We only accept the dedicated resume format." Contact Natsumi Sato. Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School. Sapporo, Japan
mailto:[email protected]
https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/tanakagakuen.ed.jp
https://www.instagram.com/tanaka_gakuen/
ENGLISH LECTURER.
Full-time, 4 days/week, teach 8 classes (1.5 hours per class), participate in 1 weekly faculty development meeting (1.5 hours), and offer an office hour (1.5 hours per week). 6,000,000yen/year. Foreign language lecturer. Work location Toyo University (Hakusan campus, Kawagoe campus, Asaka campus, or Akabanedai campus). Native level English speaker; MA in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or related field -or- MA in a relevant field AND a certificate in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or similar qualification required. Proper visa preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT CANDIDATE CURRENTLY RESIDE JAPAN. "Applicants who are short-listed after the preliminary screening will be requested to come to Hakusan Campus and attend the secondary screening." Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, health insurance, and research allowance. Application deadline July 7, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by postal mail using the school's application materials (available online at the link below). "Applications will not be returned." Contact Center for Global Education and Exchange/ LEAP Office. Toyo University. 5-28-20, Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 112-8606.
https://j-sys.toyo.ac.jp/pms/app/saiy_f1550
Inquiries only (no applications)
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to young learners (mostly kindergarten and elementary school age), junior and high school students, and adults. Plan lessons. Work location downtown Kumamoto City, very close to Kamitori shopping street. Native English speaker, and BA/BS required. Proper visa, teaching qualifications, and experience teaching young learners preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal/sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins August/September, 2025. Apply by telephone or email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Greg Howes. Freedom English School. Kumamoto, Japan. 096-322-7100.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.freedomenglishschool.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FreedomEnglishSchool
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POSITION LISTING CONVENTIONS (WHY DOES IT SAY "MAILTO:")
All Japanese telephone and fax numbers are given as if being dialed in Japan. See the "Contacting An English School By Phone" section below for more details.
Email addresses are written in HTML code, which many email programs can use to send messages automatically (generally, if the text appears blue, or is underlined on your screen, then your program supports this feature). If your email program does not support this feature, the actual email address will be the text immediately after the HTML "mailto:" prefix. In other words, if you see an address like <mailto:[email protected], it means that the actual email address is <[email protected]>.
Emailing your application to a bunch of schools using the "cc" function looks really tacky. Even if your ARE sending out lots of resumes, take the extra time to address each institution individually. Of course, make sure your computer's antivirus software is up-to-date. And give all your correspondence clear, simple and professional subject headings.
Pay attention to geographic requirements like "APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN" or "Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan." Save yourself time and money -- and save the hiring institutions from unnecessary work.
Reply promptly when an institution contacts you.
Salaries are reported in Japanese Yen (so you can figure out what your salary is worth today, not six months ago). Use the "Exchange Rates" table at the top of this issue to convert the salary into your currency.
Many schools have a salary scale, rather than a "set salary," based on factors like experience and qualifications (degrees, certifications, etc.). Try to find out where you fall on that scale early in the hiring process (while there's still time for a little negotiation).
"Proper visa" means that the applicant must currently possess a valid working visa (which usually includes spousal visas and working holiday visas). That doesn't necessarily mean an institution isn't willing to provide sponsorship -- but it does mean they want you to start working (legally) right away.
"University degree" means graduation from a four-year institution or an internationally-recognized equivalent -- a baccalaureate diploma.
When schools ask for a photo, they want a clear, recent one (jpg is a good choice for emailing). CVs, resumes, cover letters, letters of recommendation, references, etc. should always include current contact information: addresses, telephone and fax numbers (a current email address and a link to an on-line resume/home page couldn't hurt, either). Don't email huge files of any type unless requested.
Some institutions (like, universities) prefer to receive application materials by registered mail -- if they ask for registered mail, send it by registered mail. Universities often track positions by reference numbers -- if one is mentioned, include it when you apply. And CV, of course, stands for "curriculum vitae."
Keep in mind that most institutions have limited resources (i.e. clerical help) and can only respond to applicants they are interested in -- if you don't hear back within a couple of weeks, it's probably time to move on ...
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HOW TO LIST A POSITION FREE
O-Hayo Sensei is the world's largest jobs-in-Japan publication. It reaches thousands of qualified teachers around the world (and everywhere in Japan) every two weeks. OH is a unique resource for Japanese employers who wish to hire the best. All employment listings are free -- just request our listing form by email, or use the online form. Over the years we have found that more information is better: better qualified employees, better communication, etc. To get the form by email, send an email message with the text "get position form" to mailto:[email protected] and we'll send the form back by email. You can also visit the O-Hayo Sensei web site https://www.ohayosensei.com/free-position-listing.html and use the online form there, or request a form.
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CONTACTING AN ENGLISH SCHOOL BY PHONE
Check your time zone, then check Japan's -- don't try calling (or sending a fax) in the middle of the night! To call Japan from the US, dial 011 (the international code), 81 (the country code for Japan), the city code without the first "0" (Tokyo's code is "03", so you'd just dial "3"), and then the local phone number. For example, a number listed as "03-3713-7046" in O-Hayo Sensei would be dialed (from the US) as "011-81-3-3713-7046." Make sure the same series of numbers applies from your country. Unless you're comfortable speaking Japanese on the phone, don't try it (a simple "moshi moshi" can get you in trouble fast). But don't worry -- you're calling an English school, someone there must speak it! Just be patient, and apologize frequently.
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CONTACTING AN ENGLISH SCHOOL BY MAIL
Including a Japanese language version of your letter (or at least a few sentences of greeting) will make a good impression. In any case, write simply and plainly. Avoid slang and jargon. Be honest and sincere about yourself and your qualifications, but don't sell yourself short. Mention any teaching experience. If you know Japanese, say so. Enthusiasm counts. Indicate that you plan to stay in Japan for a long while (if true, of course). If you already reside in Japan, say so -- and indicate where. If you include a photo, make it a good, recent one (this is not the time to use up old high school graduation photos). Above all, be clean and neat.
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The Newsletter Of (Teaching) Jobs In Japan
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ISSN 1077-0313
Publication Date 7/1/25
Next Issue 7/16/25
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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
Can Do Kids
King Eikaiwa
Teaching Positions
Part-Time
Full-Time
Teaching Positions Still Available
Part-Time
Full-Time
Listing Conventions: Why Does It Say "Mailto:"?
The Classifieds
Articles For Sale
Traditional Japanese Crafts
How To Call And Write
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EXCHANGE RATES
July 1, 2025
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PAID LISTINGS
Are you ready to be a partner at your school and enjoy in its success? Can you take responsibility for students' results? Do you have a mindset for personal growth and continual improvement? Can Do Kids in Urawa, Saitama City, is hiring a full-time English teacher to teach elementary and junior high school students. Lead small classes using a curriculum with ample room for creativity. 2:00-10:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and two Mondays a month. Minimum monthly salary of ¥340,000, annual bonus and four weeks leave. Professional credentials, five years’ experience, and materials development ability required. English must be your first language. Must currently live in Japan. Send resume with two references to Adam at mailto:[email protected]. Website: https://www.candokids.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER Full-time, 40 hrs/week (Tue–Sat). ¥280,000/month starting salary. Teach English conversation in Nara City. Relocation grant (conditions apply). Native English speaker required. Applicant must currently reside in Japan. Visa sponsorship/renewal, training, incentives, health insurance, and pension provided. Supportive team, 5-star Glassdoor & Google reviews for all five branches. Apply ASAP with CV and intro letter. Face-to-face interviews only. mailto:[email protected] https://kingeikaiwa.com/ https://twitter.com/KingEikaiwa https://www.facebook.com/kingeikaiwa https://www.instagram.com/kingeikaiwa
FREE LISTINGS
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ONLINE CORPORATE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 1-5 days/week, 2-6 hours/day between 9am and 9pm. 2500-3500yen/hour. Teach Business English skills online to company employees. Work location remote. Proper visa, native-level English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 7 hours/week, Sat, 9am-4pm. 2000yen/hour. Teach English in small groups to children aged 1-12 using the school's own method. Also teach teenagers, adults and seniors. Work location 3-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kinya. Mills. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://mills-english.com
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 7-43 hours/week, M-Sat. From 1250yen/hour. Teach English to students ranging from 1 to 13 years old using materials provided by the school. "Classes are taught mainly through songs. Teachers must be able to memorize many songs and chants. Learn the teaching goals of all the materials and adjust teaching techniques according to the students level. Must be confident with teaching grammar." Work location Yokkaichi. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and Japanese speaking ability required. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, and training. Two-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and photo. Contact Perci. Brains Kiddy Club. Yokohama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.brains-kc.com
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PUBLIC SCHOOL ALT.
Full-time, 35 working hours/week, 20 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. From 210,000yen/month. Work as an ALT in Ogi City junior high and elementary schools. Assist teachers in classrooms with teaching English, creating activities/worksheets, and checking student work. Work location Ogi City, Saga Prefecture. Native level English speaker ("must have 12 years of education taught primarily in English for Instructors visa"), BA/BS, conversational Japanese ability, and MS Office/Google Suite skills required. "Must have or be eligible for an Instructor's Visa. KBS can change visa status. Spouse or PR also OK." Native English speaker, proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, experience teaching in a Japanese public junior high school or elementary school, N4/N3 Japanese language ability, and experience using Powerpoint and Word preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SAGA PREFECTURE OR KYUSHU. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid vacation, transportation allowance, training, health insurance, pension plan, and unemployment insurance. Six-month contract, renewable once. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by telephone or email (write "O-Hayo Sensei ALT Application" in the subject) with CV/resume, diploma, photo, current location in Japan, Residence Card status and expiration date, and driver's license. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Amanda Fukumoto, Project Manager. KBS. Fukuoka, Japan. 093-522-0096.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kbs-group.co.jp/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25-28 classes/week, Tue-Sat. 270,000-300,000yen/month. Teach children and adults. Work location Settsu city. Native level English speaker, BA, and one year experience teaching children required. Native English speaker, MA/MS/Ph.D., and TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. Renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Yusuke Ueno. Stella Language School. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://stella-language-school.com/
ENGLISH KINDERGARTEN TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, M-F, 5 days/week, some Sat or Sun. 250,000-260,000yen/month. Teach students between four and 11 years old, as an extra-curricular English program teacher be responsible for one elementary school year grade, teach kindergarten students ("support children when they go to the toilet, and also with cleaning"), and attend a summer camp. "For our extra-curricular English program we are currently using the GrapeSEED curriculum. You will be required to work with both the IB framework and the extra-curricular program. You will be required to attend workshops, and learn about the IB framework." Work location Work location Nagaizumi. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Teaching experience, IB experience, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "we will provide assistance in finding an apartment." Paid holidays, paid vacation, on-the-job GrapeSEED training, and social insurance ("the cost will be covered by the candidate"). "If you buy a bicycle you will need to join a bicycle insurance." One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), photo, letters of recommendation, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Coordinator. Angel-Kindergarten. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.angel-kindergarten.com/
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH AND/OR SPANISH TEACHER.
Short-term position: 3-4 months, full-time, 40 hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, 7 days/week. "Note: This is a volunteer position without remuneration. However, room and board, visa fees (exceptions may apply), and any expenses associated with GET’s in-port Challenge Programmes will be covered by Peace Boat (valued at approximately 1.3 million JPY). All additional personal expenses are the responsibility of the volunteer, including tours in ports." Create and deliver a student-negotiated curriculum of task-based English and/or Spanish lessons curriculum for private and group students. Teach an 8-session TOEIC programme and administer/supervise an onboard exam. Organize and participate in student programs such as informal English/Spanish-language conversation events, and language study sessions. Collaborate to create and host a series of extra-curricular events for GET students, including student orientation sessions, speech festivals, graduation ceremonies, and student parties. Participate in onboard events such as departure ceremonies, welcome ceremonies, international festivals, and themed performances. Assist in events both on board and in port in support of Peace Boat’s cooperative projects and advocacy activities. Work location on board the MV Pacific World ship out of Tokyo, Japan. Proper visa, BA, highly advanced speaker of English or Spanish, and 18 months of relevant full-time experience teaching English and/or Spanish as a foreign language required. Native level speaker, conversational Japanese ability, ability to each both English and Spanish, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA certification preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Applicant must have "access to consistent and reliable internet access for the months leading up to the voyage so as to participate in mandatory online training." Application deadline August 22, 2025. Position begins December 7-19, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, teaching certification(s), letters of recommendation, and video/audio recording. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact International Coordinator. GET Universal Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/UniversalCoLtd
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 20-25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 260,000-280,000yen/month. Teach toddlers to adults, various levels, in classes of 4-8 students, and some private specialized lessons. Develop content for in-class and online lessons. Work location Okayama City. Native English speaker, BA, and International/Japanese driver's license required. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renews visa. Accommodation: "furnished 1DK apartment ¥60,000/month + utilities." Paid holidays, transportation allowance, health insurance, and contract completion bonus. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diplomas, letter of introduction, letters of recommendation, availability, and photo. Contact Eric Morris. Maple English School. Okayama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://maple-school.com/
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH PHYSICS TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 5 days/week. 280,000–300,000yen/month. Create and grade periodic exams and entrance exams. Provide seasonal and supplementary lessons, including interview coaching for EIKEN and essay correction. Attend school meetings, and participate in school events, open school days, and leading out-of-school activities. Curriculum management and implementation. Assist with junior high school homeroom duties (e.g., lunch duty, covering homeroom when the lead teacher is unavailable). Work location Kita-Ward, Tokyo. Proper visa (Instructor, Spouse, Permanent Resident), native level English speaker, and BA required. Experience teaching physics in Japan, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO, KANAGAWA, CHIBA, OR SAITAMA. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, and social insurance. One-year renewable Haken contract. Application deadline August 10, 2025. Position begins September 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, teaching certification(s), and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Iware Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.iware.ne.jp/
YOGA AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 26 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 260,000yen/month. Teach English to students from age 2 to adults, create lesson materials, and teach yoga to children. Work location Makinohara Shizuoka. BA, TESOL certification, two years experience, certification to teach yoga to children, N5 ability, and International/Japanese driver's license required. At least one year experience teaching children from 2-6 years preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: apartment. Paid holidays, and use of company car. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, teaching certification, letters of recommendation, availability, and Skype address. Contact Manager. Bowers English School. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.bowersenglishschool.com
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2.5-8 hours/week, Sat 3-8pm or Sun 10am-12:30pm. Sat 13,500yen/day, Sun 7500yen/day. Teach elementary school students in group lessons of 2-6 students (Sat/Sun), and one private adult conversation lesson (Sun). Work location Funabashi or Myoden Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and six months experience teaching children in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by telephone or email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, photo, and availability. Contact Manager. Goraku Language School. Chiba, Japan. 047-390-2000.
mailto:[email protected]
https://goraku-group.com/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 2-4 hours/week, M-F, flexible. From 3400yen/hour. Teach English Business Presentation Skills to two students once or twice a week at the client’s office. Work location near Nasu-Shiobara and Kuroiso stations in Tochigi Prefecture. Proper visa, BA/BS, native level English speaker, and experience teaching business English in Japan required. Native English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE NEAR NASU-SHIOBARA IN TOCHIGI PREFECTURE. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins early July, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, diploma(s), availability (days/times), passport page, and current Japanese Residence Card. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Ms. Uchitomi, Scheduler. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 3-4 hours/week, Tue, 13:00-16:00. 2000yen/hour. Teach English to adults. Work location Tokorozawa City, Saitama. Proper visa, and native English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kinya. Yamasa Language Center. Saitama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ylc-language.com/
KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT TEACHER.
Part-time, 20 hours/week, M-F, 4 hours/day, between 14:00-18:00. 1300yen/hour. Provide overall childcare assistance in a preschool. Maintain children's safety during daycare period (after core classes). Support the lead teacher in implementing classroom activities. Assist during snack time (no food handling). Change diapers, clean up materials, and do other school chores as requested (e.g. washing dishes, clearing lunchboxes, folding laundry). Work location Jiyugaoka Station, Meguro. Proper visa, and AA required. Native English speaker, and experience in early childhood education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO, KAWASAKI, OR YOKOHAMA. Daily transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Sunnyside Admin. Sunnyside International Kindergarten. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jprep.jp/sunnyside/en/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 20-40 hours/week, M-F. 1200-1800yen/hour. Teach English and basic life skills to children aged 1-6 by engaging in fun activities. Work location Tachikawa station, Tokyo. Proper visa, native English speaker, and experience with early childhood education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year contract, renewable once. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, and passport page. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Saori Takeda, Manager. Coco International. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.cocointernational.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time. 2500yen/hour. Teach English and immersion subjects. Work location Sumikawa Station, Sapporo. Native English speaker, and Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Application deadline September 30, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by postal mail or email (write "Recruit for a Part time English Teacher" in the subject line) with CV/resume, essay, photo, availability, and passport page. Contact Natsumi Sato. Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School. 1-7-2-1 Nishioka Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 062-0031.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/tanakagakuen.ed.jp
https://www.instagram.com/tanaka_gakuen/
SPANISH TEACHER.
Part-time. 4725yen/hour. Teach Spanish to children and adults at the Instituto Cervantes in Tokyo. "Instructors must be creative and have a willingness to learn Cervantes’s teaching methods." Work location Tokyo, 3-minute walk from Yotsuya Station (JR and Tokyo Metro, Kojimachi exit). Native speaker (either English or Spanish), and BA required. Proper visa, experience working with children, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO OR SURROUNDING AREA. Paid holidays. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline July 31, 2025. Position begins August 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual. Hiroshima, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.artlingual.com
https://www.facebook.com/artlingual/
https://www.youtube.com/@user-ik5qt6qk8g
https://www.instagram.com/artlingual_institute/
GERMAN/ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 16 working hours/week, to 10 teaching hours/week. 110,000yen/month. Teach German and English to adults and children. Curriculum and materials provided. Work location Nagoya City. Native speaker (either English or German), and BA required. Proper visa, experience working with children, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one year experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NAGOYA CITY. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, paid vacation, and face-to-face training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline July 30, 2025. Position begins August 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.artlingual.com
https://www.facebook.com/artlingual/
https://www.youtube.com/@user-ik5qt6qk8g
https://www.instagram.com/artlingual_institute/
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 teaching hours/week, M-F. 250,000yen/month. Teach at factories and offices. Work location Takamatsu, Kagawa. BA, and teaching experience required. Proper visa, native level English speaker, International/Japanese driver's license, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, corporate teaching experience, and experience teaching in Japan preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, and training. Application deadline August, 2025. Position begins September, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Gosia, HR Manager. Language House. Kagawa, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.languagehouse.jp/
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 43 working hours/week, to 25 teaching hours/week, M-F and 2 Sat/month. 250,000-350,000yen/month. Prepare and teach solo lessons in all 4-skills and using a PBL curriculum. Monitor and record student progress. Maintain attendance and lesson progress records. Participate in special school events (festivals, sporting activities, assemblies, etc.). Assist with promotional and recruiting events. Attend staff meetings, and other General Duties: cleaning, etc. Work location Hokkaido, Sapporo, Bus Center Mae subway station. BA/BS, native level English speaker, two years junior high or senior high school teaching experience, and intermediate level Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, intermediate level Japanese writing ability, and three years experience teaching at the high school level in Japan preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN HOKKAIDO. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, health insurance, and pension insurance. Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline September 15, 2025. Position begins October 1, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Kevin Stein. Clark Memorial International High School, Sapporo-Odori Campus. Sapporo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.clark.ed.jp/campus/hokkaido-odori/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, M-F, to 7 lessons/day. 220,000-250,000yen/month. Teach age groups from preschoolers to adults. Teach students up to 12 years old with a Japanese assistant teacher. Materials and resources provided. Work location Toyohashi, Tahara, Toyokawa, Okazaki, Toyota, Nagoya, Nisshin, and Gifu. Native English speaker, and BA required. Teaching experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will renew visa. Accommodation: "\57000-\58000 (monthly) Company accommodation includes a fridge, AC, a wash. A company car and car insurance. Single room occupancy." One week holiday in May and August, two weeks holiday for Christmas, company car travel allowance (to 5000yen/month), and National Health Insurance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, photo, teaching certification(s), and availability. Contact Yoko Onoda, Manager. N kyoiku. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.nakazawa-juku.com/~annie/
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 28-34 working hours/week, 22-28 teaching/class hours/week, Sat/Sun and 3 weekdays. 1430-1930yen/lesson. Teach private and small-group face-to-face and online lessons to clients of all ages (from young children to seniors) and abilities (from beginner to advanced). May also teach special online programs for larger groups. Prepare before each class, and perform student assessment (including recording student performance in the students’ electronic file) in class at the end of each lesson. Work locations across Japan. Native English speaker required. BA/BS preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply online with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Hiring Manager. NOVA Holdings. Tokyo, Japan.
https://nlc.recruitee.com/nova/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 27 contact hours/week, 5 days/week. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to students of all ages. Work location Chiba Prefecture. Native English speaker and BA/BS required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, and experience with children preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "Private, semi-furnished apartment is provided. Rent is deducted from salary (varies by location; max 55,000 yen/mo.)" Five weeks paid vacation, five days flexible personal days, transportation allowance, and training. Eighteen-month renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins fall, 2025. Apply by email or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and two photos (1 casual, 1 professional headshot). Contact Recruit Desk. IB Japan. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.ibenglish.jp
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach children and adults. Work location Osaka. Native English speaker, and BA required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KANSAI AREA. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, health insurance, training, contract completion bonus, and incentives. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Mike Kubota, Director of Recruiting. Time English School. Hyogo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.timeheart.co.jp
UNIVERSITY ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 260,000 (with a teaching certificate or qualification, but less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience) to 275,000yen/month (for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience -or- for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications). Teach English at universities. Work location Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya. BA and either 1) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary) or 2) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials or qualifications required. MA, and 3 years experience (6 or more terms/semesters) teaching at a university/community college (all subjects) preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Sponsorship available. Accommodation: "housing can be arranged at the cost listed below, which covers rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees: a) 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence, or b) 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment." Transportation allowance, flight reimbursement of up to 1200 USD for those coming to Japan, and training. Three- to five-month contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins September, 2025. Apply online and "we will contact you by email shortly after you have completed the form." Contact Sophia Okada, Human Resources. Westgate Corporation. Tokyo, Japan.
https://www.westgatejapan.com/M-1-1.html
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 teaching/class hours/week, M-F and some Sat/Sun. 250,000yen/month. Teach subjects in English, classroom management, create teaching materials, provide services related to entrance examinations for children, perform work related to school events, and attend faculty meetings. Work location Nishioka, Sapporo. Native English speaker, BA/BS, and Japanese speaking ability required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/BETT/PELT/FCTB certification, and Japanese writing ability preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, health insurance, research allowance, training, unemployment insurance, and bonus. One-year contract renewable four times. Application deadline September 30, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by email ("write 'Recruit for a Fulltime English Teacher' in the subject line") or online by downloading the school's (MS Word format) Rirekisho <https://tanakagakuen-ed-jp.translate.goog/private/uploads/images/native2026entrysheettanakagakuen.docx?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp> and include diplomas, essay, photo, teaching certifications, transcripts, and copy of residence card or passport. "We only accept the dedicated resume format." Contact Natsumi Sato. Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School. Sapporo, Japan
mailto:[email protected]
https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/tanakagakuen.ed.jp
https://www.instagram.com/tanaka_gakuen/
ENGLISH LECTURER.
Full-time, 4 days/week, teach 8 classes (1.5 hours per class), participate in 1 weekly faculty development meeting (1.5 hours), and offer an office hour (1.5 hours per week). 6,000,000yen/year. Foreign language lecturer. Work location Toyo University (Hakusan campus, Kawagoe campus, Asaka campus, or Akabanedai campus). Native level English speaker; MA in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or related field -or- MA in a relevant field AND a certificate in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or similar qualification required. Proper visa preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT CANDIDATE CURRENTLY RESIDE JAPAN. "Applicants who are short-listed after the preliminary screening will be requested to come to Hakusan Campus and attend the secondary screening." Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, health insurance, and research allowance. Application deadline July 7, 2025. Position begins April 1, 2026. Apply by postal mail using the school's application materials (available online at the link below). "Applications will not be returned." Contact Center for Global Education and Exchange/ LEAP Office. Toyo University. 5-28-20, Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 112-8606.
https://j-sys.toyo.ac.jp/pms/app/saiy_f1550
Inquiries only (no applications)
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to young learners (mostly kindergarten and elementary school age), junior and high school students, and adults. Plan lessons. Work location downtown Kumamoto City, very close to Kamitori shopping street. Native English speaker, and BA/BS required. Proper visa, teaching qualifications, and experience teaching young learners preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal/sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins August/September, 2025. Apply by telephone or email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Greg Howes. Freedom English School. Kumamoto, Japan. 096-322-7100.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.freedomenglishschool.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FreedomEnglishSchool
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All Japanese telephone and fax numbers are given as if being dialed in Japan. See the "Contacting An English School By Phone" section below for more details.
Email addresses are written in HTML code, which many email programs can use to send messages automatically (generally, if the text appears blue, or is underlined on your screen, then your program supports this feature). If your email program does not support this feature, the actual email address will be the text immediately after the HTML "mailto:" prefix. In other words, if you see an address like <mailto:[email protected], it means that the actual email address is <[email protected]>.
Emailing your application to a bunch of schools using the "cc" function looks really tacky. Even if your ARE sending out lots of resumes, take the extra time to address each institution individually. Of course, make sure your computer's antivirus software is up-to-date. And give all your correspondence clear, simple and professional subject headings.
Pay attention to geographic requirements like "APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN" or "Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan." Save yourself time and money -- and save the hiring institutions from unnecessary work.
Reply promptly when an institution contacts you.
Salaries are reported in Japanese Yen (so you can figure out what your salary is worth today, not six months ago). Use the "Exchange Rates" table at the top of this issue to convert the salary into your currency.
Many schools have a salary scale, rather than a "set salary," based on factors like experience and qualifications (degrees, certifications, etc.). Try to find out where you fall on that scale early in the hiring process (while there's still time for a little negotiation).
"Proper visa" means that the applicant must currently possess a valid working visa (which usually includes spousal visas and working holiday visas). That doesn't necessarily mean an institution isn't willing to provide sponsorship -- but it does mean they want you to start working (legally) right away.
"University degree" means graduation from a four-year institution or an internationally-recognized equivalent -- a baccalaureate diploma.
When schools ask for a photo, they want a clear, recent one (jpg is a good choice for emailing). CVs, resumes, cover letters, letters of recommendation, references, etc. should always include current contact information: addresses, telephone and fax numbers (a current email address and a link to an on-line resume/home page couldn't hurt, either). Don't email huge files of any type unless requested.
Some institutions (like, universities) prefer to receive application materials by registered mail -- if they ask for registered mail, send it by registered mail. Universities often track positions by reference numbers -- if one is mentioned, include it when you apply. And CV, of course, stands for "curriculum vitae."
Keep in mind that most institutions have limited resources (i.e. clerical help) and can only respond to applicants they are interested in -- if you don't hear back within a couple of weeks, it's probably time to move on ...
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CONTACTING AN ENGLISH SCHOOL BY PHONE
Check your time zone, then check Japan's -- don't try calling (or sending a fax) in the middle of the night! To call Japan from the US, dial 011 (the international code), 81 (the country code for Japan), the city code without the first "0" (Tokyo's code is "03", so you'd just dial "3"), and then the local phone number. For example, a number listed as "03-3713-7046" in O-Hayo Sensei would be dialed (from the US) as "011-81-3-3713-7046." Make sure the same series of numbers applies from your country. Unless you're comfortable speaking Japanese on the phone, don't try it (a simple "moshi moshi" can get you in trouble fast). But don't worry -- you're calling an English school, someone there must speak it! Just be patient, and apologize frequently.
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CONTACTING AN ENGLISH SCHOOL BY MAIL
Including a Japanese language version of your letter (or at least a few sentences of greeting) will make a good impression. In any case, write simply and plainly. Avoid slang and jargon. Be honest and sincere about yourself and your qualifications, but don't sell yourself short. Mention any teaching experience. If you know Japanese, say so. Enthusiasm counts. Indicate that you plan to stay in Japan for a long while (if true, of course). If you already reside in Japan, say so -- and indicate where. If you include a photo, make it a good, recent one (this is not the time to use up old high school graduation photos). Above all, be clean and neat.
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