Publication Date: october 1, 2026
Next issue: october 16, 2026
O-HAYO SENSEI
The Newsletter Of (Teaching) Jobs In Japan
Published Twice-Monthly
www.ohayosensei.com
ISSN 1077-0313
Publication Date 10/1/26
Next Issue 10/16/26
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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
speek
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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FREE LISTINGS
PAID LISTINGS
PRONUNCIATION COACH (PART-TIME), speek, TOKYO. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. speek is an online English pronunciation school in Tokyo. Our teaching is grounded in phonetics, and most students are advanced adult learners. Lessons are online. REQUIREMENTS: Native English speaker born in the US or Canada; currently majoring in, or holding a degree in, linguistics at university level (a TESOL certificate is not a linguistics degree); at least 1 year of teaching experience. Non-native speakers will not be considered. PREFERRED: Background in phonetics; Japanese ability; digital skills to streamline work. SALARY: Approx. 3,000 yen/hour, depending on experience. TO APPLY: See https://speek.jp/recruitment/ Only applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted.
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 6 working hours/week, 5 teaching/class hours/week, Sat. 15,000yen/day. Teach students from 7 years (1st grade) to 12 years (6th grade). "Outside materials are not required or permitted. No outside work hours preparation is required." Work location Ichinomiya City, Owari-Ichinomiya Station on the Meitetsu and JR train lines. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN AICHI. Daily transportation allowance, and training. Renewable part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. "Successful candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview. A paid in-person trial lesson is required. Materials, lesson plan, video, music, and more will be uploaded to our communication platform so you can be prepared." Contact Mr. Sam. Head Start International. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ichinomiya.headstart.co.jp/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/CORPORATE TRAINER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 8-12 working hours/week. From 3400yen/hour. Provide corporate language training, business English instruction, and communication skills development for corporate clients and professionals. Plan lessons, conduct assessments, and deliver interactive curriculum tailored to business communication needs. Work location Metropolitan Tokyo area. Proper visa (Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Instructor, Spouse, PR); native level English speaker; BA; experience teaching corporate English, business skills, or language instruction in Japan; MS Office skills; corporate communication skills; and professional cross-cultural management skills required. MA; conversational Japanese ability; Education/Linguistics/Business degree; TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification; over two years experience teaching corporate professionals, TOEIC prep, or executive presentation courses in Japan; curriculum design experience; experience teaching business writing; and basic knowledge of Japanese business etiquette preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE TOKYO/KANTO AREA. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, availability (days/times), and visa status details. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact David Abbott. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, to 15 or 20 teaching/class hours/week, 3 or 4 days/week. 170,000yen/month (3 days/week), 225,000yen/month (4 days/week). Teach adults and children using provided curriculum and materials. Work location Hiroshima City. Native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one to two years experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. "If you live outside of Hiroshima, clarify that you can relocate to this area." Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline November 2, 2026. Position begins November 3, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual Hiroshima. Osaka, 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/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/CORPORATE TRAINER.
Part-time, 2 hours/week, 1 day/week, Mon-Thur, 17:30-19:30. 3400yen/hour. Provide corporate language training, business English instruction, and communication skills development for corporate clients and professionals. Plan lessons, conduct assessments, and deliver interactive curriculum tailored to business communication needs. Work location Isesaki, Gunma, 15 minute taxi from Isesaki station. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA required. MA; TEFL/TESOL/RSA/CELTA certification; over two years experience teaching corporate professionals, TOEIC prep, or executive presentation courses in Japan; curriculum design experience; experience teaching business writing; and basic knowledge of Japanese business etiquette preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN GUNMA. Will renew visa. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, availability (days/times), and details of current availability to work in Japan. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact David Abbott. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
IELTS SPEAKING EXAMINER.
Part-time, 1-2 days/month, 5-7 hours/day, weekdays and weekends. 6000yen/hour. Work as an examiner for IELTS testing. Work location Hiroshima, Tatemachi. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and three years full-time teaching experience with adult students (16+) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline October 30, 2026. Position begins early 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) and "application package will be sent upon request." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Examiner Recruitment. Eiken Foundation of Japan. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.eiken.or.jp/ielts/index.html
SUBSTITUTE DUTCH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2 lessons/month, mainly Fri evenings. 2500-3000yen/lesson. Teach private Dutch lessons to a younger learner (10 years old) who previously lived in Belgium. Cover lessons when the regular teacher is unavailable. Work location Nagoya, Nishi-ku, between Marunouchi and Kokusai Center stations. Proper visa, native or near-native Dutch ability, BA (Languages, Education, Linguistics or related field preferred), and basic computer skills for online lessons (if necessary) required. N3-N2 Japanese ability, teaching experience, and experience teaching children preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE NAGOYA AREA. Transportation reimbursed (to 1000 yen/day). Renewable part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, visa status, and teaching experience in Japan. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Veronique Dezonne, Owner/Director. BNL School (Brussels Nagoya Languages). Nagoya, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
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]
ONLINE BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Mon-Sun, anytime between 06:00-10:00 and 18:00-24:00 on weekdays; 06:00-24:00 on weekends. 1600-2200yen/hour. Deliver 1:1 learning experiences using virtual collaboration tools from the teacher's home office. Work location remote. Native English speaker, BA, and computer skills required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and one year experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Training. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline October 31, 2026. Position begins ASAP. Apply online with CV/resume, letter of introduction and photo. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Alison Grey, Talent Attraction Lead. Live Inc. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.live-english.co.jp/teach-english-online/
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:20-17:40 (variable), 5 days/week. 3,840,000-6,000,000yen/year. Teach Science (mainly Physics) to advanced level returnees. Prepare lessons, develop curriculum and materials. Create, mark, grade, and proctor regular and entrance exams. Attend meetings, school events, open schools and school ceremonies. Prepare for overseas study program. Accompany school excursions. Attend after school club, and perform homeroom and administrative duties. Work location central Tokyo. Native level English speaker, BA/BS, and experience teaching science required. Non-Japanese teaching license, relevant teaching experience at secondary school in Japan, and experience with Cambridge and/or IB curricula preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, and social insurance. Renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week. 250,000yen/month. Teach adults and children using provided curriculum and materials. Work location Hiroshima City. Native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one to two years experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. "If you live outside of Hiroshima, clarify that you can relocate to this area." Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "If the applicant wishes, a comfortable apartment can be provided close to the school. The rent will be between 48,000 and 75,000 depending on the size and quality of the apartment." Paid holidays, paid vacation, one-half health insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline November 2, 2026. Position begins November 3, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual Hiroshima. Osaka, 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/
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:20-17:40 (variable), 5 days/week. 3,840,000-6,000,000yen/year. Teach Social Studies (mainly geography and history) to advanced level returnees. Prepare lessons, develop curriculum and materials. Create, mark, grade, and proctor regular and entrance exams. Attend meetings, school events, open schools and school ceremonies. Prepare for overseas study program. Accompany school excursions. Attend after school club, and perform homeroom and administrative duties. Work location central Tokyo. Native level English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching social studies at a middle or/and high school required. Experience teaching social studies in Japanese middle and high schools, and IB experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, and social insurance. One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
AFTERSCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, 9:30-20:30. 202,000yen/month. Care for primarily elementary school-aged children. Work location Fukushima City. Proper visa, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Native English speaker, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUSHIMA CITY. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, and social insurance. Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume. Contact Yasuhiro Ueda, School Director. Kids Duo Fukushima Nishiguchi. Fukushima, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.kidsduo.com/classrooms/detail/2089/
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/CAREGIVER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 250,000-270,000yen/month. Teach, develop curriculum and educational materials, attend meetings, and make children's developmental reports. Work location Nagakute-city, 15 minutes walk from Fujigaoka station on the Higashiyama line of Nagoya city subway. Native English speaker, and BA (Early Childhood Education degree preferred) required. Experience teaching young children (preschoolers/kindergartners) preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and "aAirfare for Employee no-residing in Japan: up to 100,000 yen from the residential place will be reimbursed by company in cash on employee’s arrival in Japan." One-year renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline January 31, 2027. Position begins April 1, 2027. 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 Yukiko Suzuki. Education Network Co., Ltd. (Kids International School). Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ednet.co.jp
https://www.instagram.com/kis_kids.international.school/
AFTERSCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 6-8 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 260,000-280,000yen/month. Teach elementary-aged children in an after school environment. Assist Japanese staff with preparing snacks and doing activities. Materials for English lessons provided. Work location Tokyo Minato-ku Shirogane Takanawa-station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and experience interacting with children required. N4 ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUSHIMA TOKYO. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal/sponsorship. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, and social insurance. One-year renewable contract.Application deadline ASAP. Position begins March/April, 2027. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Annie Global Education, Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, 30 teaching class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 240,000-260,000yen/month. Teach English to kindergarten, elementary and junior high school students. Prepare and organize lesson materials. Collaborate with a Japanese co-teacher to implement the curriculum. Work location Nagakute-city, Aichi, 5 minutes walk from Fujigaoka station on the Higashiyama line of Nagoya city subway. Native English speaker, BA (Education preferred), and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Experience teaching young children preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, contract completion bonus, and "Airfare for Employee no-residing in Japan: up to 100,000 yen from the residential place will be reimbursed by company in cash on employee’s arrival in Japan." Renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins November 1, 2026. 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 Yukiko Suzuki. Education Network Co., Ltd. (KEC English School). Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ednet.co.jp
https://www.instagram.com/kec_english_school/?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ%3D%3D
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, and at affiliated elementary schools in Sapporo and surrounding areas. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, one of the following certifications TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/BETT/PELT/FCTB and Japanese speaking ability required. 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 December 31, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email ("write 'Recruit for a Fulltime English Teacher' in the subject line") after downloading the school's (MS Word format) Rirekisho <https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/private/uploads/images/native2027entrysheettanakagakuen.docx> 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/
MATERNITY COVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMMERSION TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:15-17:15, M-F. 280,000-330,000yen/month. Teach mostly English and some science classes; prepare lessons, curriculum and material development,;attend meetings, school events and ceremonies (including religious events and ceremonies); make and grade tests; check journals; eat lunch with students; supervising during cleaning time' school commute/arrival supervision; and homeroom duties. Work location Osaka Prefecture (North Area). Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching at elementary schools required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. Paid holidays, social insurance, and training. Five-month, non-renewable Haken contract. "This is a maternity cover position, and the contract is until the end of this academic year (until March 31, 2027)." Application deadline ASAP. Position begins November 1, 2026. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/EduCareerJapan
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 20-40 hours/week, M-F. 1300-1800yen/hour. Teach English and perform childcare. Work location Tachikawa, Tokyo. AA required. Native English speaker, proper visa, and experience working with young children -or- in childcare/education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. Part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Contact Tyobeka, Manager. Coco International. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.cocointernational.jp/
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]
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 35 working hours/week, 24 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat or Sun-Thur. 280,000-350,000yen/month. Prepare and deliver assigned lessons to achieve advanced literacy outcomes, including analytical writing, structured argumentation, and text-based discussion. Foster a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment. Monitor student progress, and adapt approaches to address diverse learning needs. Encourage and motivate students to achieve academic goals, providing individualized support where necessary. Identify students who require additional help or enrichment. Track attendance, write progress reports, and log student performance data. Grade and provide feedback on essays or other written assignments. Participate in training sessions, meetings, and workshops. Receive and act on feedback from classroom observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews to improve instructional quality. Work location Tokyo, Kanagawa, or Chiba. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA/BS required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, non-Japanese teaching license, and 3-5 years teaching experience preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, and incentives. One-year Keiyaku Shain contract, renewable five years. Application deadline February 16, 2027. Position begins Winter, 2026/Spring, 2027. Apply online. Contact Andrew Chandler, Recruitment Manager. Kikokushijo Academy. Tokyo, Japan.
https://globalka.com/careers/english-teacher-kikokushijo-academy
FIRST AND SECOND GRADE TEACHER.
Full-time, 37 working hours/week, 28 teaching hours/week, M-F 8:40-4:00. 3,108,000yen/year. Teach a small, combined class of first and second graders all subjects using the American curriculum. Write lesson plans weekly and work on WASC reports collaboratively with other teachers. Attend regular teacher meetings and parent conferences. Work location Kofu, Yamanashi. Native English speaker, BA/BS (Elementary Education), non-Japanese elementary teaching license, one year experience, and experience using Google drive required. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "School will help teacher with obtaining an apartment and help the teacher find the items needed for living here." Paid holidays, paid vacation, social insurance, training, raises every two years, help with dependent tuition, 60,000yen Christmas bonus, 10,000yen supply stipend, and participation in a one-week summer camp 60,000yen. Two-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline December 1, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by telephone, email (include the name of the position in the email subject), online, or in-person with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Suzy Brown, Principal. New Life International School. Asahi 5-4-16, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan 400-0025. 090-6014-2663.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.nliskofu.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/884886678264764
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, weekly rotating shift system, M-F, 9-6 or 9:30-6:30 (weekly rotating shift system). 240,000-300,000yen/month. Teach four 25-minute English classes/day to children from 2-6, lead daily schedule, teach afterschool lessons for elementary school students, and some childcare duties. Work location Tokyo. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, experience teaching at an international preschool, and experience teaching elementary students in a small group setting preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN TOKYO. Paid holidays; transportation allowance; social insurance, and Golden week, Obon, and Christmas vacations. 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 Director/Head Office Staff. Future Jidoen (IES). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.future-jidoen.com/en/
SPECIAL-APPOINTED LECTURER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND RELATED COURSES.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 15 class hours/week, M-F, 9am-6pm. 320,000yen/month (with Master's degree), 335,000yen/month (with Ph.D.). Teach English education courses such as “Communication” in English. Teach courses in English for short-term international students whose native language is English. Teach 10 courses per week from the above courses, according to the applicant's field of specialization and teaching experience. Work location Togitsu, Nagasaki. Proper visa, native level English speaker and ability to conduct all classes in English, MA -or- Ph.D. (in English language education, English/American literature, English/American culture, or area studies related to English-speaking regions), ability to actively participate in university administrative duties and collaborate with other faculty members, and ability to reside in the vicinity of Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies after appointment required. Japanese speaking and writing ability preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Accommodation: housing allowance up to JPY 27,000 per month (if and only if the employee herein pays for the rented house in full). Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, moving/relocation allowance, social insurance, research allowance, and family allowance. Three-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract (up to maximum 5 years in total with two extensions by the year). Application deadline October 22, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject). Submit the following documents in PDF format. There are no prescribed forms: CV with recent photograph, including email address, degree(s) and awarding institution(s), research interests, years of teaching experience, educational background, employment history (including position and courses taught for teaching positions), qualifications, academic affiliations, social activities, and disciplinary history; teaching career record or teaching portfolio; list of research publications and achievements, including a brief summary of each work and whether or not it was peer-reviewed; two major publications or research works (reprints or copies are acceptable; and statement of educational Aspirations at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies written in a single sheet of A4 paper, in either Japanese or English. Selection Process: first round, document screening (conducted sequentially upon receipt of documents); second round, mock lesson and interview, conducted sequentially (conducted entirely online, in principle). "No inquiries shall be accepted regarding the status of the selection process or hiring decisions." Notification of Results: details regarding the second round will be communicated to eligible candidates at a later date; final hiring decisions shall be communicated to the candidate as soon as the selection process concludes, by no later than November, 2026. Contact Park Young Gyu, Dean, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies/School Corporation Nagasaki Gakuin. Nagasaki, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/about/recruit/
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to young learners (mostly kindergarten and elementary school age), junior and senior high school students, and adults. Plan and implement lessons that align with the school's curriculum. Work location downtown Kumamoto City, very close to Kamitori Shopping Arcade. Native level English speaker, and BA/BS required. Proper visa, teaching qualifications, and experience teaching English to young children preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KUMAMOTO AREA. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline December, 2026. Position begins January/February, 2027. Apply by telephone, email (include the name of the position in the email subject), online or in-person with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and current visa type. Contact Greg Howes, Director of Studies. Freedom English School. Kumamoto City, Chuo-ku, Joutou Machi 2-6, Mores 3 Bldg 3F., Japan 860-0846. 096-322-7100.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.freedomenglishschool.com/
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
INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, 8-5pm. 280,000yen/month (310,000yen/month with certification). Teach kindergarten age students (2-6 years), curriculum development, plan/manage school events, and take part in field trips/camping events, Sports Day, and Christmas events. Work location Setagaya and Kachidoki. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and three years experience with kindergarten/elementary students required. Teaching certification, teaching license, experience teaching children 2-7 years old, and computer skills preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, social insurance, and 10,000yen/attendance allowance. 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 Ken Wagner, Head Teacher. Buddy Columbia International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.bcis.jp/
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. 1452-1952yen/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 INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25-30 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week within M-Sat, 9:15am-10pm. 230,000-270,000yen/month. Teach English to children and adults following the Berlitz Method. Work location Hamamatsu Station. Native level English speaker, BA, and MS Office skills required. N3 ability, and one year experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Shane Smith, Managing Director. Berlitz Language Center. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://lhedu.jp
PHARMACEUTICAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 30-40 hours/week, 25-30 classes/week, M-F. 5000yen/hour. Teach pharmaceutical English to small groups of Japanese pharma executives. Work location central Tokyo. Native English speaker, BA/BS (science/pharmaceutical related degree), and three years work experience in various areas of the pharma/biotech industry required. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Sponsorship available. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Accommodation: "We will help organize accommodations." Paid vacation, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline December 15, 2026. Position begins April, 2027. Apply by email with CV/resume. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Damian Thomas. International Education Services (IES). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.iesnet.co.jp/english/
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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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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
speek
Teaching Positions
Part-Time
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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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FREE LISTINGS
PAID LISTINGS
PRONUNCIATION COACH (PART-TIME), speek, TOKYO. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. speek is an online English pronunciation school in Tokyo. Our teaching is grounded in phonetics, and most students are advanced adult learners. Lessons are online. REQUIREMENTS: Native English speaker born in the US or Canada; currently majoring in, or holding a degree in, linguistics at university level (a TESOL certificate is not a linguistics degree); at least 1 year of teaching experience. Non-native speakers will not be considered. PREFERRED: Background in phonetics; Japanese ability; digital skills to streamline work. SALARY: Approx. 3,000 yen/hour, depending on experience. TO APPLY: See https://speek.jp/recruitment/ Only applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted.
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 6 working hours/week, 5 teaching/class hours/week, Sat. 15,000yen/day. Teach students from 7 years (1st grade) to 12 years (6th grade). "Outside materials are not required or permitted. No outside work hours preparation is required." Work location Ichinomiya City, Owari-Ichinomiya Station on the Meitetsu and JR train lines. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN AICHI. Daily transportation allowance, and training. Renewable part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. "Successful candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview. A paid in-person trial lesson is required. Materials, lesson plan, video, music, and more will be uploaded to our communication platform so you can be prepared." Contact Mr. Sam. Head Start International. Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ichinomiya.headstart.co.jp/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/CORPORATE TRAINER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 8-12 working hours/week. From 3400yen/hour. Provide corporate language training, business English instruction, and communication skills development for corporate clients and professionals. Plan lessons, conduct assessments, and deliver interactive curriculum tailored to business communication needs. Work location Metropolitan Tokyo area. Proper visa (Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Instructor, Spouse, PR); native level English speaker; BA; experience teaching corporate English, business skills, or language instruction in Japan; MS Office skills; corporate communication skills; and professional cross-cultural management skills required. MA; conversational Japanese ability; Education/Linguistics/Business degree; TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification; over two years experience teaching corporate professionals, TOEIC prep, or executive presentation courses in Japan; curriculum design experience; experience teaching business writing; and basic knowledge of Japanese business etiquette preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE TOKYO/KANTO AREA. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, availability (days/times), and visa status details. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact David Abbott. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, to 15 or 20 teaching/class hours/week, 3 or 4 days/week. 170,000yen/month (3 days/week), 225,000yen/month (4 days/week). Teach adults and children using provided curriculum and materials. Work location Hiroshima City. Native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one to two years experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. "If you live outside of Hiroshima, clarify that you can relocate to this area." Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, paid vacation, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline November 2, 2026. Position begins November 3, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual Hiroshima. Osaka, 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/
BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/CORPORATE TRAINER.
Part-time, 2 hours/week, 1 day/week, Mon-Thur, 17:30-19:30. 3400yen/hour. Provide corporate language training, business English instruction, and communication skills development for corporate clients and professionals. Plan lessons, conduct assessments, and deliver interactive curriculum tailored to business communication needs. Work location Isesaki, Gunma, 15 minute taxi from Isesaki station. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA required. MA; TEFL/TESOL/RSA/CELTA certification; over two years experience teaching corporate professionals, TOEIC prep, or executive presentation courses in Japan; curriculum design experience; experience teaching business writing; and basic knowledge of Japanese business etiquette preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN GUNMA. Will renew visa. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, availability (days/times), and details of current availability to work in Japan. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact David Abbott. The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://tclc-web.co.jp/
IELTS SPEAKING EXAMINER.
Part-time, 1-2 days/month, 5-7 hours/day, weekdays and weekends. 6000yen/hour. Work as an examiner for IELTS testing. Work location Hiroshima, Tatemachi. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and three years full-time teaching experience with adult students (16+) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline October 30, 2026. Position begins early 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) and "application package will be sent upon request." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Examiner Recruitment. Eiken Foundation of Japan. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.eiken.or.jp/ielts/index.html
SUBSTITUTE DUTCH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2 lessons/month, mainly Fri evenings. 2500-3000yen/lesson. Teach private Dutch lessons to a younger learner (10 years old) who previously lived in Belgium. Cover lessons when the regular teacher is unavailable. Work location Nagoya, Nishi-ku, between Marunouchi and Kokusai Center stations. Proper visa, native or near-native Dutch ability, BA (Languages, Education, Linguistics or related field preferred), and basic computer skills for online lessons (if necessary) required. N3-N2 Japanese ability, teaching experience, and experience teaching children preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE NAGOYA AREA. Transportation reimbursed (to 1000 yen/day). Renewable part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction, visa status, and teaching experience in Japan. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Veronique Dezonne, Owner/Director. BNL School (Brussels Nagoya Languages). Nagoya, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
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]
ONLINE BUSINESS ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Mon-Sun, anytime between 06:00-10:00 and 18:00-24:00 on weekdays; 06:00-24:00 on weekends. 1600-2200yen/hour. Deliver 1:1 learning experiences using virtual collaboration tools from the teacher's home office. Work location remote. Native English speaker, BA, and computer skills required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, and one year experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Training. Six-month renewable contract. Application deadline October 31, 2026. Position begins ASAP. Apply online with CV/resume, letter of introduction and photo. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Alison Grey, Talent Attraction Lead. Live Inc. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.live-english.co.jp/teach-english-online/
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:20-17:40 (variable), 5 days/week. 3,840,000-6,000,000yen/year. Teach Science (mainly Physics) to advanced level returnees. Prepare lessons, develop curriculum and materials. Create, mark, grade, and proctor regular and entrance exams. Attend meetings, school events, open schools and school ceremonies. Prepare for overseas study program. Accompany school excursions. Attend after school club, and perform homeroom and administrative duties. Work location central Tokyo. Native level English speaker, BA/BS, and experience teaching science required. Non-Japanese teaching license, relevant teaching experience at secondary school in Japan, and experience with Cambridge and/or IB curricula preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, and social insurance. Renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week. 250,000yen/month. Teach adults and children using provided curriculum and materials. Work location Hiroshima City. Native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, one to two years experience teaching children and adults, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. "If you live outside of Hiroshima, clarify that you can relocate to this area." Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "If the applicant wishes, a comfortable apartment can be provided close to the school. The rent will be between 48,000 and 75,000 depending on the size and quality of the apartment." Paid holidays, paid vacation, one-half health insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline November 2, 2026. Position begins November 3, 2026. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Alfred Andre. Artlingual Hiroshima. Osaka, 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/
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:20-17:40 (variable), 5 days/week. 3,840,000-6,000,000yen/year. Teach Social Studies (mainly geography and history) to advanced level returnees. Prepare lessons, develop curriculum and materials. Create, mark, grade, and proctor regular and entrance exams. Attend meetings, school events, open schools and school ceremonies. Prepare for overseas study program. Accompany school excursions. Attend after school club, and perform homeroom and administrative duties. Work location central Tokyo. Native level English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching social studies at a middle or/and high school required. Experience teaching social studies in Japanese middle and high schools, and IB experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Sponsorship available. Paid holidays, and social insurance. One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
AFTERSCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, 9:30-20:30. 202,000yen/month. Care for primarily elementary school-aged children. Work location Fukushima City. Proper visa, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Native English speaker, and Japanese speaking ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUSHIMA CITY. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, and social insurance. Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume. Contact Yasuhiro Ueda, School Director. Kids Duo Fukushima Nishiguchi. Fukushima, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.kidsduo.com/classrooms/detail/2089/
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/CAREGIVER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 250,000-270,000yen/month. Teach, develop curriculum and educational materials, attend meetings, and make children's developmental reports. Work location Nagakute-city, 15 minutes walk from Fujigaoka station on the Higashiyama line of Nagoya city subway. Native English speaker, and BA (Early Childhood Education degree preferred) required. Experience teaching young children (preschoolers/kindergartners) preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and "aAirfare for Employee no-residing in Japan: up to 100,000 yen from the residential place will be reimbursed by company in cash on employee’s arrival in Japan." One-year renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline January 31, 2027. Position begins April 1, 2027. 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 Yukiko Suzuki. Education Network Co., Ltd. (Kids International School). Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ednet.co.jp
https://www.instagram.com/kis_kids.international.school/
AFTERSCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 6-8 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 260,000-280,000yen/month. Teach elementary-aged children in an after school environment. Assist Japanese staff with preparing snacks and doing activities. Materials for English lessons provided. Work location Tokyo Minato-ku Shirogane Takanawa-station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and experience interacting with children required. N4 ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUSHIMA TOKYO. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal/sponsorship. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, and social insurance. One-year renewable contract.Application deadline ASAP. Position begins March/April, 2027. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Annie Global Education, Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, 30 teaching class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 240,000-260,000yen/month. Teach English to kindergarten, elementary and junior high school students. Prepare and organize lesson materials. Collaborate with a Japanese co-teacher to implement the curriculum. Work location Nagakute-city, Aichi, 5 minutes walk from Fujigaoka station on the Higashiyama line of Nagoya city subway. Native English speaker, BA (Education preferred), and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification required. Experience teaching young children preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, contract completion bonus, and "Airfare for Employee no-residing in Japan: up to 100,000 yen from the residential place will be reimbursed by company in cash on employee’s arrival in Japan." Renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins November 1, 2026. 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 Yukiko Suzuki. Education Network Co., Ltd. (KEC English School). Aichi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://ednet.co.jp
https://www.instagram.com/kec_english_school/?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ%3D%3D
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, and at affiliated elementary schools in Sapporo and surrounding areas. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, one of the following certifications TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/BETT/PELT/FCTB and Japanese speaking ability required. 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 December 31, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email ("write 'Recruit for a Fulltime English Teacher' in the subject line") after downloading the school's (MS Word format) Rirekisho <https://tanakagakuen.ed.jp/private/uploads/images/native2027entrysheettanakagakuen.docx> 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/
MATERNITY COVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMMERSION TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, to 20 classes/week, 8:15-17:15, M-F. 280,000-330,000yen/month. Teach mostly English and some science classes; prepare lessons, curriculum and material development,;attend meetings, school events and ceremonies (including religious events and ceremonies); make and grade tests; check journals; eat lunch with students; supervising during cleaning time' school commute/arrival supervision; and homeroom duties. Work location Osaka Prefecture (North Area). Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching at elementary schools required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. Paid holidays, social insurance, and training. Five-month, non-renewable Haken contract. "This is a maternity cover position, and the contract is until the end of this academic year (until March 31, 2027)." Application deadline ASAP. Position begins November 1, 2026. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Nia Lieu. EduCareer. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.educareer.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/EduCareerJapan
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 20-40 hours/week, M-F. 1300-1800yen/hour. Teach English and perform childcare. Work location Tachikawa, Tokyo. AA required. Native English speaker, proper visa, and experience working with young children -or- in childcare/education preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. Part-time employee contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Contact Tyobeka, Manager. Coco International. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.cocointernational.jp/
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]
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 35 working hours/week, 24 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat or Sun-Thur. 280,000-350,000yen/month. Prepare and deliver assigned lessons to achieve advanced literacy outcomes, including analytical writing, structured argumentation, and text-based discussion. Foster a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment. Monitor student progress, and adapt approaches to address diverse learning needs. Encourage and motivate students to achieve academic goals, providing individualized support where necessary. Identify students who require additional help or enrichment. Track attendance, write progress reports, and log student performance data. Grade and provide feedback on essays or other written assignments. Participate in training sessions, meetings, and workshops. Receive and act on feedback from classroom observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews to improve instructional quality. Work location Tokyo, Kanagawa, or Chiba. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA/BS required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, non-Japanese teaching license, and 3-5 years teaching experience preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, and incentives. One-year Keiyaku Shain contract, renewable five years. Application deadline February 16, 2027. Position begins Winter, 2026/Spring, 2027. Apply online. Contact Andrew Chandler, Recruitment Manager. Kikokushijo Academy. Tokyo, Japan.
https://globalka.com/careers/english-teacher-kikokushijo-academy
FIRST AND SECOND GRADE TEACHER.
Full-time, 37 working hours/week, 28 teaching hours/week, M-F 8:40-4:00. 3,108,000yen/year. Teach a small, combined class of first and second graders all subjects using the American curriculum. Write lesson plans weekly and work on WASC reports collaboratively with other teachers. Attend regular teacher meetings and parent conferences. Work location Kofu, Yamanashi. Native English speaker, BA/BS (Elementary Education), non-Japanese elementary teaching license, one year experience, and experience using Google drive required. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "School will help teacher with obtaining an apartment and help the teacher find the items needed for living here." Paid holidays, paid vacation, social insurance, training, raises every two years, help with dependent tuition, 60,000yen Christmas bonus, 10,000yen supply stipend, and participation in a one-week summer camp 60,000yen. Two-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract. Application deadline December 1, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by telephone, email (include the name of the position in the email subject), online, or in-person with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Suzy Brown, Principal. New Life International School. Asahi 5-4-16, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan 400-0025. 090-6014-2663.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.nliskofu.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/884886678264764
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 hours/week, weekly rotating shift system, M-F, 9-6 or 9:30-6:30 (weekly rotating shift system). 240,000-300,000yen/month. Teach four 25-minute English classes/day to children from 2-6, lead daily schedule, teach afterschool lessons for elementary school students, and some childcare duties. Work location Tokyo. Proper visa, native English speaker, and BA required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, experience teaching at an international preschool, and experience teaching elementary students in a small group setting preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN TOKYO. Paid holidays; transportation allowance; social insurance, and Golden week, Obon, and Christmas vacations. 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 Director/Head Office Staff. Future Jidoen (IES). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.future-jidoen.com/en/
SPECIAL-APPOINTED LECTURER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND RELATED COURSES.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 15 class hours/week, M-F, 9am-6pm. 320,000yen/month (with Master's degree), 335,000yen/month (with Ph.D.). Teach English education courses such as “Communication” in English. Teach courses in English for short-term international students whose native language is English. Teach 10 courses per week from the above courses, according to the applicant's field of specialization and teaching experience. Work location Togitsu, Nagasaki. Proper visa, native level English speaker and ability to conduct all classes in English, MA -or- Ph.D. (in English language education, English/American literature, English/American culture, or area studies related to English-speaking regions), ability to actively participate in university administrative duties and collaborate with other faculty members, and ability to reside in the vicinity of Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies after appointment required. Japanese speaking and writing ability preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Accommodation: housing allowance up to JPY 27,000 per month (if and only if the employee herein pays for the rented house in full). Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, moving/relocation allowance, social insurance, research allowance, and family allowance. Three-year renewable Keiyaku Shain contract (up to maximum 5 years in total with two extensions by the year). Application deadline October 22, 2026. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject). Submit the following documents in PDF format. There are no prescribed forms: CV with recent photograph, including email address, degree(s) and awarding institution(s), research interests, years of teaching experience, educational background, employment history (including position and courses taught for teaching positions), qualifications, academic affiliations, social activities, and disciplinary history; teaching career record or teaching portfolio; list of research publications and achievements, including a brief summary of each work and whether or not it was peer-reviewed; two major publications or research works (reprints or copies are acceptable; and statement of educational Aspirations at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies written in a single sheet of A4 paper, in either Japanese or English. Selection Process: first round, document screening (conducted sequentially upon receipt of documents); second round, mock lesson and interview, conducted sequentially (conducted entirely online, in principle). "No inquiries shall be accepted regarding the status of the selection process or hiring decisions." Notification of Results: details regarding the second round will be communicated to eligible candidates at a later date; final hiring decisions shall be communicated to the candidate as soon as the selection process concludes, by no later than November, 2026. Contact Park Young Gyu, Dean, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies/School Corporation Nagasaki Gakuin. Nagasaki, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/about/recruit/
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to young learners (mostly kindergarten and elementary school age), junior and senior high school students, and adults. Plan and implement lessons that align with the school's curriculum. Work location downtown Kumamoto City, very close to Kamitori Shopping Arcade. Native level English speaker, and BA/BS required. Proper visa, teaching qualifications, and experience teaching English to young children preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KUMAMOTO AREA. Will sponsor or renew visa. Paid holidays, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline December, 2026. Position begins January/February, 2027. Apply by telephone, email (include the name of the position in the email subject), online or in-person with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and current visa type. Contact Greg Howes, Director of Studies. Freedom English School. Kumamoto City, Chuo-ku, Joutou Machi 2-6, Mores 3 Bldg 3F., Japan 860-0846. 096-322-7100.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.freedomenglishschool.com/
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
INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, 8-5pm. 280,000yen/month (310,000yen/month with certification). Teach kindergarten age students (2-6 years), curriculum development, plan/manage school events, and take part in field trips/camping events, Sports Day, and Christmas events. Work location Setagaya and Kachidoki. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and three years experience with kindergarten/elementary students required. Teaching certification, teaching license, experience teaching children 2-7 years old, and computer skills preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Paid holidays, transportation allowance, social insurance, and 10,000yen/attendance allowance. 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 Ken Wagner, Head Teacher. Buddy Columbia International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.bcis.jp/
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. 1452-1952yen/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 INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 25-30 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week within M-Sat, 9:15am-10pm. 230,000-270,000yen/month. Teach English to children and adults following the Berlitz Method. Work location Hamamatsu Station. Native level English speaker, BA, and MS Office skills required. N3 ability, and one year experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, transportation allowance, social insurance, and training. One-year renewable Seishain contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Shane Smith, Managing Director. Berlitz Language Center. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://lhedu.jp
PHARMACEUTICAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Full-time, 30-40 hours/week, 25-30 classes/week, M-F. 5000yen/hour. Teach pharmaceutical English to small groups of Japanese pharma executives. Work location central Tokyo. Native English speaker, BA/BS (science/pharmaceutical related degree), and three years work experience in various areas of the pharma/biotech industry required. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Sponsorship available. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Accommodation: "We will help organize accommodations." Paid vacation, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline December 15, 2026. Position begins April, 2027. Apply by email with CV/resume. "Only successful applicants will be contacted." Contact Damian Thomas. International Education Services (IES). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.iesnet.co.jp/english/
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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."
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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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