Publication Date: april 16, 2025
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O-HAYO SENSEI
The Newsletter Of (Teaching) Jobs In Japan
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ISSN 1077-0313
Publication Date 4/16/25
Next Issue 5/1/25
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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
HK International Preschool
Bright Child
Teaching Positions
Part-Time
Full-Time
Teaching Positions Still Available
Short-Term
Part-Time
Full-Time
Listing Conventions: Why Does It Say "Mailto:"?
The Classifieds
Articles For Sale
Employment Wanted
Traditional Japanese Crafts
How To Call And Write
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EXCHANGE RATES
April 16, 2025
USD 142.54 yen
AUD 91.02 yen
CAD 102.77 yen
NZD 84.49 yen
GBP 188.66 yen
HKD 18.36 yen
CHF 174.86 yen
EUR 162.15 yen
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PAID LISTINGS
HK International Preschools - Yokohama & Matsuyama (Ehime) – now hiring part or full-time teachers of spoken English (native level ability) to begin work early April~May 2025. English immersion preschool/kindergarten; a total learning environment with an established curriculum and an intensively interactive program which allows overall and individualized goals. The schedule follows a simple routine and uses team teaching. Teachers must interact with students on a constant basis throughout the day. Energetic, outgoing personalities preferred. Must presently reside in Japan. Contact: Marin Burch, Principal; mailto:[email protected] with CV, cover letter, recent photo, current visa status etc.
KIDS ENGLISH TEACHER Full time 30hrs/week (M-F 13:30-19:30) Max. class time 21hrs/week. Salary ¥251,000/month. You must already live in Japan and have a valid visa. We seek an energetic teacher to lead kids classes at our English school/afterschool club in Senzoku, Tokyo. Teach small groups (2~6 students) with a Japanese assistant. Lesson plans and materials provided, with room for creativity. Plan/teach at seasonal events with a co-teacher. Occasionally assist in the afterschool club. English must be your first language. Applicants must be passionate about working with children and be proactive in the classroom. 5 weeks vacation. Deadline Apr 15th. Start May 15th. CELTA/TEFL preferred. 1-year teaching experience required. Email your cover letter, resume and photo to mailto:[email protected]
FREE LISTINGS
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PYTHON INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 20 working hours/week, 10 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week, 8am-noon. 3500yen/hour. Teach Python to children aged 9-14 in English, and create materials. Work location remote. Proper visa, native English speaker, proficiency in Python, and over one year teaching experience required. BA/BS preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Six-week renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by e-mail (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Tomohiro Maeda. Mined. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://mined.jp
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 10 hours/week. From 2200yen/class. Teach children and adults. Work location Akasaka station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and two years teaching experience in Japan required. Japanese speaking and writing ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. Paid holidays, and training. Keiyaku Shain contact. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Jaimie Wright. Kensington Eikaiwa. Fukuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.kensington-english.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 4-5 hours/week, M-Sat. 2500-3000yen/hour. Teach English to all ages and all levels. Work location Shunan and surrounding cities. Proper visa required. Native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, and International/Japanese driver's license preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or in-person with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, transcripts, letters of recommendation, availability, passport page, residence card and driver's license. "Use Microsoft Word attachments." Contact Etsuko Tajima. Shunan English School. Tokuyama Office Bldg. 5F 32-1-1, Sakuragi, Shunan, Yamaguchi, Japan 745-0806.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.e-ses.jp
JUNIOR/SENOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 32 working hours/week, 15 teaching/class hours/week, M-Thur 8am-4pm. 224,000yen/month ("pay is not reduced during summer, winter, spring vacations). Prepare lessons and teach junior and senior high school students at a co-ed junior/senior high school, prepare students for EIKEN, proctor exams, and assist school's English department. Work location Machida, Tokyo (bus from Machida, Fuchinobe, or Tama Center). Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and one year experience at a secondary school in Japan required. N3 Japanese ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid vacation, and daily transportation allowance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Jason Packman. Project Genius. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.project-genius.jp/
PRESCHOOL TEACHER.
Part-time, 1.5 hours/week, Tue 9:30-10:30, Wed 10-10:30. 2000yen/30-minutes, 2500 yen/1 hour (plus transportation). "No planning necessary as all lessons are planned and organized." Work location Fukuoka, Chuo-ku. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. University degree preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. One-year contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May 7, 2025. Training. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Helene Uchida, Principal. Little America. Fukuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://littleamerica-es.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076332155576
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Pui0Rh2gx/
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL EFL TEACHER.
Part-time, Mon-Sat. From 3000yen/hour. Teach communicative English to young adults in college classes. Work location Osaka and Kobe. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, high school teacher's license, over two years teaching experience, business level (N1) Japanese ability, and MS Office/Zoom skills required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN KANSAI. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Administrator. International Language Centre. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL EFL TEACHER.
Part-time, Mon-Sat. From 3000yen/hour. Teach communicative English to young adults in college classes. Work location Fukuoka. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, first class high school teacher's license, over two years teaching experience, business level (N1) Japanese ability, and MS Office/Zoom skills required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Administrator. International Language Centre. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ONLINE JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHER.
Part-time, 2 hours/day, 2-3 afternoons/week. 2500-3500yen/hour. Teach Japanese to foreign employees at Japanese companies. Work location remote. Proper visa, native Japanese 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 early spring, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
NATIVE ENGLISH CORPORATE CLASS TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 2 hours/week, 3-5pm. 8000yen/two hours. Teach Business English skills to company employees. Work location JR Yao Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN OSAKA OR NARA. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
NATIVE ENGLISH CORPORATE CLASS TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 2 hours/week, 8:30-10:30am. 8000yen/two hours. Teach Business English skills to company employees. Work location Yamatosaidajji Station, Kintetsu line. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NARA. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins early spring, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, 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 April, 2025 Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER.
Full-time, 38.75 working hours/week, over 15 teaching/class hours/week, M-Sat. From 4,000,000yen/year. Perform the same duties that Japanese teachers perform. "Not only will teachers manage their own lessons in the course they teach, but they will also be involved in school life in ways few non-Japanese staff have experienced, such as leading club activities and being home room teachers." Work location Saitama City. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BS, one year teaching experience, and Japanese speaking ability required. Japanese writing ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, and bonus. Seishain contract. Application deadline May 7, 2025. Position begins April, 2026. Apply online with CV/resume, diploma(s), and transcripts. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Matt Shannon. Saitama City BOE. Saitama, Japan.
https://www.city.saitama.lg.jp/006/001/001/002/p119590.html
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 24 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week including Sat and Sun. 260,000-285,000yen/month. "Teach Japanese children from 3-15 years whose parents temporarily lived in abroad. Instruct English language classes in English including English vocabulary building, English oral reading strategies, written tests and competitions, etc. and lecture on various topics with respect to the English language and literature. Maintain discipline in the classroom and administer tests to evaluate each student’s progress, grade students, assign and correct study assignments , and provide advice to individual student in English on customized learning strategies. Utilize knowledge of changing trends and score ratios of the entrance exams of various schools in Japan in order to recommend changes in the existing curriculum to the principal. Prepare teaching outlines for the courses of English language and literature, and Social Studies, select learning materials and books recommended by the English Teaching Specialists to develop and modify existing courses, teaching methodologies, teaching equipment, etc. Analyze appropriate teaching methodologies for each subject matter and class, and implement teaching strategies and academic curriculum effectively to increase the learning curves. Conduct student screening and placement to determine the level of incoming students’ oral and written English skills as well as academic knowledge level in the selected school subjects and categorize classes accordingly to ensure optimize learning environment. Issue progress report to students and their parents and counsel both student and parents about educational goals and choices and outline study guideline in order to achieve target academic level to enter particular school in Japan. Perform related duties in our school such as supervising study hall, and coordinating extracurricular student activities etc. Make a regular business report to the principal on a variety of teaching issues." Work location Azamino, Yokohama and Shibuya; Tokyo and Nihonbashi-Kayabacho, Tokyo. Native English speaker, and BA/BS (English or Education preferred) required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, teaching license, and experience teaching English (writing essay) at International school or public schools ages 4G to 11G age level preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KANTO AREA. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "the Company pays JPY9,000 per month only if the Employee lives in the Company-rented-apartment in Azamino, Yokohama." Paid vacation, transportation allowance, health insurance, and moving/relocation allowance (exact fee charged by the moving company selected by the company and airfare to Tokyo). Two-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Hagiwara. Gakkyusha Kikoku-kyoiku Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.ena-kikoku.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, to 40 hours/week, M-F, 10am-9pm. 270,000yen/month. Teach adults in a classroom, and travel to teach children in nursery schools. Prepare for lessons. Work location Nagoya City. Proper visa, native level English speaker, AA/BA/BS, and TESL/TESOL certification required. Native English speaker, Japanese language ability, and teaching experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for visa renewal or sponsorship. Accommodation: "school will help find a place to live and become a sponsor to rent a room." One year contract, renewable one-two times. Paid holidays, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins June 1, 2025. Apply by telephone or e-mail with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, and passport page. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Mr. Kazuo Hirata. ACE Language Center. Nagoya, Japan. 052-201-2227.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ace-language.com
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, 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, 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
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to preschool and elementary students, assist with child care, some preparation of classroom materials. Work location Chiba New Town Chuo, Shin-Kamagaya. Native English speaker, and proper visa ("preference will be given to those with either a Humanities or Spousal visa. Those on a student or dependent visa may work full-time once they have a visa that permits such. The company can assist with the application of a proper working visa. Those with an instructor visa need to switch to a Humanities visa before employment can commence") required. University degree, and experience ("preference given to experience with young children over formal classroom exposure") preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN CHIBA-KEN, (OR NEARBY TOKYO/SAITAMA). Will renew visa. Paid holidays ("10 days of paid holiday after 6 months of continual employment, 5 of which may be determined by the company"), daily transportation allowance (to 1500yen/day), social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Hiring Manager. Duck International School. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://duck-kids.com/
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
SHORT-TERM POSITIONS
EFL SUMMER PROGRAM HOMEROOM TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 1, 37.5 working hours/week, 18 forty-minute contact periods/week, 8am-3:30pm, M-F. 250,000yen for two weeks. Teach elementary students from Japanese schools. Create lesson plans and materials. Take on supervision duties several times a week. Work location Hiroo Station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, teaching license (Japanese or non-Japanese), and teaching experience in a traditional classroom setting (preferably in international schools) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Lunch is included. Application deadline ASAP. "All teachers are required to attend a Staff Orientation on Friday, July 18th." Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact After School and Summer Programs Coordinator. International School of the Sacred Heart. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/issh.ac.jp/working-at-efl-summer-program
EFL SUMMER PROGRAM SPECIALIST TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 1, 37.5 working hours/week, 18 forty-minute contact periods/week, 8am-3:30pm, M-F. 250,000yen for two weeks. Teach elementary students from Japanese schools. Teach Music or PE. Create lesson plans and materials. Take on supervision duties several times a week. Work location Hiroo Station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and teaching experience in a traditional classroom setting (preferably in international schools) required. Teaching certification preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Lunch is included. Application deadline ASAP. "All teachers are required to attend a Staff Orientation on Friday, July 18th." Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact After School and Summer Programs Coordinator. International School of the Sacred Heart. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/issh.ac.jp/working-at-efl-summer-program
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM ASSISTANT TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 29, 30 working hours/week, 27.5 teaching/class hours/week, M-F 9:00-15:00. 36,000yen/week. Work in summer program for children 3-6 years old. Support a Head Teacher to care for children, prepare crafts, do general cleaning, and participate in activities throughout the day. "Each week has its own fun summer theme and premade curriculum/crafts." Work location Myogadani Station. Proper visa ("must currently hold permission to work 30 hours a week"), and one year professional experience caring for or teaching children 2-6 years old required. Native level English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. To 1000yen/day transportation compensation. One- to six-week Keiyaku Shain contract. "Applicants can choose to work only one week or multiple weeks depending on availability. We will prioritize hiring applicants who can work more weeks." Application deadline June 1, 2025. Position begins from July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and photo. "Only applicants who submit a resume and current photo will be considered." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Isaac Guetersloh, School Principal. Joy to the World American International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.joytotheworld.info
TUTOR.
Short-term position: 3 weeks, 20 hours/week, M-F, 250,000yen/week. Teach small groups of students, ages 15-18, in a field of expertise (Business Management, Engineering, or Film and Animation) at the University of Tokyo. "Design and deliver a two-week course in your subject, ensuring lessons are engaging, challenging, and interactive for 3-4 hours each day, Monday through Friday. Provide a course overview before the program starts, including any necessary resources. Create a personal project outline for each student to work on during lesson time and provide 1:1 support to ensure the project is completed successfully." Work location Tokyo. Proper visa, and MA (Engineering, Business Management, Film or Animation) required. Native level English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Three-week, non-renewable Haken contract. Application deadline May 30, 2025. Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Immerse Education. London, UK.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.immerse.education/
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, Tue/Wed/Thur. 2500yen/hour. Teach English to children and adults. Work location Hirakata City, Osaka. Proper visa, BS, and one year experience in Japan required. Native English speaker, N2 Japanese ability, 1-2 years experience teaching English to children in Japan, and TEFL/TESOL/RSA certification preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN OSAKA OR KYOTO. Transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2025. One-year renewable contract. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Machiko Ikeuchi. KLC International. Osaka, Japan
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.klc-inc.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 1.5 hours/week, Mon 10:30-12:00. 4000yen/day. Teach various age groups of kindergarten children using provided materials. Work location Yokohama Centre Minami-station. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN YOKOHAMA. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Annie Global Education. Yokohama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
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
AFTERNOON KINDERGARTEN HELPER.
Part-time, 17.5 hours/week, M-F 14:00-17:30. 1500yen/hour. Participate in Afterschool Kindergarten class as an assistant. Interact with children through dancing, singing, guided worksheets, and group activities. Spend time helping in school's Extended Care service (similar to daycare). Work location Myogadani Station. Proper visa (for 20 or more work hours/week), native level English speaker, BA, and one year work experience in a childcare or early-years educational environment required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Daily transportation allowance (to 20,000yen/month with receipts). One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain 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 applicants who submit a current photo and resume will be considered." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Isaac Guetersloh, School Principal. Joy to the World American International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.joytotheworld.info/
INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings. 2000yen/hour training rate (for 1-3 months), 3500yen/hour probation rate (for 3 months), then 5000yen/hour. Teach senior high school students who wish to apply for competitive domestic universities using the school's teaching methods and materials. Work location primarily Shibuya and Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, but lessons may also be offered in Yotsuya, Kichioji, or Yokohama. Native level English speaker, proper visa, BA, TEFL/TESOL certification, and experience teaching high school aged children (preferably in Japan) required. MA (Linguistics, TESOL or related fields), DELTA certification, solo teaching experience, and N3 ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE GREATER TOKYO AREA. Transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins flexible. Apply by email (write "EA Domestic College All-English" in the subject) with CV/resume, and cover letter detailing reason for application and relevant experience. "Only applicants who pass the first screening will be contacted." Contact Hiring Manager. J PREP EA Domestic College Preparation Department. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jprep.jp/juku/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 15-20 working hours/week, 12-16 class hours/week, M/Tue/Thur/F between 9am-4pm. 1500-2500yen/hour. Teach English high school students. Chiba City, 5 minutes from Chiba JR station. Proper visa, BA, and native level English speaker required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification; experience teaching in Japanese high schools; conversational Japanese ability; two or more years of independent classroom teaching; experience with Eiken, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS; and knowledge of Project Based Learning principles preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE KANTO REGION. Daily transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain 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, and photo. Contact Kathy Bauer, International Department. Clark Memorial International High School. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.clark.ed.jp/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-20 hours/week, 1-6 days/week. 3000yen/hour. Teach a wide variety of students including high school, college and business persons in classes averaging 10-15 students/class. Subjects include academic English, general English, business English and private lessons. Most classes have assigned textbooks. Work location Ochanomizu on the JR Chuo-line. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and over one year experience teaching English to adults in Japan required. MA/MS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/RSA/CELTA certification, and experience teaching English with commercial textbooks published by major publishers preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Six-week renewable contract. Paid holidays. Application deadline May 15, 2025. Position begins July, 2025. Contact English Section. Apply by fax, e-mail or postal mail with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact English Section. Athenee Francais. 101-0062 2-11 Kanda-Surugadai Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo Japan.
Fax 03-3291-3392
mailto:[email protected]
https://athenee.jp
IELTS/EAP INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, variable hours. 2500yen/hour. Teach group classes online, or in-person. Help adult students improve their IELTS scores/academic skills, to allow them to progress to university study in English-speaking countries. "Materials provided but we are also open to suggestion regarding course topics." Work location remote/Meguro, Tokyo. Proper visa, experience with preparing students for the IELTS test and/or EAP, experience teaching online (using Zoom/Teams/Skype) and experience with classroom management (giving constructive feedback) required. Native level English speaker preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Daily transportation allowance. Automatically renewable one-year Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. "We are really focusing on applicants with experience (+1 year) in IELTS and/or EAP instruction. If you do not have certifiable experience in these areas, we cannot consider your application, unfortunately." Contact Francis Doyle. SI-UK Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ukeducation.jp/
BILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
Part-time, 12 working hours/week, 3 teaching/class hours/week, Sat/Sun. 1100-2000yen/hour. Support the teacher in classes, and occasionally teach as the main teacher. Greet customers and students, receive phone calls, send emails, and help keep the school organized. Work location Koshigaya, Saitama. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SAITAMA, TOKYO, OR CHIBA. Daily transportation allowance. JLPT N1 ability required. Proper visa, native level English speaker, and MS Office/marketing/social media skills preferred. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Soohwan Trass. English Kingdom Academy. Saitama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.eka-koshigaya.com/
TRAINING COLLEGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Mon 16:40-18:10, Tue 6:40-18:10/18:20-19:50, Thur 16:40-18:10. 4500yen/90-minute lesson. Teach communicative English, in 90-minute lessons, to young adults in college classes. "We are fine with the teacher teaching only one lesson a week." Work location Nagoya City, near Sakae and Yabacho stations. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, over two years English teaching experience, business level/ JLPT N1 ability required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NAGOYA. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 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 Ms. Dan He. International Language Centre (ILC). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ilc-japan.com/
TRAINING COLLEGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Wed-Fri, between 9:20-19:50. 4500yen/90-minute lesson. Teach communicative English, in 90-minute lessons, to young adults in college classes. "We are fine with the teacher teaching only one lesson a week." Work location 5 minutes walk from JR/Subway Sendai Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, over two years English teaching experience, business level/ JLPT N1 ability required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SENDAI. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 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 Ms. Dan He. International Language Centre (ILC). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ilc-japan.com/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 3 hours/week, Sat 10am-1pm. 3000yen/hour. Teach returnee and non-returnee students from 2 years to adults. "Our main courses are to study on integrated programs based on inquiry learning, including science, social studies, arts and language arts. Our programs have a strong focus on nurturing students' personal and social development, as well as critical thinking skills." Work location Setagaya ward, Tokyo/Kuhonbutsu or Jiyugaoka station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching young learners from 2-12 years required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN TOKYO OR KANAGAWA. Transportation allowance (to 1000yen/day), and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline April 26, 2025. Position begins April, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), photo, passport page, and Skype address. Contact Kanae Nakanishi, School Manager. English Studio. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.englishstudio.jp/en_top
https://www.facebook.com/englishstudio.llc
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
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 summer, 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
JAPANESE MANAGER (ENGLISH SPEAKING).
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, Tue-Sat. From 270,000-300,000yen/month. Manage branch schools, teach Eiken classes, use Line to communicate with parents, and conduct demo lessons. "No hard sales required." Work location Nara. Native Japanese speaker, and English fluency (TOEIC score of 850 or Eiken 1) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Shakai hoken, moving/relocation allowance, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Contact James King. King Eikaiwa. Kyoto, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kingeikaiwa.com/
https://twitter.com/KingEikaiwa
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, Tue-Sat. From 270,000-300,000yen/month. Teach English conversation. Two vacancies: one in Nara City, and one at a new branch in Yamatokoriyama City in Nara Prefecture. Native English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Government health insurance and pension, moving/relocation allowance, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume and letter of introduction. Contact James King. King Eikaiwa. Kyoto, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kingeikaiwa.com/
https://x.com/kingeikaiwa
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 working hours/week, 20 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 200,000yen/month. Teach English to all aged-students. Work location Kochi City. Native English speaker, BA/BS, and International/Japanese driver's license required. One year experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "43,000-53,000yen depending on the rooms or area with some furniture for example bed, table, dishes etc." Paid holidays, and paid vacation. One year contract, renewable five times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, availability, and passport page. Contact Shoko Kitamura. Hello School Ltd. Kochi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.hello-school.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 1400 USD for those coming to Japan, and training. Three- to four-month contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. 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
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 20~25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 250,000yen/month (230,000yen first month). Teach kindergarten, elementary school, high school and adult students in group and private lessons in-house, at company offices, community centers and at neighboring kindergartens. Plan and develop resources for lessons. Work location Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture. Native level English speaker, BA, International/Japanese driver's license (applicant not required to own a car), and basic office software skills required. Teaching experience (especially kindergarten/elementary level students), TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, non-Japanese teaching license, familiarity with video-conference software (such as Skype, Zoom, Google Meet), and basic Japanese speaking ability preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "apartment with 25,000 yen rent per month." Paid holidays (over five weeks/year), social insurance, training, and company car provided. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline July 1, 2025. Position begins July 1, 2025. Apply by email or online with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, teaching certification, letters of recommendation, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Mieko Kageyama. J&N English Club. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jnenglish.jp/
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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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Employment Wanted
Traditional Japanese Crafts
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TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CRAFTS
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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 4/16/25
Next Issue 5/1/25
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IN THIS ISSUE
Current Exchange Rates
Paid Listings
HK International Preschool
Bright Child
Teaching Positions
Part-Time
Full-Time
Teaching Positions Still Available
Short-Term
Part-Time
Full-Time
Listing Conventions: Why Does It Say "Mailto:"?
The Classifieds
Articles For Sale
Employment Wanted
Traditional Japanese Crafts
How To Call And Write
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EXCHANGE RATES
April 16, 2025
USD 142.54 yen
AUD 91.02 yen
CAD 102.77 yen
NZD 84.49 yen
GBP 188.66 yen
HKD 18.36 yen
CHF 174.86 yen
EUR 162.15 yen
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PAID LISTINGS
HK International Preschools - Yokohama & Matsuyama (Ehime) – now hiring part or full-time teachers of spoken English (native level ability) to begin work early April~May 2025. English immersion preschool/kindergarten; a total learning environment with an established curriculum and an intensively interactive program which allows overall and individualized goals. The schedule follows a simple routine and uses team teaching. Teachers must interact with students on a constant basis throughout the day. Energetic, outgoing personalities preferred. Must presently reside in Japan. Contact: Marin Burch, Principal; mailto:[email protected] with CV, cover letter, recent photo, current visa status etc.
KIDS ENGLISH TEACHER Full time 30hrs/week (M-F 13:30-19:30) Max. class time 21hrs/week. Salary ¥251,000/month. You must already live in Japan and have a valid visa. We seek an energetic teacher to lead kids classes at our English school/afterschool club in Senzoku, Tokyo. Teach small groups (2~6 students) with a Japanese assistant. Lesson plans and materials provided, with room for creativity. Plan/teach at seasonal events with a co-teacher. Occasionally assist in the afterschool club. English must be your first language. Applicants must be passionate about working with children and be proactive in the classroom. 5 weeks vacation. Deadline Apr 15th. Start May 15th. CELTA/TEFL preferred. 1-year teaching experience required. Email your cover letter, resume and photo to mailto:[email protected]
FREE LISTINGS
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PYTHON INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, 20 working hours/week, 10 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week, 8am-noon. 3500yen/hour. Teach Python to children aged 9-14 in English, and create materials. Work location remote. Proper visa, native English speaker, proficiency in Python, and over one year teaching experience required. BA/BS preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Six-week renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by e-mail (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Tomohiro Maeda. Mined. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://mined.jp
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 10 hours/week. From 2200yen/class. Teach children and adults. Work location Akasaka station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA, and two years teaching experience in Japan required. Japanese speaking and writing ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. Paid holidays, and training. Keiyaku Shain contact. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Jaimie Wright. Kensington Eikaiwa. Fukuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.kensington-english.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 4-5 hours/week, M-Sat. 2500-3000yen/hour. Teach English to all ages and all levels. Work location Shunan and surrounding cities. Proper visa required. Native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, and International/Japanese driver's license preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Daily transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or in-person with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, transcripts, letters of recommendation, availability, passport page, residence card and driver's license. "Use Microsoft Word attachments." Contact Etsuko Tajima. Shunan English School. Tokuyama Office Bldg. 5F 32-1-1, Sakuragi, Shunan, Yamaguchi, Japan 745-0806.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.e-ses.jp
JUNIOR/SENOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 32 working hours/week, 15 teaching/class hours/week, M-Thur 8am-4pm. 224,000yen/month ("pay is not reduced during summer, winter, spring vacations). Prepare lessons and teach junior and senior high school students at a co-ed junior/senior high school, prepare students for EIKEN, proctor exams, and assist school's English department. Work location Machida, Tokyo (bus from Machida, Fuchinobe, or Tama Center). Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and one year experience at a secondary school in Japan required. N3 Japanese ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid vacation, and daily transportation allowance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Jason Packman. Project Genius. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.project-genius.jp/
PRESCHOOL TEACHER.
Part-time, 1.5 hours/week, Tue 9:30-10:30, Wed 10-10:30. 2000yen/30-minutes, 2500 yen/1 hour (plus transportation). "No planning necessary as all lessons are planned and organized." Work location Fukuoka, Chuo-ku. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. University degree preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. One-year contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May 7, 2025. Training. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Helene Uchida, Principal. Little America. Fukuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://littleamerica-es.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076332155576
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Pui0Rh2gx/
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL EFL TEACHER.
Part-time, Mon-Sat. From 3000yen/hour. Teach communicative English to young adults in college classes. Work location Osaka and Kobe. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, high school teacher's license, over two years teaching experience, business level (N1) Japanese ability, and MS Office/Zoom skills required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN KANSAI. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Administrator. International Language Centre. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL EFL TEACHER.
Part-time, Mon-Sat. From 3000yen/hour. Teach communicative English to young adults in college classes. Work location Fukuoka. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, first class high school teacher's license, over two years teaching experience, business level (N1) Japanese ability, and MS Office/Zoom skills required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN FUKUOKA. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Administrator. International Language Centre. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
ONLINE JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHER.
Part-time, 2 hours/day, 2-3 afternoons/week. 2500-3500yen/hour. Teach Japanese to foreign employees at Japanese companies. Work location remote. Proper visa, native Japanese 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 early spring, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
NATIVE ENGLISH CORPORATE CLASS TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 2 hours/week, 3-5pm. 8000yen/two hours. Teach Business English skills to company employees. Work location JR Yao Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN OSAKA OR NARA. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
NATIVE ENGLISH CORPORATE CLASS TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-3 days/week, 2 hours/week, 8:30-10:30am. 8000yen/two hours. Teach Business English skills to company employees. Work location Yamatosaidajji Station, Kintetsu line. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, and one year teaching experience in Japan required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NARA. Completion bonus. One-year contract, renewable 2-3 times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins early spring, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, 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 April, 2025 Apply by email with CV/resume, and availability. Contact Manager. CES. Osaka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER.
Full-time, 38.75 working hours/week, over 15 teaching/class hours/week, M-Sat. From 4,000,000yen/year. Perform the same duties that Japanese teachers perform. "Not only will teachers manage their own lessons in the course they teach, but they will also be involved in school life in ways few non-Japanese staff have experienced, such as leading club activities and being home room teachers." Work location Saitama City. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BS, one year teaching experience, and Japanese speaking ability required. Japanese writing ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Paid holidays, paid vacation, daily transportation allowance, social insurance, training, and bonus. Seishain contract. Application deadline May 7, 2025. Position begins April, 2026. Apply online with CV/resume, diploma(s), and transcripts. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Matt Shannon. Saitama City BOE. Saitama, Japan.
https://www.city.saitama.lg.jp/006/001/001/002/p119590.html
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 24 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week including Sat and Sun. 260,000-285,000yen/month. "Teach Japanese children from 3-15 years whose parents temporarily lived in abroad. Instruct English language classes in English including English vocabulary building, English oral reading strategies, written tests and competitions, etc. and lecture on various topics with respect to the English language and literature. Maintain discipline in the classroom and administer tests to evaluate each student’s progress, grade students, assign and correct study assignments , and provide advice to individual student in English on customized learning strategies. Utilize knowledge of changing trends and score ratios of the entrance exams of various schools in Japan in order to recommend changes in the existing curriculum to the principal. Prepare teaching outlines for the courses of English language and literature, and Social Studies, select learning materials and books recommended by the English Teaching Specialists to develop and modify existing courses, teaching methodologies, teaching equipment, etc. Analyze appropriate teaching methodologies for each subject matter and class, and implement teaching strategies and academic curriculum effectively to increase the learning curves. Conduct student screening and placement to determine the level of incoming students’ oral and written English skills as well as academic knowledge level in the selected school subjects and categorize classes accordingly to ensure optimize learning environment. Issue progress report to students and their parents and counsel both student and parents about educational goals and choices and outline study guideline in order to achieve target academic level to enter particular school in Japan. Perform related duties in our school such as supervising study hall, and coordinating extracurricular student activities etc. Make a regular business report to the principal on a variety of teaching issues." Work location Azamino, Yokohama and Shibuya; Tokyo and Nihonbashi-Kayabacho, Tokyo. Native English speaker, and BA/BS (English or Education preferred) required. Proper visa, TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, teaching license, and experience teaching English (writing essay) at International school or public schools ages 4G to 11G age level preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN THE KANTO AREA. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "the Company pays JPY9,000 per month only if the Employee lives in the Company-rented-apartment in Azamino, Yokohama." Paid vacation, transportation allowance, health insurance, and moving/relocation allowance (exact fee charged by the moving company selected by the company and airfare to Tokyo). Two-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Hagiwara. Gakkyusha Kikoku-kyoiku Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.ena-kikoku.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, to 40 hours/week, M-F, 10am-9pm. 270,000yen/month. Teach adults in a classroom, and travel to teach children in nursery schools. Prepare for lessons. Work location Nagoya City. Proper visa, native level English speaker, AA/BA/BS, and TESL/TESOL certification required. Native English speaker, Japanese language ability, and teaching experience preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for visa renewal or sponsorship. Accommodation: "school will help find a place to live and become a sponsor to rent a room." One year contract, renewable one-two times. Paid holidays, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins June 1, 2025. Apply by telephone or e-mail with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, and passport page. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Mr. Kazuo Hirata. ACE Language Center. Nagoya, Japan. 052-201-2227.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ace-language.com
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, 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, 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
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, M-F, Tue-Sat. 250,000yen/month. Teach English to preschool and elementary students, assist with child care, some preparation of classroom materials. Work location Chiba New Town Chuo, Shin-Kamagaya. Native English speaker, and proper visa ("preference will be given to those with either a Humanities or Spousal visa. Those on a student or dependent visa may work full-time once they have a visa that permits such. The company can assist with the application of a proper working visa. Those with an instructor visa need to switch to a Humanities visa before employment can commence") required. University degree, and experience ("preference given to experience with young children over formal classroom exposure") preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN CHIBA-KEN, (OR NEARBY TOKYO/SAITAMA). Will renew visa. Paid holidays ("10 days of paid holiday after 6 months of continual employment, 5 of which may be determined by the company"), daily transportation allowance (to 1500yen/day), social insurance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Hiring Manager. Duck International School. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://duck-kids.com/
POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE (REPORTED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES)
SHORT-TERM POSITIONS
EFL SUMMER PROGRAM HOMEROOM TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 1, 37.5 working hours/week, 18 forty-minute contact periods/week, 8am-3:30pm, M-F. 250,000yen for two weeks. Teach elementary students from Japanese schools. Create lesson plans and materials. Take on supervision duties several times a week. Work location Hiroo Station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, teaching license (Japanese or non-Japanese), and teaching experience in a traditional classroom setting (preferably in international schools) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Lunch is included. Application deadline ASAP. "All teachers are required to attend a Staff Orientation on Friday, July 18th." Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact After School and Summer Programs Coordinator. International School of the Sacred Heart. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/issh.ac.jp/working-at-efl-summer-program
EFL SUMMER PROGRAM SPECIALIST TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 1, 37.5 working hours/week, 18 forty-minute contact periods/week, 8am-3:30pm, M-F. 250,000yen for two weeks. Teach elementary students from Japanese schools. Teach Music or PE. Create lesson plans and materials. Take on supervision duties several times a week. Work location Hiroo Station. Proper visa, native level English speaker, BA/BS, and teaching experience in a traditional classroom setting (preferably in international schools) required. Teaching certification preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Lunch is included. Application deadline ASAP. "All teachers are required to attend a Staff Orientation on Friday, July 18th." Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) or online with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and teaching certification. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact After School and Summer Programs Coordinator. International School of the Sacred Heart. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/issh.ac.jp/working-at-efl-summer-program
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM ASSISTANT TEACHER.
Short-term position: July 21-August 29, 30 working hours/week, 27.5 teaching/class hours/week, M-F 9:00-15:00. 36,000yen/week. Work in summer program for children 3-6 years old. Support a Head Teacher to care for children, prepare crafts, do general cleaning, and participate in activities throughout the day. "Each week has its own fun summer theme and premade curriculum/crafts." Work location Myogadani Station. Proper visa ("must currently hold permission to work 30 hours a week"), and one year professional experience caring for or teaching children 2-6 years old required. Native level English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. To 1000yen/day transportation compensation. One- to six-week Keiyaku Shain contract. "Applicants can choose to work only one week or multiple weeks depending on availability. We will prioritize hiring applicants who can work more weeks." Application deadline June 1, 2025. Position begins from July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, and photo. "Only applicants who submit a resume and current photo will be considered." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Isaac Guetersloh, School Principal. Joy to the World American International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.joytotheworld.info
TUTOR.
Short-term position: 3 weeks, 20 hours/week, M-F, 250,000yen/week. Teach small groups of students, ages 15-18, in a field of expertise (Business Management, Engineering, or Film and Animation) at the University of Tokyo. "Design and deliver a two-week course in your subject, ensuring lessons are engaging, challenging, and interactive for 3-4 hours each day, Monday through Friday. Provide a course overview before the program starts, including any necessary resources. Create a personal project outline for each student to work on during lesson time and provide 1:1 support to ensure the project is completed successfully." Work location Tokyo. Proper visa, and MA (Engineering, Business Management, Film or Animation) required. Native level English speaker preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Three-week, non-renewable Haken contract. Application deadline May 30, 2025. Position begins July 21, 2025. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Immerse Education. London, UK.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.immerse.education/
PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, Tue/Wed/Thur. 2500yen/hour. Teach English to children and adults. Work location Hirakata City, Osaka. Proper visa, BS, and one year experience in Japan required. Native English speaker, N2 Japanese ability, 1-2 years experience teaching English to children in Japan, and TEFL/TESOL/RSA certification preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN OSAKA OR KYOTO. Transportation allowance. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April, 2025. One-year renewable contract. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo. Contact Machiko Ikeuchi. KLC International. Osaka, Japan
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.klc-inc.com/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 1.5 hours/week, Mon 10:30-12:00. 4000yen/day. Teach various age groups of kindergarten children using provided materials. Work location Yokohama Centre Minami-station. Proper visa, and native level English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN YOKOHAMA. Transportation allowance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins May 1, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Annie Global Education. Yokohama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
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
AFTERNOON KINDERGARTEN HELPER.
Part-time, 17.5 hours/week, M-F 14:00-17:30. 1500yen/hour. Participate in Afterschool Kindergarten class as an assistant. Interact with children through dancing, singing, guided worksheets, and group activities. Spend time helping in school's Extended Care service (similar to daycare). Work location Myogadani Station. Proper visa (for 20 or more work hours/week), native level English speaker, BA, and one year work experience in a childcare or early-years educational environment required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Daily transportation allowance (to 20,000yen/month with receipts). One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain 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 applicants who submit a current photo and resume will be considered." Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Isaac Guetersloh, School Principal. Joy to the World American International School. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.joytotheworld.info/
INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings. 2000yen/hour training rate (for 1-3 months), 3500yen/hour probation rate (for 3 months), then 5000yen/hour. Teach senior high school students who wish to apply for competitive domestic universities using the school's teaching methods and materials. Work location primarily Shibuya and Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, but lessons may also be offered in Yotsuya, Kichioji, or Yokohama. Native level English speaker, proper visa, BA, TEFL/TESOL certification, and experience teaching high school aged children (preferably in Japan) required. MA (Linguistics, TESOL or related fields), DELTA certification, solo teaching experience, and N3 ability preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE GREATER TOKYO AREA. Transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins flexible. Apply by email (write "EA Domestic College All-English" in the subject) with CV/resume, and cover letter detailing reason for application and relevant experience. "Only applicants who pass the first screening will be contacted." Contact Hiring Manager. J PREP EA Domestic College Preparation Department. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jprep.jp/juku/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 15-20 working hours/week, 12-16 class hours/week, M/Tue/Thur/F between 9am-4pm. 1500-2500yen/hour. Teach English high school students. Chiba City, 5 minutes from Chiba JR station. Proper visa, BA, and native level English speaker required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification; experience teaching in Japanese high schools; conversational Japanese ability; two or more years of independent classroom teaching; experience with Eiken, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS; and knowledge of Project Based Learning principles preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE KANTO REGION. Daily transportation allowance, and training. One-year renewable Keiyaku Shain 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, and photo. Contact Kathy Bauer, International Department. Clark Memorial International High School. Chiba, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.clark.ed.jp/
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 2-20 hours/week, 1-6 days/week. 3000yen/hour. Teach a wide variety of students including high school, college and business persons in classes averaging 10-15 students/class. Subjects include academic English, general English, business English and private lessons. Most classes have assigned textbooks. Work location Ochanomizu on the JR Chuo-line. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and over one year experience teaching English to adults in Japan required. MA/MS, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/RSA/CELTA certification, and experience teaching English with commercial textbooks published by major publishers preferred. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Six-week renewable contract. Paid holidays. Application deadline May 15, 2025. Position begins July, 2025. Contact English Section. Apply by fax, e-mail or postal mail with CV/resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact English Section. Athenee Francais. 101-0062 2-11 Kanda-Surugadai Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo Japan.
Fax 03-3291-3392
mailto:[email protected]
https://athenee.jp
IELTS/EAP INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, variable hours. 2500yen/hour. Teach group classes online, or in-person. Help adult students improve their IELTS scores/academic skills, to allow them to progress to university study in English-speaking countries. "Materials provided but we are also open to suggestion regarding course topics." Work location remote/Meguro, Tokyo. Proper visa, experience with preparing students for the IELTS test and/or EAP, experience teaching online (using Zoom/Teams/Skype) and experience with classroom management (giving constructive feedback) required. Native level English speaker preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOKYO. Daily transportation allowance. Automatically renewable one-year Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and photo. Only successful applicants will be contacted. "We are really focusing on applicants with experience (+1 year) in IELTS and/or EAP instruction. If you do not have certifiable experience in these areas, we cannot consider your application, unfortunately." Contact Francis Doyle. SI-UK Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ukeducation.jp/
BILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
Part-time, 12 working hours/week, 3 teaching/class hours/week, Sat/Sun. 1100-2000yen/hour. Support the teacher in classes, and occasionally teach as the main teacher. Greet customers and students, receive phone calls, send emails, and help keep the school organized. Work location Koshigaya, Saitama. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SAITAMA, TOKYO, OR CHIBA. Daily transportation allowance. JLPT N1 ability required. Proper visa, native level English speaker, and MS Office/marketing/social media skills preferred. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Soohwan Trass. English Kingdom Academy. Saitama, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.eka-koshigaya.com/
TRAINING COLLEGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Mon 16:40-18:10, Tue 6:40-18:10/18:20-19:50, Thur 16:40-18:10. 4500yen/90-minute lesson. Teach communicative English, in 90-minute lessons, to young adults in college classes. "We are fine with the teacher teaching only one lesson a week." Work location Nagoya City, near Sakae and Yabacho stations. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, over two years English teaching experience, business level/ JLPT N1 ability required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN NAGOYA. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 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 Ms. Dan He. International Language Centre (ILC). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ilc-japan.com/
TRAINING COLLEGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.
Part-time, Wed-Fri, between 9:20-19:50. 4500yen/90-minute lesson. Teach communicative English, in 90-minute lessons, to young adults in college classes. "We are fine with the teacher teaching only one lesson a week." Work location 5 minutes walk from JR/Subway Sendai Station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification, over two years English teaching experience, business level/ JLPT N1 ability required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SENDAI. Daily transportation allowance. Five- to six-month non-renewable Gyomu-Itaku contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April or May, 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 Ms. Dan He. International Language Centre (ILC). Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ilc-japan.com/
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Part-time, 3 hours/week, Sat 10am-1pm. 3000yen/hour. Teach returnee and non-returnee students from 2 years to adults. "Our main courses are to study on integrated programs based on inquiry learning, including science, social studies, arts and language arts. Our programs have a strong focus on nurturing students' personal and social development, as well as critical thinking skills." Work location Setagaya ward, Tokyo/Kuhonbutsu or Jiyugaoka station. Proper visa, native English speaker, BA/BS, and two years experience teaching young learners from 2-12 years required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY IN TOKYO OR KANAGAWA. Transportation allowance (to 1000yen/day), and training. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline April 26, 2025. Position begins April, 2025. Apply by email with CV/resume, diploma(s), photo, passport page, and Skype address. Contact Kanae Nakanishi, School Manager. English Studio. Tokyo, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.englishstudio.jp/en_top
https://www.facebook.com/englishstudio.llc
FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS
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 summer, 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
JAPANESE MANAGER (ENGLISH SPEAKING).
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, Tue-Sat. From 270,000-300,000yen/month. Manage branch schools, teach Eiken classes, use Line to communicate with parents, and conduct demo lessons. "No hard sales required." Work location Nara. Native Japanese speaker, and English fluency (TOEIC score of 850 or Eiken 1) required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Shakai hoken, moving/relocation allowance, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, and letter of introduction. Contact James King. King Eikaiwa. Kyoto, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kingeikaiwa.com/
https://twitter.com/KingEikaiwa
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, Tue-Sat. From 270,000-300,000yen/month. Teach English conversation. Two vacancies: one in Nara City, and one at a new branch in Yamatokoriyama City in Nara Prefecture. Native English speaker required. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. Government health insurance and pension, moving/relocation allowance, and training. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume and letter of introduction. Contact James King. King Eikaiwa. Kyoto, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://kingeikaiwa.com/
https://x.com/kingeikaiwa
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 20 working hours/week, 20 teaching/class hours/week, Tue-Sat. 200,000yen/month. Teach English to all aged-students. Work location Kochi City. Native English speaker, BA/BS, and International/Japanese driver's license required. One year experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "43,000-53,000yen depending on the rooms or area with some furniture for example bed, table, dishes etc." Paid holidays, and paid vacation. One year contract, renewable five times. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, availability, and passport page. Contact Shoko Kitamura. Hello School Ltd. Kochi, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.hello-school.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 1400 USD for those coming to Japan, and training. Three- to four-month contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins ASAP. 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
ENGLISH TEACHER.
Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 20~25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F. 250,000yen/month (230,000yen first month). Teach kindergarten, elementary school, high school and adult students in group and private lessons in-house, at company offices, community centers and at neighboring kindergartens. Plan and develop resources for lessons. Work location Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture. Native level English speaker, BA, International/Japanese driver's license (applicant not required to own a car), and basic office software skills required. Teaching experience (especially kindergarten/elementary level students), TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification, non-Japanese teaching license, familiarity with video-conference software (such as Skype, Zoom, Google Meet), and basic Japanese speaking ability preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. Accommodation: "apartment with 25,000 yen rent per month." Paid holidays (over five weeks/year), social insurance, training, and company car provided. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline July 1, 2025. Position begins July 1, 2025. Apply by email or online with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, teaching certification, letters of recommendation, and availability. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact Mieko Kageyama. J&N English Club. Shizuoka, Japan.
mailto:[email protected]
https://jnenglish.jp/
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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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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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