• Transportation Allowance (up to 15,000 yen per month)
• Compensation package for Health Insurance
• Initial training (mandatory) to allow you to fit in quickly and smoothly
• Monthly meetings aimed towards improving your skills as a teacher and communication with schools.
• On the job support from your own coordinator
• Friendly and helpful work colleagues
• Assistance with finding a place to live

• Must have at least 1 year teaching experience in Japan.
• Native English speaker.
• Valid working visa or ability to be sponsored.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two references from a previous or current employer.
• High level of proficiency in written and verbal use of English.
• Must own a computer (smart phone is not an option) and have basic Microsoft office or equivalent skills.
• Must be financially sound for relocation to the area within short notice.
• Cover letter must be provided along with the application.
• Conversational Japanese language skills or higher.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification
• Teaching license
• Valid driver’s license (International or Japanese)

The Job:

• To help to educate Japanese children by providing a native English language model and cultural perspective.
• To plan lessons and prepare materials to facilitate and effective educational program in conjunction with Japanese teachers.
• To conduct English language lessons, and generate an educational and supportive environment.

Main Duties:

• Prepare instructional plans and lesson outlines for teacher approval using the OWLS English Teaching Method.
• Support instructional plans by preparing and developing teaching aids and materials such as flash-cards, games and activities as needed.
• Present English-language subject matter to students by utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as demonstrations, activities, and supervised role-play.
• Present and reinforce language targets by helping students, individually, and in groups to achieve lesson aims.
• Evaluate students' progress by preparing, administering and grading assessments and by discussing progress with teachers.
• Maintain and strive to improve the quality of results by following and implementing standards.
• Perform on-going professional development by participating in training workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Add value to schools’ educational program by advancing students’ English language abilities.

Event Duties:

• Speech Coaching, Eiken Test Prep, Debate Classes, possible Special Needs Classes and School events such as Culture Day and Sports Day.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications received only applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted.