Part Time Kindergarten Teacher (Weekday Mornings)

About ECC

ECC has been a trusted name in English education for over 60 years. Our Children’s Education Department has supported kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan for over three decades, providing reliable employment and high-quality programs. We’re proud to be #1 in student enrollment and consistently ranked among Japan’s top English language institutions.

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About the Role

The Children’s Education Department primarily makes contracts with privately owned kindergartens and nursery schools to provide an English program for their students. We dispatch foreign teachers to teach lessons to students aged 1–6 at client schools in the Eastern Japan area. Our flexible morning scheduling is designed to supplement freelance or afternoon work, and is also ideal for parents and students.

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What We're Looking For

1. A genuine enthusiasm for teaching young learners
2. Availability to travel to kindergartens and nursery schools and teach locally
3. Interest in learning new teaching methodology

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Benefits

・ Stable part-time employment with a reliable and respected company
・ Flexible scheduling based on your availability (weekday mornings)
・ Materials and curriculum provided by ECC
・ Comprehensive paid training: gain confidence in the ECC method before stepping foot in the classroom
・ Continued support and training from native English-speaking coordinators and trainers
・ Extra travel pay on top of transportation costs for visits that require a further commute
・ Opportunities to participate in weekend/national holiday events for kids

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Requirements

・ Native-level English ability
・ Interest in teaching young kids (ages 1–6)
・ Legally able to work in Japan

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Locations

We are looking for teachers in Saitama, Chiba, and Northern Shizuoka areas. Assignments will be made based on where you are currently living.

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⚾ SHOHEI OTANI, ECC BRAND AMBASSADOR
ECC makes an active contribution to society through our mission of "fostering people who can communicate to the world through various learning experiences." With Shohei Otani, who is active on the world stage, as an ECC brand ambassador, we hope to expand our support to help students acquire the skills they need to achieve their own dreams.
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Application Process

Resume Screening—In-Person Interview Session—Training (3 hrs. x 4 days)—Contract—Health Check—Observe Mentor Teacher—Team Teaching with Trainer—Teach by Yourself

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact applicants we feel are qualified. Thank you for your understanding.