EST is currently accepting applications from native English-level speakers with teaching experience in Japanese schools for a position at a private junior high school in Tokyo (within the 23 wards, in the east part of Tokyo). The position will begin in April 2025.
EST is currently accepting applications from native English-level speakers who have experience teaching music and art in English.
The basic roles include:
- Teaching music or art lessons in English.
- Team teaching. In some cases, you will be the lead teacher, depending on the school’s syllabus.
- Creating innovative and engaging lesson plans.
- Creating and grading examinations and other assessments.
- Active involvement in wider school life through English clubs and speech contests, etc.
- Attending events to promote and support the assigned school such as open campuses and school festivals. (These events may occasionally fall on weekends/national holidays)
- Keeping up to date with and submitting paperwork.
- Other work-related duties.
As well as meeting the following requirements:
- Native English-level proficiency
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Experience teaching English at junior and senior high schools in Japan.
- Basic knowledge of teaching music or art at the junior high school level.
- Currently residing in the Tokyo area and in possession of a valid visa that allows you to work in Japan.
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Be creative and flexible.
- Be an excellent team player.
- Be willing to try new ideas.
- Have an excellent knowledge of English spelling and grammar and strong proofreading skills.
- Have a good understanding of the Japanese school system.
- Have a teaching certificate (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA etc.)
- Be reliable and punctual.
=Working Condition=
Contract:
- One-year contract starting from April 2025, with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.
Schedule:
- The position involves teaching 4 music classes and/or 4 art classes per week. These classes will be scheduled between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
- If you are interested in additional working hours/days, there is a good chance that extra junior high and/or senior high English classes may be added to your schedule.
- Occasional weekend work may be required for school events, such as entrance exam interviews and other related duties.
Remuneration:
- For each subject, a monthly salary of 48,000 yen will be provided, with transportation costs reimbursed.
* The salary remains fixed, regardless of the number of lessons taught each month, and will not fluctuate even if lessons are canceled due to school events, etc.
- Transportation to the assigned school will be reimbursed.
- The contract period will be until end of March 2026 with the potential to renew, with generous paid vacations in summer, winter and spring.
※ You will be asked to join teacher-development training before your lessons begin.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the application process. For all inquiries, please contact us via email. Phone calls will not be accepted.
EST Recruitment Team
=Company Info=
EST (https://est-support.jp) is a company that supports schools in providing quality English education by providing experienced teachers and innovative learning materials to schools. We also take pride in the level of service we provide to both schools and our teachers. We work primarily with private schools, from kindergarten through to senior high school in the Tokyo area.