EST is currently accepting applications from native English-level speakers with teaching experience in Japanese schools for a position at a private junior and senior high school in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
We are currently accepting applications from native English speakers for a teaching position in private junior and senior high school in Tokyo, starting as soon as possible.
The basic roles include:
- Teaching a range of English classes at assigned school.
- Teaching essay writing skills and grading essays and providing feedback to students.
- Solo teaching, but there is also the possibility of team teaching.
- 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.
- Currently residing in the Tokyo area and in possession of a valid visa that allows you to work in Japan.
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. Knowledge of EIKEN and IELTS is a plus.
- Have a good understanding of the Japanese school system.
- Have a teaching certificate (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA etc.)
- Be reliable and punctual.
=Working Condition=
Contract term: Immediate start.
This contract will terminate in March 2026 but there is a possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.
Schedule:
- Fixed working hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work for school events.
Class Number:
-19 lessons/week. You will be also asked to participate meeting(s) with colleagues.
Monthly salary:
- JPY 300,000〜335,000. Transportation to assigned school will be reimbursed.
- Social Insurance Package will be provided.
- The initial salary will be decided based on experience, skills and workload.
- The same amount will be paid no matter how many lessons are canceled due to school events.
- 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.
=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 elementary school through to senior high school in the Tokyo area.
