Kohgakusha – English Conversation School Teacher for Kids

Established in 1983, Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. currently operates 70 schools throughout the Kanto region, 9 schools in the Kansai Region, and continue to develop classrooms in various locations across Japan.

They are currently searching for more creative and enthusiastic English teachers.

If you want to have new experiences in Japan and love working with kids, joining Kohgakusha can help you build a career in education while working with great people in a really nice atmosphere.

About the Position:

Location: Various regions across Japan

Contract: One year

Starting period:January 2025 & Spring 2025 Start

Work conditions:

• 5 days/week (Sunday and one other day per week)
• Availability to work on Saturdays is highly desirable
• 8 hours/day (ex: 9am to 5pm, 1pm to 9pm)
• Shifts are regular, and determined by the lesson schedule

Class types:

• Infant or Adult classes (3~4 students)
• Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Highschool (5~8 students)

Benefits:

Benefits Package:

• A fixed salary between JPY245,000 and JPY285,000 per month. Depends on the teacher’s educational background and assigned duties.
• Health insurance is provided.
• An evaluation-based bonus is given after completing your contract.
• Time Off: Two days a week, Golden Week, National Holidays, Summer Vacation, Winter Vacation, and 10 paid vacation days.
• Japanese language education allowance: They encourage teachers to have a better understanding of Japanese language and culture by subsidizing partial tuition fees for Japanese language school.
• An additional monthly allowance is given to all teachers who have passed JLPT N3, N2 or N1!
• Year-end bonus awarded to full-time instructors upon the successful completion of their contract.
• Commuting costs to and from the place of work will be fully reimbursed.
• In cases where an employee’s working schedule exceeds their designated schedule, an overtime allowance is also provided.

Requirements:

• Love working with kids
• Native-level English speaker
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• An understanding of cultural differences
• Valid working visa* **
• Commitment to the position for at least one year
• Available for an in-person interview in Japan**

*Applicants who do not hold a working visa may be considered for advance recruitment ahead of the spring semester.

**They are currently considering candidates based abroad for their Kindergarten Teacher opening in Kansai.

How to Apply:

To apply for a teaching position, please submit a resume and a cover letter via their online application form.

In your resume, please include the following information:

• Photo
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Place of residence
• Current visa status
• Availability

It is helpful to highlight details regarding your interest in working as an English teacher in Japan.

If there are several job vacancies, please indicate what position you are interested in.

After their screening session is completed, selected candidates will be contacted to arrange for interviews.

For more information about Kohgakusha and the positions they offer, please visit their website and their FAQ.