Berlitz – English Teaching Positions in Japan

Berlitz Japan is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time English instructor positions for their Language Centers in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka. This is a great teaching opportunity if you are already located in Japan.

They have been influential in the way language is taught since the introduction of its world-renowned teaching method back in 1878. Today, more than 140 years on, Berlitz continues to lead the global language service market and is dedicated to offering language instruction of the highest quality. Entering the Japanese market in 1966, Berlitz Japan now has over 60 locations throughout the country.

With an emphasis on professionalism and results-driven language instruction, Berlitz attracts highly motivated clients. While adult learners and business professionals account for nearly 75% of all current customers, their client base includes a wide range of customer needs and ages.

The majority of adult learners choose private lessons, but they also offer group lessons with up to a maximum of six. With the added benefit of being easy to manage, such small classes enable instructors to customize their lessons and ensure individual student needs are met.

About the positions:

• Location: Japan – Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka.
• Scope: Full-Time Instructor (FTI), Part-Time Plus (PTP), Part-Time Guaranteed (PTG) and Per Lesson (PL) positions. (For more details about the different types of types, see this page).
• Duties: Successful applicants will teach adults’ and kids’ classes both face-to-face and online.  For the Osaka position, you will teach a combination of adult, young learner and university classes during the day and in the evening on weekdays and/or during the day on weekends. All teaching materials provided.
• Contract length: 1+ years

Benefits:

• Guaranteed contract salary: ¥125,000 – ¥275,000 (depends on contract type)
• Per Lesson Rate: ¥1,990/lesson
• Bonus Commutation: Up to ¥25,000
• Potential Contract Completion bonus
• Paid Vacation after 6 months

More benefits are available and will vary depending on the contract type and performance. Read more about their benefits here.

Requirements:

Berlitz is seeking instructors for their international team who:

• are native (or native fluent) English speakers (applicants from non-English speaking countries should provide detailed information on degrees held and proof of 12 years of education in a native English-speaking environment).
• are dynamic, mature and professional.
• are culturally sensitive and have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• are looking to work for a minimum of one year.
• have a minimum of a BA or BS degree from an accredited university.
• are interested in teaching adults as well as children.
• are already in Japan and available for in-person interviews in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka.
• are willing and able to travel to client sites.

Visa/Residence Requirements:

Yokohama: Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants and positions after successfully passing the in-person interviews.

Days 1 to 5 of the Instructor Qualification Program (IQP) will be held online, with Day 6 being conducted in person at the Language Center.

All potential employees must be able to attend the IQP in full.

Upcoming IQP dates:

• June 18, 19, 25, 26,
• July 2 (weekend)
• July 25-29 (weekday)
• August 22-26 (weekday)

Tokyo: Only domestic applicants with full availability for one of the IQPs listed below will be considered.

The first five days of the Instructor Qualification Program (IQP) will be held online from 09:00-17:30 on the following dates:

• July 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (weekday)
• July 25-29 (weekday)
• August 22-26 (weekday)

Osaka: ONLY DOMESTIC applicants residing in the Kansai area with full availability for one of the IQPs listed below will be considered. No overseas applications are accepted.

• July 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (weekday)
• July 25-29 (weekday)
• August 22-26 (weekday)

Please note that any and all interviews are conducted in person in Osaka (Skype/phone interviews are not available at this time).

Recruitment Process:

• Online Application – All applications must be submitted through their site and are subject to an initial screening process.
• Detailed Questionnaire – Applicants passing the screening will be sent a detailed questionnaire and given the opportunity to tell Berlitz more about themselves.
• *Group Interview with Human Resources at Berlitz HQ/Regional Office – Select candidates will be invited to attend a group interview with Human Resources.
• *Individual Interview with a Manager of Instruction at a Language Center – Those candidates passing the group interview will be invited to attend an individual interview with a Manager of Instruction at a Language Center.
• Instructor Qualification Program – Applicants successfully completing the interview process will be offered a place in the Instructor Qualification Program.
• Employment – After qualifying as an instructor at the end of the program, an applicant becomes a Berlitz employee and commences work.

*Interviews will be conducted in socially-distanced rooms and all participants will be expected to wear a mask.

(You can read more about the domestic hiring procedure here).

How to Apply:

• Go to their website and view their Available Job Openings.
• Click on the desired job opening and carefully read through the information.
• Confirm that you meet their requirements.
• When you are ready to apply, click on the yellow “Apply for this position” button and fill out the requested information.

Or you can use these quick links to apply to their currently available job openings:

• Tokyo – Apply here
• Yokohama area – Apply here
• Osaka – Apply here

Berlitz Japan is an equal opportunity employer and does not reject applications or discriminate in the recruiting process based upon nationality, race, religious creed, physical disability, gender or sexual orientation.