English Teacher

Job Requirements

Native level fluency in English: Applicants must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Teaching experience: Applicants should have at least one year of experience teaching English.

Residency: Applicants must currently reside in or near Sendai, Japan. We are unable to assist with relocation due to the part-time nature of the position.

Bachelor’s Degree: While a degree in any field is acceptable, those in English, education, or related fields are preferred.

Versatility: Candidates must be comfortable and experienced in teaching students of all ages, from young learners to adults.

Preferred Qualifications:

Japanese Language Skills: Basic Japanese skills are beneficial to facilitate communication with students.

Certification: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of Japanese culture: A familiarity with Japanese culture and customs is advantageous.

Job Description

Hope Springs is seeking an enthusiastic part-time English teacher to join our small friendly team in Izumi, Sendai. The successful candidate will provide high-quality English instruction to a diverse range of students, from young children to adults.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

As an English teacher at Hope Springs, your primary responsibility will be to deliver effective English instruction tailored to our students' unique learning needs. Your tasks will include:

• Preparing and delivering engaging English lessons
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback

You should be versatile and comfortable teaching students across all age groups.

Work Schedule:

This part-time role requires teachers to work a few hours each week at first.  We are open from Tuesday to Saturday, and we need teachers on weekdays in the daytime (before 3 pm) and evenings (after 6 pm); and on Saturdays (10 am to 6 pm). As our school grows, there may be opportunities for increased hours. Specific work days will be discussed during the interview process.

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