Job Overview

Employer Type Direct Hire
Industry Education / Teaching
English Level Native level
Japanese Level Conversational Level
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Requirements

Applicants must have an interest in children's English education, be able to provide fun and engaging lessons, interact with parents/guardians in a respectful and friendly manner, and work well as part of a team.

English: Native level
Japanese: Basic - Conversational
Valid work visa (visa sponsorship available for qualified individuals with minimum 2 years experience teaching children in Japan)

Preferences / Advantageous:

BA/BS university degree
TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or certified teacher qualifications
Experience teaching children of all ages in Japan (minimum 2 years)
Experience teaching Bilingual programs
Experience teaching Eiken

Job Description

EPIC English House, founded in 2009, is an independently run, private English language school. It is owned and operated by David Polen, an American, who came to Japan in 2007. Our business has grown every year since opening, and we are looking for another teacher to help aid us in our next stage of growth.

EPIC English House provides fun, creative, and engaging experiences in the English language for children ages 0-2 (with a guardian), children 3 and up, as well as adult classes at its English language conversation schools. We also provided contracted lessons at local kindergartens. Our teaching staff prepare and teach fun and engaging English language lessons.

We offer:

A competitive monthly salary of 250,000 - 300,000 yen depending on experience and qualifications
Transportation reimbursement
Bonuses
Paid holidays (increased every year)
A fun and dynamic work environment with a family-like atmosphere
Autonomy! Freedom to make your classes interesting and cater to your student's needs
Japanese language assistance will be provided for those moving to the area to help you get settled in, if necessary
Initial fully paid training period as well as full-staff training sessions throughout the year

Other benefits:

Worker accident compensation insurance
Fully paid training
Family tuition - NO CHARGE!
Opportunities for growth within the company (based on performance, desire, and company needs)
Annual company outings

Job Duties:
At EPIC English House, our teachers teach English to students of all ages in a fun and engaging manner, cooperate with other teachers and staff, help at school events, actively participate in and seek out professional development opportunities, and contribute to keeping the school environment clean and tidy. Teachers are also expected to greet parents.

What we expect:
While there is a set curriculum, each teacher has the freedom to make their class their own, creating a diversity of teaching styles at EPIC! If the teachers are engaged and enjoy what they do, the students will follow. We want teachers who are passionate, fun, silly, and outgoing. Candidates must have a strong desire to improve themselves professionally and want to grow. You will be a contributing member of a strong and supportive community of teachers and leaders who care about being the best and providing the best to our students each and every day. You will also be able to help shape our growing school. EPIC English House prides itself in our ability to provide strong professional and personal support to its teachers paired with the above industry average compensation and outstanding benefits package, which is why we boast a near-perfect employee retention rate.

Location: Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities.

Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries. All EPIC English House locations are a short train ride from Kobe's bustling downtown, and not much further is Osaka, Japan's second largest city.

If you're interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter. On your cover letter, please start the first paragraph with the words "EPIC Tiger." We want teachers who pay attention to detail and who are eager to work for EPIC English House.

We have a rigorous interview and screening process, which includes coming to the school to see what our classes look like, and in-person demo lessons for those who pass the interview stage.