Part-time (1-to-1) English Teacher for Growing School in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

Job Requirements

• Native-level English proficiency
• Must currently reside in Tokyo
• Experience teaching students of different age groups
• No Japanese necessary
• Valid work visa (renewal possible)
• Able to work on Sundays

Job Description

We are looking for someone who can start in September of 2026.

Part-time teaching position responsibilities:

• This is a 1-to-1 teaching position working with a wide age range of students, from young learners (6 years old) to adults (70+)
• Teach English grammar, vocabulary, and natural expressions
• Most of our lessons are provided in person, but there are some students who prefer to take their lessons online. In this case, we provide them lessons through Teams or Zoom (from our school).
• Provide special lessons like listening, news, travel, debate, etc.
• Use the school’s provided materials (training included)

We value our teachers’ ideas and creativity, so we always try to communicate and help make their ideas become a reality. We believe that this is beneficial to both our staff and, of course, our students.

Who we are

We are an English conversation school located in Jiyugaoka, a trendy town that is popular among Japanese and foreign people alike. Our school was established in 2002 and has currently over 150 students. We have students of all ages and provide them with private, one-to-one lessons. We aim to create a friendly and relaxed environment for our students. We believe that this helps our students feel comfortable when learning a new language.

Who we are looking for

Some of the qualities we are seeking are:

• Punctual, reliable, and well-prepared
• Friendly, patient, and someone with a positive mindset
• A team player
• Good communication skills, this includes being culturally sensitive
• Teaching experience

Benefits

• Transportation is fully paid
• No overtime work required
• An increase in wage depending on the teacher’s performance
• Visa sponsorship available for renewal (*This may depend on the candidate’s current working and visa situation)
• A possibility to become a full-time employee in the future (*This will depend on the school’s condition and the teacher’s performance)

Working hours

We are looking for someone who can start in September of 2026 and these times:

• All Sundays: 11:00 ~ 20:00

AND

• One or two weekdays (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday): 13:00 ~ 22:00

Note:

1. Please note that we are specifically looking for someone who can work on one or two weekdays as stated above plus Sundays.
2. The hours above may vary depending on that day’s schedule. This means that there may be days where we may ask the teachers to come a little later or leave earlier.The main reason for this is students canceling their lesson for that day, but it can also be because of severe weather conditions.

Salary

• ¥ 2,000 / hour (negotiable)

Note: The teacher will be given a raise depending on their performance and skills throughout their time working with us.