Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Education / Teaching
- Salary ¥1,600 - ¥2,500 / Hour (Juken Teacher teaching rate: ¥2,000/hour. Non-teaching work: ¥1,600/hour. Future Mentor Teacher teaching rate: ¥2,100–¥2,500/hour.)
- English Level Fluent
- Japanese Level Not necessary
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Domestic applicants only
- Visa Sponsorship Yes
Job Requirements
Requirements
- Previous teaching experience
- Strong English communication skills
- Strong classroom presence and instructional ability
- High reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Ability to teach academically focused students online
- Willingness to grow through training, observation, and feedback
- Ability to commit to at least 2 teaching blocks per week
- Professional references or recommendations preferred
Preferred
- Experience teaching examination-focused or academically demanding students
- Experience with online teaching platforms
- Interest in growing into a future Mentor Teacher role
Job Description
Global Step Academy is hiring Online Juken Teachers for part-time and full-time roles.
Global Step Academy (GSA) is hiring part-time online Juken Teachers to work with academically focused students in Japan. This role is ideal for experienced, reliable teachers who can commit to consistent weekly teaching blocks and who want a clear pathway for professional growth within GSA. The students are in a Juken program and are on a path to compete in high stakes interviews in order to enter some of the most competitive schools in Japan.
What is a Juken Teacher at Global Step Academy?
Juken Teachers support upper elementary through junior high students in academically focused English learning with the purpose of taking high-stakes exams and interviews at the end of grade 6. This may include interview training, Eiken preparation, entrance exam support and foundational language skill development. Teachers are expected to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with strong consistency, professionalism, and care. All lesson plans are provided as well as compulsory paid training in order to build instructional expertise. Training and other meetings will be conducted online on designated dates. All classes are conducted through the GSA online platform and are recorded for quality assurance.
Why this role is different
This role is part of a structured teaching pathway at Global Step Academy. Teachers who demonstrate strong teaching quality, professionalism, consistency, and leadership potential may later be considered for advancement to Mentor Teacher. Teachers must first serve successfully as Juken Teachers before becoming eligible for the Mentor Teacher role.
Compensation
- Juken Teacher teaching rate: ¥2,000 per hour
- Non-teaching rate: ¥1,600 per hour
- Non-teaching work may include paid training, class observation, meetings, and professional development
- Future Mentor Teacher teaching rate: ¥2,100 to ¥2,500 per hour
- Future Mentor Teacher non-teaching rate: ¥1,800 per hour
Schedule and work style
- Part-time positions available
- Primary role is online teaching
- Teachers must be available for 4 to 6-hour teaching blocks
- Minimum commitment: 2 teaching blocks per week
- Teaching blocks are not required every day
- Monthly paid training is included
- Immediate start available
Main responsibilities
- Teach online lessons to academically focused students
- Prepare and deliver structured, student-centered lessons
- Create a positive and focused online learning environment
- Keep a reliable schedule and communicate professionally
- Take part in paid training, observations, and meetings
- Use feedback to improve lesson quality and classroom presence
Career growth at GSA
Teachers who show strong teaching quality, professionalism, consistency, and leadership potential may later be considered for Mentor Teacher roles. Mentor Teachers teach advanced students and support other teachers through observation, mentoring, training, meetings, and professional development.
FAQ for applicants
Is this an online teaching job?
Yes. The main role is online teaching. Full-time teachers will also be trained for onsite teaching as part of their long-term development with GSA.
How much does a Juken Teacher earn?
Juken Teachers earn ¥2,000 per hour for teaching and ¥1,600 per hour for non-teaching work such as training, meetings, observation, and professional development.
How many teaching blocks are required?
Teachers must commit to at least 2 teaching blocks per week. Each block is 4 to 6 hours.
Can Juken Teachers become Mentor Teachers?
Yes. Teachers who show strong teaching quality, reliability, professionalism, and leadership potential may later be considered for Mentor Teacher roles.
Who should apply?
This position is a good match for teachers who want more than short-term online teaching work. If you are dependable, care about lesson quality, and want a clear path toward higher-responsibility teaching work, GSA would like to hear from you.
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Location
Hulic Fukazawa B1, 7 Chome-4-1 Fukasawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0081
