Online English teacher

YARUKI Switch Career believes all individuals are born with innate skills and talents, or "jewels.” Our mission is to help identify, foster, and polish these skills, so our students can achieve their full potential. Join our team as a Native English Teacher with GLEC and empower young children to build language abilities, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning! We welcome applicants from within Japan and overseas. (We are also seeking Japanese English Teachers for GLEC. Details for this role can be found at the bottom of this posting.) ◆ What’s in it for you? ・ Starting salary: ¥250,000~270,000 depending on experience ・ ¥100,000 bonus upon successful completion & re-signing of contract ・ Raise opportunities based on school performance ・ Ten paid days of leave per year (after six months of employment), in addition to national holidays ・ Fully-paid comprehensive initial training, during which accommodation and transportation reimbursement is provided ・ Work-related commuting costs reimbursed ・ Social Security & Health Insurance provided ・ Visa sponsorship and renewal support available ・Assistance with securing housing, opening bank accounts, and more ◆ GLEC: Global LIVE English Conversation GLEC brings high-quality, immersive English lessons to classrooms across Japan! Lessons feature a dual instructor system: a Native English Teacher leads conversation-based lessons, while a Japanese English Teacher provides personalized support and guidance to each student. ・Student age range: 6 to 15 years old. ・Class size: Up to 10 students, grouped by proficiency. ・Location: Online lessons are conducted from our office in Hatchobori, Tokyo. ・Schedule: Shifts consist of seven hours and 15 minutes of work with a 45-minute break (a total commitment of eight hours). Tuesday to Friday shifts are from 12:00 to 20:00, and Saturday shifts are from 10:00 to 18:00. GLEC classes emphasize fun and creativity. We seek instructors who can bring energy and humor to a virtual setting to keep young learners engaged. ◆ Job requirements (Native English Teacher) We are looking for new teachers who: ・Have native English-speaking proficiency* ・Have at least a two-year associates degree OR valid working visa ・Are independent and creatively minded, ready to innovate and adapt in any circumstance ・Can be team-oriented, passionate, enthusiastic, and creative in their approach to teaching children ・Have a strong sense of professionalism and are self-motivated ・Prior experience with children (teaching or otherwise) is preferred * We require applicants who meet the highest standards of fluency and can model nuanced, natural English. ◆ Details on Japanese English Teacher role ・Requirements: Native Japanese-speaking ability and conversational English ・Salary: ¥1,500 per hour ・Training Wage: ¥1,230 per hour (Training period: one month; subject to change based on performance) ・Hours: [Tue–Fri] 15:00–20:00 / [Sat] 10:00–18:00 ・Contract Type: Part-time / Hourly Employee ◆ Cover letter For all roles, please include the following information in your cover letter: ・Available starting date ・Closest train station to home (if living in Japan) ・Availability for an online interview during the next two weeks (JST) ** Interviews are typically conducted Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00 JST. ** Notes: ・To ensure your application is processed quickly, please submit only one application. If you are interested in multiple positions with YARUKI Switch Group/YARUKI Switch Career, please indicate this in your cover letter. ・Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.