After-school program English teacher

As one of the biggest education companies in Japan, YARUKI Switch Group has been changing lives for more than 40 years. Join our team as a teacher with our Kids Duo brand and empower young children to build language abilities, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Kids Duo has directly managed and franchise locations. Directly managed schools are owned and operated by YARUKI Switch Group. Franchise locations are owned and run by independent owners who have an agreement with YARUKI Switch Group. Now hiring in the following areas: ・Chiba ・Ibaraki ・Saitama ・Shiga ・and more ◆ What’s in It for You? ・Starting salary: ¥250,000–270,000 depending on experience ・Raise opportunities based on school performance ・Ten paid days of leave per year (after six months of employment), in addition to national holidays ・¥100,000 contract-renewal bonus upon successful completion of the contract ・Fully paid initial training, including accommodation and transportation reimbursement ・Work-related commuting costs reimbursed ・Social Security and Health Insurance provided ・Visa sponsorship and renewal support available ・Support with securing housing, opening bank accounts, and more * Some contract details may vary depending on location. ◆ Kids Duo: Teaching through creativity and fun Kids Duo focuses on fostering students’ confidence and abilities in English via interactive games and activities. Our motto is “Play in English, learn in English.” We create fun, safe, and comfortable environments where our students learn real, usable English. Kids Duo teachers lead large and small groups of students (ages 3 to 12) in a variety of highly active games and activities. This includes arts and crafts, music and dance, social studies, outdoor programs, and more. ◆ Teachers While we support teachers with an established curriculum and lesson plans, successful teachers grow and expand on these foundations by providing their own unique and original games and lesson ideas. Our approach allows for ample creative freedom to personalize your teaching style and inject passion and enthusiasm into your class. Working shifts are nine hours (including one-hour lunch break). Shifts generally fall between the hours of 9:00 to 20:00 from Monday to Friday (some weekend work may be required). A typical shift is from 11:00 to 20:00. ◆ We’re looking for awesome teachers! ・Native English Speakers* ・Have at least a 2-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 your approach to teaching children ・Have a strong sense of professionalism and are self-motivated ・Prior experience with children (teaching or otherwise) is preferred *Our curriculum puts emphasis on pronunciation and phonics practice. While we, of course, welcome English speakers from a variety of countries with varying dialects and accents, we ask that you are able to effectively teach and express these concepts in a phonetically natural English environment. Only applicants who can meet the highest standards of fluency will be considered. ◆ Cover Letter Please include the following information in your cover letter: ・Available starting date ・Preferred location(s) ・Closest train station to home (if living in Japan) ・Availability for an online interview during the next two weeks (in Japan Standard Time) ** Interviews are typically conducted Monday–Friday, between 10:00 and 18:00 JST. ** Notes: ・We accept only one application per candidate within a six-month period. If you are interested in multiple positions with YARUKI Switch Group brands, or would like to be considered for all open roles, please indicate this in your application. Submitting multiple applications will not increase your chances and may delay processing. ・While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates