Part-Time English Kindergarten Teacher | Weekday Mornings | ¥3,570/hr | Kansai

🏢Company ECC has been a leader in the English education industry for over 60 years. Our Children’s Education Department has provided stable and long-term employment for more than 30 years. We are consistently ranked among the top three English schools in Japan and are number one in student enrollment nationwide. 👩‍🏫Position The Children’s Education Department partners with privately owned kindergartens and nursery schools to deliver high-quality English programs for young learners. We dispatch foreign teachers to teach students aged 1–6 at client schools primarily located in West Japan, including Osaka, Hyogo, Wakayama, and Shiga prefectures. This role offers flexible weekday morning scheduling, making it well suited for candidates seeking supplemental income, freelance work, or a schedule that accommodates parenting or academic commitments. 📍Locations We work with kindergartens and nurseries throughout the greater Kansai area. Teaching assignments are determined based on the applicant’s current place of residence. Example areas include: Osaka: Sakai, Kishiwada, Matsubara, Tondabayashi, Osaka City Hyogo: Sanda, Himeji, Kakogawa, Nishiwaki, Kobe City Wakayama: Hashimoto, Koya, Wakayama City Shiga: Otsu, Moriyama, Maibara City 📝Curriculum and Teaching Materials All curriculum and teaching materials are provided by ECC. Teachers are not required to prepare their own curriculum or use personal teaching materials, making this a great position for newer teachers. ⌚Work Time Exact working hours may vary depending on the needs of each kindergarten. In general, lessons are held during morning hours. Example schedules: 9:30 AM – 11:40 AM 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM 👔Additional Work Opportunities In addition, the ECC Children’s Education Department collaborates with the ECC Junior Department to provide English teachers for special event lessons and English evaluation exams conducted on weekends and national holidays. Teachers hired for this position may be eligible for additional paid work opportunities through the ECC Junior Department. 💼Benefits - Stable, long-term, part-time employment with a well-established company - ¥3,570/hr plus reimbursement of travel costs - Flexible weekday morning scheduling based on availability - All teaching materials and curriculum provided by ECC - Comprehensive paid training prior to classroom placement - Ongoing support and professional development from native English-speaking coordinators - Additional travel compensation for assignments requiring longer commutes - Opportunities for weekend and national holiday event work ✅Requirements - Legally allowed to work in Japan - Currently residing in the Kansai area - Experience with teaching young learners - Native proficiency of English 📝 Application Select “Apply for this job” to begin the application process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Qualified applicants will be invited to attend remote hiring sessions on the following possible dates: Morning Sessions (10:00–12:00) 11/9 Mon 11/12 Thu 11/13 Fri 11/19 Thu 11/20 Fri Afternoon Sessions (15:00–17:00) 11/10 Tue 11/13 Fri 11/16 Mon 11/19 Thu 11/20 Fri Thank you for your understanding.