We are an English immersion school in central Osaka, offering hands-on project-based learning to students ranging from beginners to returnees and advanced English speakers.
We are looking for a capable bilingual educator who enjoys teaching and is ready to take responsibility for daily school operations.
You will work closely with the director during onboarding and gradually become the main point of contact for day-to-day operations. This role suits someone who can build trusting relationships, make sound decisions, and follow through without needing step-by-step direction.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
• Plan and teach engaging lessons appropriate to students' ages, English proficiency, and learning goals.
• Monitor student progress and share useful feedback with families.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation and help maintain consistent teaching quality.
Parent Communication
• Handle routine parent inquiries and concerns in Japanese and English.
• Explain student progress, class options, and school policies clearly and thoughtfully.
• Welcome prospective families and coordinate trial lessons and follow-up.
School Operations and Team Coordination
• Coordinate daily teacher assignments, staffing adjustments, and class preparation.
• Lead brief team meetings and ensure clear communication and handovers.
• Keep schedules, student records, and outstanding tasks organized and up to date.
• Resolve routine operational issues and suggest practical improvements.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.
Decision-Making Responsibilities
You will be trusted to handle routine staffing adjustments, parent communication, and daily operational decisions within school policies.
Required Qualifications
• Native-level Japanese proficiency, including professional written communication.
• Strong spoken and written English, sufficient to teach confidently and collaborate with an international team.
• Experience teaching English to children and leading classes independently.
• Strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to children, parents, and colleagues.
• The ability to prioritize, exercise sound judgment, and take responsibility for completing tasks.
• Confidence using computers and other communication tools.
• A willingness to learn new systems and improve daily workflows.
• Availability to work five days per week, five hours per day.
• An interest in a long-term role combining teaching and school management.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience handling parent inquiries and concerns.
• Experience with young learners, circle time, English immersion, or project-based learning.
• EIKEN Grade Pre-1 or above, or equivalent English proficiency.
• Experience teaching EIKEN preparation classes.
• Experience studying or working overseas.
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We consider practical teaching and communication skills alongside qualifications. EIKEN exam fee support is available for staff wishing to obtain or advance their certification.
Programs and Students
Our programs include English conversation, after-school English immersion, private lessons, EIKEN preparation, and Saturday School.
We teach students from age 4 to adults, with a strong focus on children.
Employment and Schedule
• Part-time position.
• Start with a few hours per day, gradually increasing to approximately five hours per day, five days per week, for a total of around 25 hours per week.
• Regular working days and shift times will be agreed upon based on the school’s schedule.
• In-person work at our school in central Osaka.
Pay and Benefits
• ¥1,600–¥2,500 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skills.
• Performance-based pay reviews.
• Six-month probationary period.
• Transportation reimbursement of up to ¥1,000 per day.
• EIKEN exam fee support.
Location
Chuo-ku, Osaka
A five-minute walk from Kitahama Station
How to Apply
Please send
(1) your complete resume or CV in English or Japanese,
(2) a list of references,
(3) a 20-30 second audio recording introducing yourself in English,
(4) along with a brief statement describing:
• Your teaching experience.
• Why you are interested in combining teaching with school management.
• Your availability and earliest possible start date.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from educators who want to support students' growth and take an active role in running our school! Thank you.
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