Dream Lab is an established children's programming and robotics school in Kita-ku, Tokyo, currently serving over 30 students aged 4–12.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial English educator to develop and manage a new English education division within our school.
This is not a traditional teaching position. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership of an educational project, build a student base and grow an English academy without having to invest in their own premises or equipment.
The opportunity
We already have an additional floor fully equipped and ready to accommodate English classes, along with teaching materials, furniture, an existing parent community and an established school infrastructure.
The initial plan is to launch:
Saturday School: Morning educational activities, followed by English classes in the afternoon.
Sunday English Academy: Phonics, reading, writing, grammar, conversation and EIKEN preparation.
There is also an opportunity to progressively develop and manage our weekday English After-School Club.
The partnership
We propose a 50/50 revenue-sharing arrangement.
Dream Lab provides:
Fully equipped classrooms and facilities.
Teaching materials and equipment.
Existing school infrastructure and parent network.
Marketing and business support.
The partner takes responsibility for:
Developing the English curriculum and programmes.
Teaching and organising classes.
Attracting and enrolling new students.
Communicating with parents.
Managing the day-to-day English programme.
The idea is to start with weekends and gradually expand as the programme grows.
Who we are looking for
Experience teaching English to children.
Familiarity with the Japanese education market.
Knowledge of EIKEN, phonics or children's English programmes is a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently.
Japanese language ability is an advantage, but not essential.
Location
Dream Lab – Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
If you are an English teacher who has considered starting your own school or educational programme in Japan but doesn't want the initial investment and operational burden, this could be an interesting opportunity.
Please contact us with a short introduction about yourself, your teaching experience and your interest in the project.
We would be happy to arrange a meeting and show you the school.
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