Benesse BE studio

English teacher at a school

“Love Teaching? Start Your New Adventure with BE studio This Fall!”

English abroadTokyo and surrounding areas · Japan

¥264,000 to ¥275,000 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,670 to $1,740 US dollars

Before you apply

You need a valid work visa and must currently live in Japan.
Native-level English. Japanese is not required.
A bachelor's degree, required for immigration if it is needed.
A year or more of conversation-school or children's English teaching is preferred, not required.
A tourist or temporary visitor visa is not accepted.

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About this job

Small-group English lessons, with a Japanese lesson partner at each plaza.

you’ll teach small-group English lessons, work alongside supportive Japanese lesson partners

At a glance

Setting: Classrooms in Tokyo’s 23 wards. Location: Tokyo’s 23 Wards
Students: Children, in groups of up to 8. Teach groups of up to 8 students
Class size: Up to 8 students in a class. Teach a maximum of 8 students per class
Hours: 35 hours a week, generally 7 hours a day, with lessons generally between 9:00 and 21:00.
35 hours per week ・Generally 7 working hours per day ・Lessons are generally scheduled between 9:00 and 21:00, depending on your assigned schedule
Contract: Full-time. Position: Full-Time English Instructor
Start date: This fall. Start: This Fall
Housing: A relocation allowance may be discussed. Relocation allowance may be discussed depending on the situation
Visa: You need a valid work visa and must currently live in Japan.
Valid work visa ・Currently living in Japan

Details to confirm: Contract length

Contract length: Contract length is not specified.

Who can apply

Language: Native-level English. Japanese is not required. Japanese: Not required
Degree: A bachelor's degree, required for immigration if it is needed. Bachelor’s degree (required for immigration purposes if needed)
Experience: A year or more of conversation-school or children's English teaching is preferred, not required. 1+ year of Eikaiwa or children's English teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Also asked for: A tourist or temporary visitor visa is not accepted. No tourist or temporary visitor visa.

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate

Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per month. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.
Bonuses: Transport is fully covered. Transportation costs fully covered
Employment and pay terms: Social insurance. Social insurance (Shakai Hoken)

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

The classroom: Group lessons of 50, 60, 70 or 90 minutes. Deliver 50-, 60-, 70-, or 90-minute group English lessons
Materials: Lesson plans are provided and materials are prepared in each classroom. Lesson plans are provided, and teaching materials are prepared at each classroom.
Support: A Japanese lesson partner at every plaza. Work alongside a Japanese lesson partner at every plaza
The day: Weekend availability is required.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Get to know the learners, the curriculum and the school’s routines before planning the first lesson. Clear instructions, a manageable task and a way to check understanding are useful at any age. Find out who supports teaching and safeguarding, and how planning and marking fit into the timetable. Confirm housing, visa support and relocation arrangements separately; these are employer-specific.

Good to know before you apply

The demo lesson: You need to be available to interview in Tokyo. Available to interview in Tokyo
Onboarding: Training and guidance are provided. we’ll support you with training and guidance along the way.

Details to confirm: How applying works, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

How to apply

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From the job posting

¥264,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month

Published pay terms ¥264,000 to ¥275,000 Japanese yen per month

Questions to ask the employer

Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and when do I first see the flat?
Which visa will the school sponsor, and how long does the process usually take?
How many teaching periods a week, and how much planning time in the timetable?
When is the first salary paid after I arrive, and is there a settling-in payment?
Is there a co-teacher or an assistant, and who do I go to for classroom help?

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