ECC Foreign Language Institute

English teacher at a language centre

“English Teacher (Japan)”

English abroadJapan

¥280,300 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,780 US dollars

Before you apply

ECC cannot interview candidates in Japan who hold tourist or working holiday visas.
A native speaker of English, schooled in English from grade 1 to the end of high school.
A bachelor’s degree in any subject.
Enough money to relocate to Japan, at least ¥300,000 Japanese yen.

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About this job

ECC, founded in Osaka in 1962, is one of Japan’s largest language schools, with over 140 schools.

ECC Foreign Language Institute is one of Japan’s largest, oldest and most trusted language schools.

At a glance

Hours: A 35 hour week. 35-hour week, earning ¥280,300 per month plus annual performance stipend.
Applicant location: ECC cannot interview candidates in Japan who hold tourist or working holiday visas. Note: ECC is unable to offer interviews within Japan to candidates on Tourist or Working Holiday visas.
Contract length: At least one contract year. Commitment of at least one contract year of employment
Start date: Positions start in Japan from early 2027. Recruiting now for positions starting in Japan in early 2027 and onward.
Housing: ECC helps you find housing. We'll help you find comfortable, affordable housing.

Details to confirm: Setting, Students, Class size, Contract, Visa

Setting: The teaching setting is not described.
Students: The posting does not specify learner ages or class format.
Class size: Class size is not specified.
Contract: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
Visa: The posting does not confirm visa support.

Who can apply

Native English speakers only

Native speaker of English (grade 1 through completion of high school conducted with English as the main language of instruction)

Language: A native speaker of English, schooled in English from grade 1 to the end of high school. Native speaker of English (grade 1 through completion of high school conducted with English as the main language of instruction)
Degree: A bachelor’s degree in any subject. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
Also asked for: Enough money to relocate to Japan, at least ¥300,000 Japanese yen. Sufficient funds available for relocating to Japan (At least ¥300,000)

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate, Experience

Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.
Experience: Experience requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: A monthly salary, plus an annual performance stipend.

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

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Bonuses: The posting does not confirm any bonuses.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
Support: Staff support is not described.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

General teaching guidance

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

A language centre may teach different ages, levels and goals across its courses. Find out which groups are yours, what materials you will use and how the timetable works. Build lessons around a clear communication task and give learners useful feedback. Ask about split shifts, preparation time, travel between locations and support for new teachers before accepting.

Good to know before you apply

How applying works: You attend a one day recruiting session in person. Availability to attend a 1-day recruiting session in person
Onboarding: Training in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya, with a set curriculum and lesson plans. Well-developed curriculum / lesson plans + comprehensive training in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya.

Details to confirm: The demo lesson, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
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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Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.

Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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From the job posting

35-hour week, earning ¥280,300 per month plus annual performance stipend.

Published pay terms ¥280,300 Japanese yen per month

Questions to ask the employer

Is the pay a monthly salary or an hourly rate, and what happens when a class is cancelled?
How is the timetable built, and how long is the gap in the middle of the day?
Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and which visa do you sponsor?
How many teaching hours a week, and are Saturdays included?
Is there training on your method before my first class, and is it paid?

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