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English teacher at a kindergarten

“English Teacher at Nursery - Kyoto and Shiga”

English abroadKyoto and Shiga area · Japan

¥230,000 to ¥250,000 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,460 to $1,580 US dollars

Before you apply

A proper work visa with at least 6 months left.
Native-level English. Japanese is not required, and it is a plus.
A nursery, kindergarten, elementary or childcare licence is preferable.
For a start after December 2026, a Japanese background check is required.

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About this job

Full-time English instructors for pre-schools in Shiga and Kyoto, for ages 0 to 5.

At a glance

Students: Children from 0 to 5. students from 0 to 5 years of age
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 or 8:30 to 17:30, with a 1 hour break. Working Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00 or 8:30 to 17:30 (1H break time included)
Contract: Full-time, on a one-year contract that can be extended. Full-time teaching position on a one year contract, which can be extended each year.
Contract length: One year, and it can be extended. A permanent contract is possible after one year, depending on performance. one year contract, which can be extended each year. However there is the possibility to become a permanent employee after just one year in the company
Visa: A proper work visa with at least 6 months left. possess a proper work visa. Your current VISA should have at least 6 months left on it.

Details to confirm: Setting, Class size, Start date, Housing

Setting: The teaching setting is not described.
Class size: Class size is not specified.
Start date: No start date is listed.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.

Who can apply

Language: Native-level English. Japanese is not required, and it is a plus. Japanese is not required but definitely a plus.
Teaching certificate: A nursery, kindergarten, elementary or childcare licence is preferable. Teacher's license for nursery school, kindergarten ,elementary school or any child care license is preferable.
Also asked for: For a start after December 2026, a Japanese background check is required. For positions starting after December 2026, I agree to undergo a Japanese DBS check

Details to confirm: Degree, Experience

Degree: Degree requirements are not specified.
Experience: Experience 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: Health insurance, a pension, a transport allowance and a bonus twice a year.
Health insurance and Pension - Travel expenses covered up to ￥30,000/month - Bonus paid twice a year

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

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.
Employment and pay terms: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.

The school

The day: Two Shiga locations need a car. (Shiga) Konan area (car needed)

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support

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

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

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

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
Onboarding: Initial training and preparation are not described.
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.

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From the job posting

¥230,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month

Published pay terms ¥230,000 to ¥250,000 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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