Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. (株式会社興学社)
English teacher at a language centre
“<Fall 2026 Start!> Full-time After School English Teacher – Tokyo/Kanagawa”
¥260,000 to ¥343,000 Japanese yen
Per month
About $1,650 to $2,170 US dollars
Before you apply
- You must live in Japan, and visa sponsorship is available.
- Native-level English. Basic Japanese is preferred.
- Experience with small children is especially welcome.
- You need to be available for an in-person interview in Japan.
About this job
An after-school English post at the school's Sagamiono campus.
New hires will become part of a small and close-knit team teachers at our school in Sagamiono, Kanagawa.
Who can apply
- Language
- Native-level English. Basic Japanese is preferred.
English: Native level Japanese: Basic (preferred)
- Experience
- Experience with small children is especially welcome.
people who love working with kids and have experience are especially welcome
- Also asked for
- You need to be available for an in-person interview in Japan.
Available for an in-person interview in Japan
Details to confirm: Degree, Teaching certificate
- Degree
- Degree requirements are not specified.
- Teaching certificate
- Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.
Pay and payment terms
- How pay is worked out
- A fixed monthly base for staff with a bachelor's degree, plus a JLPT allowance and an evaluation bonus after completion.
Fixed monthly base salary of¥280,000 for staff with a Bachelors degree. Also available: JLPT (up to ¥10,000/month) & Evaluation-based bonus post-completion
- Employment and pay terms
- Health insurance enrolment.
Health insurance enrollment
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
- Materials
- Teachers plan their own lessons inside the school's curriculum.
all teachers having the freedom to plan their own lessons and tailor them to their students' needs while being guided by our overall curriculum
- Support
- Regular training, and mentors for advice.
We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice.
Details to confirm: The classroom, The day
- The classroom
- The classroom 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
- Send a resume and a cover letter.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter.
- Onboarding
- Regular training, and mentors for advice.
We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice.
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
- Sign in or create a free Plain Chalk account to save this job or open the application link.
- Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
- 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.
The original posting is quoted below.
From the job posting
¥260,000 ~ ¥343,000 / Month
Published pay terms ¥260,000 to ¥343,000 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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