Little California English

English teacher at a language centre

“Part-time Kids English Teacher(s) Sought for Private lessons and tiny group lessons”

English abroadTachikawa · Japan

¥2,000 to ¥2,200 Japanese yen

Per hour

About $13 to $14 US dollars

Before you apply

You must have native-level English and currently live in Japan. Visa renewal support is available case by case for teachers already in Japan.
English as a first language, or the native equivalent.
You must be legally allowed to work in Japan. Working Holiday applicants are welcome.

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About this job

A small, at-home English school.

At a glance

Setting: A small, at-home English school in west Tokyo. a small, at-home, American-owned English school.
Class size: Up to 6 students, usually 2 or 3, or a private lesson. Very small classes – max 6 students, usually 2–3 or private
Hours: Monday to Wednesday are afternoon and evening shifts in Tachikawa or Kunitachi, from about 15:30 or 16:30 until 18:30 to 20:30.
Mondays 16:30 - 20:30 pm (3 or 4 hours, Tachikawa) Tuesdays 16:30 - 18:30/19:30 or 17:40 - 20:30 pm (2 - 3 hours, Kunitachi) Wednesdays 15:30 - 20:30 pm (5 hours, Tachikawa)
Contract: Part-time.
Start date: Now, or next month. Start now or next month
Visa: You must have native-level English and currently live in Japan. Visa renewal support is available case by case for teachers already in Japan.
Must have native-level fluency and be currently living in Japan. * Visa renewal support is available case-by-case for teachers already in Japan.

Details to confirm: Students, Contract length, Housing

Students: The posting does not specify learner ages or class format.
Contract length: Contract length is not specified.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.

Who can apply

Language: English as a first language, or the native equivalent. Speak English as a first language, or native-equivalent
Also asked for: You must be legally allowed to work in Japan. Working Holiday applicants are welcome. Are legally allowed to work in Japan (Working Holiday welcome)

Details to confirm: Degree, Teaching certificate, Experience

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

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: Paid by the hour. ¥2,000–¥2,200 per hour
Bonuses: Transport is fully reimbursed. Full transportation reimbursement (Suica/Pasmo)

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

Materials: Lesson plans, materials and training are provided. All lesson plans, materials, and training provided
The day: Saturday is 11:00 to 18:00 in Tachikawa, 5 or 6 hours. Thursday and Friday are also afternoon shifts.
Thursdays 16:30 - 20:30 or 17:40 - 20:30 pm, (2 or 3 hours, Tachikawa) Friday 15:30 - 19:30 or 16:30 - 19:30 pm (2 - 4 hours, Kunitachi) Saturdays 11:00 - 18:00 pm (5 - 6 hours, Tachikawa)

Details to confirm: The classroom, Support

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Support: Staff support is not described.

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 short note, a recent photo, your starting station, your visa type and expiry, the days you can work, and a resume.
To apply, please send 1. A short note on why you'd like to work with us 2. A recent photo 3. Your starting station 4. Visa type and expiry date 5. Days and hours that you can work 6. Your resume
The demo lesson: An in-person interview follows a first phone or online interview. Interviews will be conducted in person after an initial phone/online interview.
Onboarding: Training is provided. All lesson plans, materials, and training provided

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

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

¥2,000 ~ ¥2,200 / Hour

Published pay terms ¥2,000 to ¥2,200 Japanese yen per hour

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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