4-year University Degree Required - Children's English Teacher in Japan

Amity; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading English education company is seeking enthusiastic educators to teach children English in Japan. This full-time position requires a BA/BS degree and a love for working with kids. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain invaluable teaching skills and international business experience while maintaining regular communication with students and parents. This role offers fully subsidized housing, paid training, and a dynamic work environment. Relocation to Japan is mandatory.

Benefits

Subsidized, company-provided apartment

Contract completion bonus

Transportation stipend

Qualifications

• Speaks English at an idiomatic level.
• Completion of elementary, secondary and university education in English.
• Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Teach English conversation lessons to students ages 6 months to 18 years old.
• Plan creative lessons using Amity teaching methods.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding weekly lessons.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with children of various ages

Willingness to learn and apply Amity’s teaching methods

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Ability to work and contribute in a team environment

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

4-year University Degree Required - Children\'s English Teacher in Japan

South Africa

Location: Nationwide in Japan; Various locations on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu

Function: Teacher, Instructor (ELT, Conversational English)

Work Type: Full Time / Entry Level

• Salary increase with 2nd year contract, based on evaluation

Job Description

This position is located in Japan and requires relocating to Japan.

Information meetings and personal interviews are conducted by video conference.

Love kids? Want to live abroad? Discover the world of teaching English in Japan!

Amity is a leader in the field of English conversation education for children in Japan. For over four decades, Amity has provided international teaching opportunities for enthusiastic professionals who enjoy working with children.

Amity Teachers have the unique opportunity to gain invaluable teaching skills as well as international business experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree; all majors considered
• Speaks English at an idiomatic level
• Completion of elementary, secondary and university education in English
• Experience working with children of various ages
• Paid training
• Holidays and vacation periods
• Subsidized, company-provided apartment
• Contract completion bonus
• Transportation stipend

Other Helpful Attributes:

• Teaching experience or background in education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and apply Amity’s teaching methods
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and adapt to cultural differences
• Ability to work and make contributions in a team environment
• Commitment to student satisfaction and success

Position Expectations:

• Teach English conversation lessons to students ages 6 months to 18 years old
• Plan creative lessons using Amity teaching methods and materials
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding weekly lessons
• Interview and counsel prospective students
• Marketing Amity products and services
• Daily communication with students and parents in the branch school lobby
• Prepare progress records during specified periods throughout the school year

All applicants residing in Japan (native English speakers, Filipino or those or currently residing in the Philippines) may apply directly to Amity by sending inquiries to the recruiting team via the websites listed below. Domestic applicants will be handled by the Amity Japan Office. Please see our Japanese website for more information:

https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/native/

Additionally, non-Native (Japanese and non-Japanese) teachers with high level English ability and business-level Japanese fluency may also be considered for other teaching positions. Salary and employment stipulations will be different from the Native English Teacher position. Please see our Japanese website for more information at:

https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/

Candidates who submit Amity Applications with missing information may not be considered. We are not able to respond to all applications.

Please DO NOT contact or visit Amity branch schools directly, as they are not staffed to handle recruiting inquiries.

Please feel free to contact the recruiting offices with questions at any time during the application process. Contact information is available on our websites.