Japan ESL Job

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  • Japan

ESL Job in Japan

Berkeley House Language Center is currently seeking vibrant and skilled ESL instructors to join our talented team of teachers to instruct our online lessons and various face-to-face courses at our school and/or corporate locations throughout the Kanto area from April 2026 or earlier.

[General Schedule & Conditions]
SCHEDULE:
– 5 days a week (Monday to Friday is the standard but could be adjusted)
– Hours will depend on assignment between 8:00 and 21:00.
– Approx. 25 teaching hours/week.

LOCATION:
・Berkeley House Language Center, Ichigaya School.
*Our clients’ venues are mainly in Tokyo/Saitama/Kanagawa/Chiba area.
*Online lessons can be taught from the school or other places with a good internet connection.

DUTIES:
– Work duties include the following but not limited to:
– Teach at various locations: Corporations, JHS/SHS, vocational schools, private lessons at our Ichigaya campus, etc.
– Teach a wide range of English Lessons: General English, business English, Test Preparation
– Participate in all training programs (Onboarding & Workshop, IELTS/TOEFL training, etc.)
– Attend meetings when necessary.
– Assist the Educational Department in developing materials, etc.

STUDENTS/CLASSES:
Our students include corporate office workers, professionals, and full time students preparing for or attending university.

TRAINING:
10 – 20 hours of training will be provided.

REMUNERATION:
260,000 yen/month guaranteed throughout the year

BENEFITS:
•Social insurance package.
•Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
•Paid holidays.
•Transportation fully reimbursed monthly.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will be:
• A native speaker of English.
• A dedicated team worker.
• In possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• International TESOL Diploma
• Blue Card (Working With Children Check)
• Japanese language skills are not required, but a plus.
• Experience teaching online is also a plus.

WHY WORK WITH BERKELEY HOUSE?
– We provide language learning services to various organizations, not only high schools but colleges/universities, corporations, government ministries, etc. There will be opportunities for our teachers to experience diversified types of classes in the future.

– At Berkeley House, we not only provide high quality language education to our clients
but we believe in the continuing professional development of our instructors to further
expand their teaching skills and field of expertise.

– We provide on-boarding training sessions, various pre-assignment trainings with our inhouse trainers/senior instructors, as well as specialized training in various standardized tests by our IELTS and TOEFL experts. We also provide periodical feedback from clients, followed by additional training or assistance if required.

– Our in-house trainers, curriculum department and the education department are always happy to work with you so that instructors can deliver their best possible lesson to our clients.

– Instructors can expect a friendly environment where there is open communication among instructors and with staff – a mentor instructor will be available to address any questions/concerns you may have, not only about teaching but also about working with Berkeley House, living in Japan, and about life in general if required. Seasonal events are planned for instructors to promote communication and socialization.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply for the position through our website at the link below.

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Only applicants who submit all documents and pass the initial screening will be contacted.