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Job ID : 1499600 Date Updated : December 4th, 2024
Shiga Schools|JAPAN RESIDENTS ONLY

Kids Duo Full-Time English Teacher ◆Native English Speakers◆

Hiring Company Kids Duo - Daycare and afterschool care program
Location Shiga Prefecture
Job Type Contract
Salary 3 million yen ~ Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Kids Duo Schools in Shiga Prefecture is currently looking for passionate and enthusiastic teachers to join our team!

■ Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Follow the Kids Duo framework of lessons, while creatively developing your own personalized and unique approach to teaching
  • Supervise and maintain the safety & well-being of students, model proper behavior, and teach fundamental social skills
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Participate in occasional special events held on weekends/holidays (typically once per month; Halloween, Christmas, seasonal (Spring, Summer, and Winter), Spelling Bees, Speech Contests, etc.)
  • Interaction with parents
  • Promotional activities (handing out flyers, etc.)

■ What We Offer

  • Starting monthly salary of ¥250,000 ~ ¥270,000
  • Fully-paid comprehensive initial training, in addition to regular training workshops throughout the year
  • Salary & career advancement opportunities based on performance
  • 10 paid days of leave/year (after 6 months of employment), in addition to national holidays
  • Work-related commuting costs reimbursed (transportation allowance MAX 50,000)
  • Social Security & Health Insurance
  • Visa sponsorship and renewal support

* Some contract details may vary depending on location.

■ Who We Are
Yaruki Switch Group is the largest private education group in Japan, comprised of 8 total brands with more than 2,000 directly owned and franchise-managed schools nationwide. Leveraging 30+ years of industry experience, our English language schools – Kids Duo, WinBe, Kids Duo International, and i Kids Star – are specifically tailored for young learners, with a focus on teaching through fun, hands-on activities and exposure to practical, usable English!

■ Our Teaching Style
Kids Duo focuses on fostering students’ confidence and enthusiasm in English via interactive games and activities. Our motto is “Play in English, Learn in English,” and with this mentality in mind, we strive to create a fun, safe, and comfortable environment in which our students learn usable, real-life English.

Kids Duo teachers take turns leading and supporting of both large and small groups of students aged 3 to 12, a variety of highly active games and activities, including Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Social Studies, Outdoor programs, etc.

While a set curriculum and lesson plans for main activities are provided, teachers are expected to grow and expand on these foundations with their own unique and original games and lesson ideas; allowing ample creative freedom to personalize your teaching approach and inject passion and enthusiasm into your class.

Regular working hours fall within the hours of 9:00-20:30, Monday through Friday (occasional special events also held on weekends as well).

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Entry Level
Minimum English Level Native (Amount Used: English Only)
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Job Requirements

  • English: Native level
  • Japanese: None
  • Must currently reside in Japan
  • Proficiency in English at a native level
  • Should be team-oriented, friendly, and able to adapt to a highly active work environment
  • Previous work experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields is preferred
  • Minimum of a 2-year associate degree (or equivalent) or an unrestricted working visa
  • Visa sponsorship available

■ Application Process

  • Application Submitted
  • Screening Process (3-5 business days) *
  • 1st Interview (Online)
  • Introduction to School & 2nd Interview (In-Person/Online)
  • Official Offer of Position
  • On-Boarding / Visa Support (if necessary)
  • Initial Training & School Placement

Job Location

  • Shiga Prefecture

Work Conditions

Job Type Contract
Salary 3 million yen ~ Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Education

Job Category

  • Education > Instructor, Teacher, Coach
  • Sales > Other (Sales)
  • Translation and Interpretation > Translator
  • Translation and Interpretation > Interpreter
  • Other > Other

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees)