【Utsunomiya】Native English Instructor/No Japanese Required

【About Kids Duo】

Kids Duo is a fully English immersion after-school program for children ages 3–12.
Our mission is to nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity, and communication through experiential play—not textbooks.

We believe children learn best when:

✔ they can explore
✔ ask questions
✔ try new things
✔ express themselves
✔ fail safely & try again

It’s education as growth, not instruction.

【Why Join Us — Role Highlights】

• Teach in English only (no Japanese required)
• Weekdays-focused schedule (rare in education roles)
• Work with motivated K-6 learners
• Be part of a positive & international workplace
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
• Training & onboarding included
• Opportunity to build a long-term teaching career in Japan
• Japan-based global instructor community

【What You Will Do】

• Lead activity-based learning in English
• Engage students in conversation, games & projects
• Support independence & social skills development
• Communicate with parents & Japanese staff (English OK)
• Assist in events & seasonal activities
• Participate in pickup/bus duties
• Keep the environment safe, fun & welcoming

Not an ALT role — you teach, lead & interact directly.

【Why Teachers Choose Kids Duo】

• Full immersion curriculum — no grammar drilling
• Creative freedom — arts, music, theater, sports welcome
• Supportive & structured environment for new teachers
• Mission-driven education, not test-centered
• Ideal steppingstone to international schools & ECE careers
• Multicultural team + no Japanese required
• Clear training + onboarding + curriculum
• Real impact on students’ growth & confidence

【Work Conditions】

Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shifts: 10:00–19:00 / 11:00–20:00 (8h + 1h break)
Weekends: Off (5–6 Saturday/Sunday event days per year)

【Must have】

✔ Native-level English
✔ Currently residing in Japan
✔ Valid work visa or sponsorship eligibility
✔ Degree (2-year associate or higher) or unrestricted work visa

【Preferred Qualifications】

(Plus, not required)

＋ Teaching / childcare experience
＋ Coaching, tutoring, or activity leading
＋ Experience in early childhood or ESL
＋ Ability to work in a highly active environment
＋ Interest in education & child development

【Language Requirements】

English: Native 
Japanese: Not required
(Japanese-free environment for teaching)

【Paid Time Off / Holidays】

• Annual leave (10 days after 6 months)
• National holidays
• Year-end holidays
• 120+ days off per year

【Training & Onboarding】

• 6-day online training

• 10-day on-site OJT (Tokyo/Kanagawa)
  Accommodation & transportation covered

【Compensation & Benefits】

• Social insurance (full coverage)
• Transportation allowance
• Uniform provided (T-shirt)
• Staff break room
• Visa sponsorship for qualified candidates
• Long-term contract encouragement