"EduCareer" Recruiting English teachers for private schools in Japan with an emphasis on direct-hire contracts. Our Job Board may hole your next teaching position to teach in Japan.

Choosing a career path can be difficult, which is why at EduCareer we aim to give you the information you need to make the right decision for you. See the working style options above for more details then why not register for a consultation?

2016/07/08: Elementary/Junior High School English Teacher in Saitama (Sept 2016)
2016/06/27: Education Developer / English Admin in Nakano, Tokyo
2016/05/02: Accepting Candidate Inquiries

2016/06/12: Why are buffets called "Viking" and staplers called "Hotchkiss"?
2016/05/16: The English of Science
2016/04/11: What are the roots of English intonation?
2016/03/06: Tops Down, Bottoms Up!
2016/02/15: Is "texting" even English? Should you teach it?
2016/01/21: Did you know English isn't native to England?
2015/11/20: Recruit your students to be English Police
2015/10/19: Do students learn better while standing up?


EduCareer has the information, expertise and experience to enable you to make the right career choice. After careful consultation we aim to match candidates to the position most suited to them.


We actively support direct hire contracts between schools and teachers when mutually agreeable to both parties. Direct hire contracts are aimed at those who plan to stay in Japan long term and are committed to a career in education


We have a wide range of teaching subject and teaching style opportunities within the Japanese school system. The majority of our teachers are not ALTs they are solo teachers responsible for all aspects of their class.