Supporting your teaching career
in the Japanese school system
​Teaching Positions (Full Time / Part Time / Substitute), All Prefectures
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Recruiting season for April 2026 has begun! Reach out to us and let us know your status for the next academic year. We're more than happy to chat about what you're looking for from here on, be it immediate, 2026 April, or 2026 August/September positions. Hope to hear from you soon.
The majority of our positions are for English communication classes, but recently there has been a rise in immersion and subject teaching. If you are a dedicated, passionate, and energetic teacher, apply with us now for a chance to talk about your background and preferences. We'd love to see what we can do for you in the next academic year.
Having an interview with us would help speed up the application process when a potential and suitable position opens up in the future. Whether it be full time, part time, substitute or a one off position, we look forward to connecting with you.
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Click the apply button below or email (recruit@educareer.jp) us your updated resume and cover letter for screening.
*Note that we will only proceed with an interview if successfully screened.
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<SAMPLE WORK CONDITIONS FOR OUR FULL TIME POSITIONS>
Contract: freelance or dispatch (gyomuitaku or haken)
*depends on the client school
Period: 2026 Apr ~ 2027 Mar
Work Days: Mon ~ Sat (Sunday + 1 weekday off)
Work Hours: 8:00 ~ 17:00
*give or take depending on the school schedule
Classes: Up to 20 lessons/week
Compensation: from 280,000JPY (before tax) / mth + transportation reimbursement
Insurance: Social insurance and employment insurance
*under dispatch (haken) contracts only
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<SAMPLE WORK DUTIES FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS>
-preparing and teaching up to 20 lessons/week
-developing curriculum and material
-homeroom or assistant homeroom teacher duties
-test making, marking, assessment
-supervising during exams
-teaching supplementary lessons
-accompanying students on school excursions
-preparing study abroad program
-after school club activity
-attending meetings and teacher training
-attending school events, open school, and school ceremonies
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Candidates must:
-have a bachelor's degree or higher
-have 2 years minimum of relevant teaching experience
-be capable of making and implementing interesting and engaging lessons
-have a good understanding of Japanese culture and school work life
