Supporting your teaching career
in the Japanese school system
​*DIRECT HIRE* JSHS ELA Teacher, Gunma, Aug 2025
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Private secondary school in Gunma Prefecture is urgently looking for an English Language Arts teacher who is willing to commit mid to long term. If teaching English Language Arts is your passion, and you've decided to make Japan your second home for a while, this would be a wonderful opportunity.
Starting date: Aug 1, 2025 - July 31, 2027
*First year is probationary period
Annual salary: 3,700,000 - 7,100,000yen (before tax)
*Based on school's pay scale
Working days: Monday to Friday + some weekend work
Working hours: 8:15-17:00
Class content: MYP English Acquisitions
Holidays: 20 days paid leave and New Year's Holiday (Dec 29- Jan 3)
Insurance: Private school insurance plan and employment insurance
Allowances: Transportation and Housing (there are some eligibility requirements)
[Work Duties]
* Preparing and teaching lessons (English Language Arts)
* Curriculum and material development
* Making and marking exams
* Essay corrections
* Teaching seasonal courses
* Preparing and teaching seasonal courses and open schools
* Attending meetings, school events, and school ceremonies
* Accompanying school excursions
* School club activity
* Homeroom duties
[Qualification Requirements]
* Must have a bachelor's degree or higher
* Must have a secondary school teacher's license (English)
* Minimum 2-year experience teaching the subject at the secondary level
* Must be capable of working off a curriculum, and also capable of tentative curriculum development
* Must currently reside in Japan and have a valid visa
* Familiarity with the IBMYP is a plus
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If you are qualified and interested, please send in your updated resume and cover to recruit@educareer.jp
*Only qualified candidates will be considered