＊NEW＊ JSHS Physics Teacher, Matsumoto City (Nagano), Apr 2025

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<Closed as of 28 March 2025>

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Are you looking to teach 'real' teacher, rather than an ALT?

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Do you want to experience life in rural Japan?

 

Do you want to be more than just an assistant teacher?

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Do you want to use that physics background of yours in a Japanese school setting?

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Are you confident in your Japanese ability to give instruction in the classroom?

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If you can answer yes to the above, we might have something for you.

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A secondary school in the lovely city of Matsumoto is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated physics teacher starting in the 2025 academic year.

 

They are looking for a possible long term teacher, so this is a great opportunity for those who really want to become integrated into the Japanese school system.

 

The school is also conveniently accessible by public transportation, so there would be no hassle of commuting by car.

 

If you feel this is the right fit for you, apply with us right away!

*Only qualified candidates will be considered.

 

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
Contract type: Direct Hire
Annual salary: from ¥3,000,000 to ¥7,000,000 (includes bonuses) before tax + transportation
*Based on school's pay regulation
Working days: 5 days/week (annual variable working hours)
Working hours: 8:15-17:00
Insurance: Health insurance, Pension, and Employment Insurance
Benefits: dependent allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance (if renting), cold weather allowance (winter).

 

Duties:
-Teaching physics lessons in Japanese
-Lesson preparation
-Curriculum and material development
-Making, marking, and grading exams
-Attending meetings, school events, open schools and school ceremonies
-After school club
-Homeroom duties (special teaching permit provided)

-Doing other necessary things related with school, classes, and students 

 

Candidates must:
-have a bachelor's degree or higher related to physics
-have relevant teaching experience

-have at least JLPT N2 level
-be capable of making and implementing effective and interesting lessons
-be a dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic teacher who is interested in secondary school education
*visa renewal and/or status change available
**in order to apply for a valid visa (instructor status), non-native English speaking candidates must present either proof of having received education in the medium of English for at least 12 years, or 5 years of relevant teaching experience in the subject matter