Supporting your teaching career
in the Japanese school system
​*NEW* JSHS Subject Teachers, Tokyo, Apr 2026​
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We have started the hiring process for a client school for the 2026 academic year (April start).
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Our school is expanding their International Program with the intent of providing immersion English classes in various subjects. This would be a great opportunity to use your specialised background and education in a Japanese school setting. The position(s) can possibly lead to direct hire, and we will only consider teachers willing to be dedicated and teach at one school for the mid to long term. If you are qualified and this sounds like your calling, hit the apply button below or send in your updated resume and cover letter to recruit@educareer.jp
Contract period: April 1 2026 - March 31 2027
Contract Type: dispatch (haken) OR direct (chokusai)
Annual Salary: 3,840,000yen - 8,000,000 (before tax) + transportation
Working Days: 5 days week (within Mon to Sat)
Working Hours: 8:10-18:10
*variable-hour work system
Lessons: Up to 20 regular lessons a week
Subjects: ESL, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science
*please indicate the position you wish to apply for
Insurance: Social Insurance, employment insurance
Days off: Sunday and one weekday
Holidays: Summer vacation (about 1 week to 10days), Christmas Day, New Year's Holiday, 10days of Paid Leave
Duties
* Lesson preparation and teaching
* Material and curriculum development
* Making and grading regular and entrance exams
* Proctoring of exams
* After school club
* Attending meetings, school events, and school ceremonies including religious events
* Teaching supplementary lessons
* Preparation for overseas study program
* Homeroom
* Teacher Training
* Other duties related to school education
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Qualification Requirements
* Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably a major related to the subject in which you will be teaching)
* Minimum 3 years of RELEVANT teaching experience at secondary school
* Capable of working with the school's curriculum
* Knowledgable about the subject(s) assigned to teach
* Acceptance of a Christian work environment
* Conversational Japanese ability is a plus