Wishborn English Academy is searching for kindhearted, hard-working and dedicated native English speakers to work as EFL teachers in our English conversation schools in Wakayama Prefecture beginning training in December and beginning teaching from January 2026. Candidates should be located in or near the cities of Wakayama or Arida in Wakayama Prefecture.
Wishborn is serious about English education. Using a variety of curriculums and materials for the different ages we teach, we strive to offer the highest quality classes possible to our students in Wakayama Prefecture.
Our teachers teach students of all ages ranging from babies to seniors. Teachers are responsible for planning and preparing fun, energetic and focused lessons using the appropriate curriculum and materials for each student and class.
Lessons are taught at our schools, local kindergartens, public and private schools, businesses and community centers. Because of the many places we teach, all teachers need to have an IDP or Japanese driver’s license. Each teacher’s schedule is unique. This position will be teaching 3 days per week in the cities of Wakayama and Arida. , but all have a 5-day a week base with up to 18 hours of regularly scheduled work time per week.
Qualifications:
-Native English Speaker
-University degree (bachelors)
-International driver’s permit or Japanese driver’s license
-past experience teaching or working with children is a plus
-hard-working, flexible, focused
-passionate about EFL teaching
-creative and energetic
Benefits/salary:
-up to 150,000 yen per month
-yearly performance based raises
-transportation reimbursement for work related travel
-paid vacation
-1-year renewable contracts
To apply, please send an e-mail with CV/resume, photo, and letter of introduction.