English Spot (ES) Language School is accepting applications for a full-time English teacher, for kids and adults, at its IMAZATO SCHOOL, for a 3 MONTH and ONE WEEK contract, from December 16, 2025 to December 20, 2025, and continuing from January 6, 2026 to March 31, 2026, with a one-week paid training in late November or the first week of December of 2025. (Our current teacher is taking a 3-month paternity leave.)
TRANSPORTATION: This is paid for, in addition to salary, up to 1,000JPY round-trip, per day.
COVERAGE: Full-time Teachers, even for 3 months, will be covered by Shakai Hoken (health insurance and pension).
APPLYING: TO APPLY, please send us your CV and Cover Letter, and address your Cover Letter to the school principal. Applicants not fitting the needs for this position may still be considered for currently available part-time positions at ES, as well.
WHY TEACHERS ENJOY, AND WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR, THIS POSITION:
SMALL CLASSES: There are up to 6 regular students per class. Classes are manageable and a teacher can focus on each of the students' needs.
SMALL SCHOOL: ES is a small, non-chain school, independently owned and run. Everybody knows everybody. Each member of ES is a big, important and valued part of the school.
TEACHING EASE: Classes are divided according to level and age through high school, and by level for adults.
TEACHING SATISFACTION: Teachers have the same students each week and are responsible for and can see (and feel great about) their students' progress.
TEACHER INPUT MATTERS: Teachers can use their ideas and skills to design their own lesson plans, based on ES goals. They also play an integral role in helping to further develop the curriculum.
SUPPORT: ES staff, teachers, and the principal are readily available to help out.
What do you need to become a part of ES?
A matching schedule.
Love of teaching: ES wants teachers passionate about teaching and education.
Enthusiasm: ES is looking for teachers with high energy, who always have a positive outlook, and can bring out the best in their students, co-workers and staff!
Professionalism: Teachers are expected to represent the school, and their own culture, to the highest degree.
Adaptability: Teachers must be willing and able to receive training and be able to teach and adapt to the variety of classes we teach at ES, and to the various needs of the students.
Experience: Experience in a similar environment is preferred, as well as knowledge of the Eiken. Entry-level applications are, of course, also accepted, provided the teacher is very willing and very able to learn!
We are looking forward to receiving your application, NOW!
Please continue to apply as late as mid-December, as other positions may be available.