Academic Instructor
We are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our tutoring and teaching team. All tutors have exceptional academic credentials and/or professional backgrounds, making Tokyo Academics one of the most inspiring educational organizations in Japan.
We have flexible hours to fit your schedule, whether you are a post-secondary student seeking meaningful part-time work to leverage your educational background or a working professional aiming to build a career in education/teaching. Full-time, part-time, remote, and/or in-person work arrangements are available.
*Visa sponsorship is provided for exceptional overseas applicants looking to relocate to Japan.
What you will be doing
(based on your background/capability and client needs)
Teaching and mentoring students both one-on-one and in classes.
Core Subjects include:
- Reading comprehension (elementary to AP/IB or equivalent)
- Writing (elementary to AP/IB or equivalent)
- Math (elementary to calculus)
- History (World, US, & European)
- Chemistry (AP/IB or equivalent)
- Physics (AP/IB or equivalent)
- Biology (AP/IB or equivalent)
- Standardized Test Prep (SAT/ACT, SSAT/ISEE, etc.)
Our students range from elementary, middle, and high school.
We do our best to match you with students in your preferred subject areas (please indicate in your application).
- Following an adaptively rigorous approach to learning with the flipped classroom method as inspiration.
- Participating in and developing innovative courses (e.g. robotics, programming, study strategies).
- Managing the cases of your students: scheduling, goal tracking, parent communication, escalation on needs and concerns, etc.
- Working towards opportunities for greater responsibility and commensurate compensation.
Career Prospects
Entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the classroom, for those motivated and capable.
Future career path opportunities within Tokyo Academics divisions, such as college counseling, curriculum development, and STEM research mentorship.
Longer length of service at TA yields further career development and greater yearly compensation.
Work Hours
Work hours will align with the schedules of students in Tokyo, Japan. Typical hours of operation are from 4pm to 10pm JST on weekdays, and 9am to 9pm JST on weekends.
Tokyo Academics also has students across the world in the US, Europe, Australia, etc. Matching with students in these regions may yield more favorable working hours for remote candidates.
All classes and lessons are conducted in English.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
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Location | Tokyo (Remote or In-person), Japan |
Start Date | August 2021 |
Eligible Candidates | District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor |
Student Level | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
Monthly Salary | USD 1700 - 6000 |
Number of Vacancies | 25 |
Qualifications and Requirements
Education Required | Bachelor |
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