Kids Duo ESL Teacher - Greater Tokyo Area
Yaruki Switch Group is currently accepting applications for our Kids Duo schools throughout the Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba)!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow the Kids Duo framework of lessons, while creatively developing your own personalized and unique approach to teaching
- Supervise and maintain the safety & well-being of students, model proper behavior, and teach fundamental social skills
- Cleaning and organizing
- Participate in occasional special events held on weekends/holidays (typically once per month; Halloween, Christmas, seasonal (Spring, Summer, and Winter), Spelling Bees, Speech Contests, etc.)
- Interaction with parents
- Promotional activities (handing out flyers, etc.)
Our Teaching Style
Kids Duo focuses on fostering students’ confidence and enthusiasm in English via interactive games and activities.
Our motto is “Play in English, Learn in English,” and with this mentality in mind, we strive to create a fun, safe, and comfortable environment in which our students learn usable, real-life English.
Kids Duo teachers take turns leading and supporting both large and small groups of students aged 3 to 12, a variety of highly active games and activities, including Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Social Studies, Outdoor programs, etc.
While a set curriculum and lesson plans for main activities are provided, teachers are expected to grow and expand on these foundations with their own unique and original games and lesson ideas; allowing ample creative freedom to personalize their teaching approach and inject passion and enthusiasm into your class.
Regular working hours fall within the hours of 9:00-20:30, Monday through Friday (occasional special events also held on weekends as well).
Application Process
- Application Submitted
- Screening Process (2-3 business days) *
- 1st Interview (Online)
- Introduction to School & 2nd Interview (In-Person/Online)
- Official Offer of Position
- On-Boarding / Visa Support (if necessary)
- Initial Training & School Placement
Who We Are
Yaruki Switch Group is the largest private education group in Japan, comprised of 8 total brands with more than 2,000 directly owned and franchise-managed schools nationwide. Leveraging 30+ years of industry experience, our English language schools – Kids Duo, WinBe, Kids Duo International, and I Kids Star – are specifically tailored for young learners, with a focus on teaching through fun, hands-on activities and exposure to practical, usable English!
Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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).
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Start Date | May 2024 |
| Eligible Candidates | ESL Instructor |
| Monthly Salary | USD 1885 - 2103 |
| Number of Vacancies | 20 |
Job Benefits
Note: Some contract details may vary depending on location. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Associate/2-year Diploma |
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