HOPPA is hiring full-time English teachers for preschool locations across Tokyo, Chiba and Kanagawa. Teachers work with children aged 0–5 in a warm early-childhood environment.
Responsibilities:
• Teach fun and engaging English lessons.
• Participate in daily routines, story time, songs and play.
• Support Japanese staff with school activities and classroom tasks.
Requirements:
• Native-level English with clear pronunciation.
• Must currently reside in Japan.
• Valid Japanese work status, such as Spouse, Specialist in Humanities, Long-Term Resident or Permanent Resident.
• Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and a positive attitude.
• Japanese is not required, but is an advantage.
• Monthly salary: ¥245,000 for university graduates or ¥235,000 for non-graduates.
• Regional allowance of ¥9,000–¥19,000 per month, depending on area.
• Two annual bonuses, paid in June and December.
• One-year renewable full-time contract with the possibility of permanent employment after one year based on performance.
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend teaching except special events.
• 10 paid vacation days after six months, plus a paid birthday holiday.
• Most national holidays off.
• Health insurance and pension enrollment.
• Commuting costs covered up to ¥30,000 per month.
• Visa extension support and visa sponsorship.
• Free Japanese lessons.
• Career progression opportunities, including veteran teacher, trainer and leader roles.
HOPPA is an early childhood education and childcare network operated within the Kyoshin Group. Founded in 2011, HOPPA operates nursery schools, kindergartens and certified early childhood education centers across Japan. Its educational approach combi... Read More
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