Call for a Full-Time EFL Teacher (Foreign National)

Call for a Full-Time EFL Teacher (Foreign National)

Waseda Jitsugyo High School Attached to Waseda University (https://www.wasedajg.ed.jp) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated native-level English speaker to join our team as a full-time English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher. An EFL Teacher collaborates with Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) to enhance English language education and promote international understanding among students.

Employment Period

• From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (with the possibility of renewal)

Requirements

• Native-level English proficiency, preferably from one of the major native English-speaking countries.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Linguistics preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience teaching English (in a public school, private school, or as an ALT).
• TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification is preferred.
• Japanese communication ability (minimum JLPT N1 or equivalent preferred).
• Valid work visa in Japan.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and teach English classes (junior high and high school level), focusing on conversation, writing, presentations, and debate skills.
• Proofread, check, and edit teaching materials, worksheets, tests, exam questions, and answer keys from Japanese colleagues.
• Write and review exam items, including mock exams and entrance-test-style questions; ensure accuracy, appropriate distractors, and clarity.
• Collaborate with Japanese teachers in team-teaching sessions and curriculum planning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, school events, study-abroad programs, and after-school supplementary English conversation lessons.
• Develop lesson plans, prepare and grade exams, and give constructive feedback to students.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: ¥225,000/month (for a 22-year-old new graduate); commensurate with experience.
• Annual Bonus: Equivalent to three months’ salary.
• Social insurance, health insurance, and pension coverage included.
• Commuting allowance.
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid leave days after 6 months.

Work Hours & Schedule

• Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract (typically one year, renewable based on performance).
• Classes: 18 classes per week, each lasting fifty minutes, in cooperation with a Japanese teacher of English.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:30; occasional Saturdays, Sundays, or National Holidays for school events, including an entrance examination marking day. These occasions are kept to a minimum.

Required Materials

1. Resume/CV (with current contact information and photograph). Please submit your Resume/CV using the specified appended forms.
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy or Cover Letter.
3. Copy of Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral diploma (and/or transcript).
4. Proof of TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification (if applicable).
5. Copy of Japanese proficiency certification (if applicable).

Selection Steps

• 1st Stage: Document screening
• 2nd Stage: First interview and demo lesson or teaching simulation (in-person, in Japanese and English). Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025.
• 3rd Stage: Final interview (in-person, in Japanese). Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025.

How to Apply

Please send the required materials to the following address:

Hiring Manager Waseda Jitsugyo High School Attached to Waseda University 1-2-1 Hon-cho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo, 185-8505

Please clearly write “EFL Teacher—Application” in red ink on the front of the envelope.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Inquiries

Mail: [email protected]

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