J PREP Domestic College Preparation – Part-Time instructor in Tokyo

J PREP Domestic College Preparation – Part-Time instructor with highly competitive pay in Tokyo

J PREP’s Domestic College Preparation program is seeking qualified instructors to provide English instruction for motivated high school students aiming for top-level universities domestically.

Overview:

J PREP’s EA (English for Academic Purposes) Domestic College Preparation program is seeking to expand its pool of part-time instructors to accommodate our rapidly growing student population and expanding course listings. This is an ongoing search with candidates who successfully pass the initial screening being invited for an interview and a demo lesson. Those who pass the interview/ demo lesson will be offered training before taking on classes this academic year (2025) depending on our openings and instructor availability.

J PREP’s Domestic College Preparation is a three-year program for senior high school students. Its goal is to help our students gain admittance to competitive and ultra-competitive domestic universities and programs. As opposed to our other traditional cram schools, J PREP views the entrance exams as not the end of the students’ studies but as one important moment on the students’ journey to becoming global leaders in their chosen fields. Our students are extremely motivated, and we are seeking equally motivated, expert instructors to help them reach the next level.

Compensation:

• ¥5,000 per hour, following training at ¥2,000 per hour and a probation period at ¥3,500 per hour. Additionally, a flat ¥1,500 allowance hour will be paid per teaching block to arrive 15 minutes before class and to take care of additional administrative tasks if necessary.
• Duties may also include grading of students’ academic writing at ¥2,500 per hour; grading is done remotely.
• Transportation reimbursement
• Paid leave accrued after 6 months of employment, based on number of hours worked.

Working Conditions:

• Workdays typically in 3-hour blocks, 1-4 days per week. While other days may be available, we are looking for an instructor who can teach on Tuesdays.
• Lessons 45 weeks out of the year, with a consistent, set schedule for the entire academic year
• Lesson plans and curriculum provided
• Modern and comfortable work environment
• Opportunities to substitute available

Instructors will be expected to:

• Deliver quality English instruction targeting the 4 skills and critical thinking based on our teaching methods and materials.
• Mark and give advice on students’ academic writing.

We are seeking instructors who possess:

• at least a three-year bachelor’s degree.
• English proficiency.
• a valid working visa.
• a TESOL certificate, CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent experience
• experience teaching high-school-aged students; preferably in Japan. Ideally, this should be solo-teaching experience.
• some understanding of the entrance exam system in Japan or a willingness to learn.
• either (1) experience teaching test-preparation classes or (2) experience (or an interest) in CLIL methodology and teaching liberal arts subjects.

Instructors should be:

• dedicated to helping our students reach their academic goals.
• genuinely interested in education.
• willing to commit to at least a one-year contract.
• friendly, polite, and academically minded.
• reliable and punctual.

Preference will be given to:

• those who possess M.A. degrees in linguistics, TESOL, or other related fields.
• those with significant experience (3+ years) teaching high-school aged students.
We are looking for instructors who can grow with us and become valued members of our team. Hours available depend on class openings and instructor availability. For the right candidates, there are likely to be further opportunities to take on more responsibility in due course.

Applications should be directed to [email protected]. To apply, please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter (addressed to EA Domestic College All-English Hiring Manager) detailing your experience and interests as they relate to this position. Applications should include (EA All-English Part-time Instructor) in the subject line. We regret to inform you that due to the number of applications we receive only candidates who pass the initial screening will be contacted.

About J PREP

J PREP is a liberal arts after-school program based in Shibuya, with branches in Jiyugaoka, Kichijoji, Yotsuya, Yokohama, Mita, Myogadani, Azamino and Sakata (Yamagata Prefecture). J PREP was founded in 2012 by Jun Saito, a former assistant professor of political science at Yale University and the author of several recent bestselling books.
Our students are between the ages of 3 through 18 and attend top schools in and around Tokyo. Many of our students aspire to study abroad, attend university at high-ranking schools in the United States and other countries, or enter English-oriented domestic programs.

Our highly qualified faculty members are graduates of some of the top liberal arts programs in the US and internationally, and many hold advanced degrees.

J PREP is rapidly expanding. Our multimedia curriculum is intended to broaden students’ perspectives, and supplemental courses in various liberal arts disciplines (such as literature, economics, and science) are offered periodically. Our long-term mission is to better the overall quality of the Japanese educational system from the bottom up, rather than merely teaching conversational English or preparing students for entrance exams in Japan. As a majority of our faculty members have lived outside Japan, they understand the importance of English as a communication device. For the same reason, J PREP’s work environment is not confined by traditional Japanese corporate culture.