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Current Jobs at Kohgakusha

Kohgakusha is searching for creative and enthusiastic teachers of English for the positions listed below. Although we have some adult classes (including those at our PEG division, teaching students aged from 1.5 years old to adults) most of our students are kids. This means if you are experienced and love work-ing with kids we want to hear from you! Joining Kohgakusha can help you build a career in educa-tion while working with great people in a really nice atmosphere.

If you want to have new experiences in Japan and enjoy interacting with people, especially kids, then Kohgakusha is the ideal place for you!

Requirements

Love working with kids
Native-level English speaker
Energetic and enthusiastic
An understanding of cultural differences
Valid working visa*
Commitment to the position for at least one year
Available for an in-person interview in Japan

* Applicants who do not hold a working visa may be considered for advance recruitment ahead of the spring semester.

Current Jobs List

★Part-time English Kindergarten Teacher －Osaka-Kansai－ Mon~Fri

Date Posted:	July 7th, 2026
Position/Location:	Part-time English Kindergarten Teacher in Osaka & Kansai area
Start Date	Immediate Start
Details:	🗻 Recruiting Creative & Enthusiastic English Teachers For Our Kids! 🗻 Since we take care of small children, people who love working with kids and have experience are especially welcome! Join us in teaching English to kids! We are based in Senri-Chuo in the Toyonaka area of Osaka and work in different kindergartens spread throughout the Kansai area. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Our teachers form a tight-knit team and have a group of bilingual Japanese staff who are always there to offer support and assistance. We work together to let our kids have fun, learn English, and build confidence in their language skills! 🏫 Since our teachers go to different kindergartens, they are very independent but collaborate and work together as a team often. ✨ We encourage our teachers to try new approaches, with all teachers having the freedom to plan their own lessons and tailor them to their students’ needs while being guided by our overall curriculum. As well as helping our students work, we strive to create an environment where our teachers can grow too. We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice. We also have seasonal events, trips, and a lot of fun! ＜Requirements＞ ✅ Must love working with kids! ✅ Native-level English speaker ✅ Energetic and enthusiastic ✅ Good understanding of cultural differences ✅ Valid working visa ✅ Commitment to stay in the position for at least one year or longer ✅ Available for an in-person interview in Japan ＜Job Openings＞ ⭐ 【Kindergarten teacher】 – Location: Senri-Chuo, Osaka (千里中央) — The main office is located in Senri-Chuo, Osaka (20 mins from Umeda) — We work in contracted kindergartens that are located around the Kansai region 🗓️ Immediate start 📕 Class Types and Average Class Size: – Morning Class: bigger classes (25~35 students) (10-30mins) – Afternoon: smaller classes (3~10 students) (50-60mins) ＜Position Details＞ 💼 Work conditions: – Shifts on a part-time basis, Monday to Friday – Potential work hours are between 8am and 6pm. – Shifts and working hours can be arranged through discussion 💮 Perfect for someone who wants to work part-time during the daytime on weekdays. 📋Please specify if you wish to apply to a part-time position in your application! ＜How To Apply＞ Please submit a resume and a cover letter. Your resume should include any relevant paid or voluntary experience highlighting your teaching credentials. We love to hear about your achievements in a teaching role. Also please make sure you include the following: 1.Clear and professional face photo 2.Date of Birth 3.Nationality 4.Place of residence 5.Current visa status We are sorry that we are not able to respond to all applicants. Please note only candidates who pass the initial screening process will be contacted.

★Full-time English Kindergarten Teacher －Osaka-Kansai－ Sat/Sun off!

Date Posted:	July 7th, 2026
Position/Location:	Full-time English Kindergarten Teacher in Osaka & Kansai area
Start Date	Immediate Start
Details:	🗻 Recruiting Creative & Enthusiastic English Teachers For Our Kids! 🗻 Since we take care of small children, people who love working with kids and have experience are especially welcome! Join us in teaching English to kids! We are based in Senri-Chuo in the Toyonaka area of Osaka and work in different kindergartens spread throughout the Kansai area. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Our teachers form a tight-knit team and have a group of bilingual Japanese staff who are always there to offer support and assistance. We work together to let our kids have fun, learn English, and build confidence in their language skills! 🏫 Since our teachers go to different kindergartens, they are very independent but collaborate and work together as a team often. ✨ We encourage our teachers to try new approaches, with all teachers having the freedom to plan their own lessons and tailor them to their students’ needs while being guided by our overall curriculum. As well as helping our students work, we strive to create an environment where our teachers can grow too. We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice. Teachers take care of their own regular classes and students. We also have seasonal events, trips, and a lot of fun! 🙌Additionally we offer a leadership route for advancement for teachers who show potential and want to build their careers. ＜Requirements＞ ✅ Must love working with kids! ✅ Native-level English speaker ✅ Energetic and enthusiastic ✅ Good understanding of cultural differences ✅ Valid working visa ✅ Commitment to stay in the position for at least one year or longer ✅ Available for an in-person interview in Japan ＜Job Openings＞ ⭐ 【Kindergarten teacher】 – Location: Senri-Chuo, Osaka (千里中央) — The main office is located in Senri-Chuo, Osaka (20 mins from Umeda) — We work in contracted kindergartens that are located around the Kansai region 🗓️ Immediate start 📕 Class Types and Average Class Size: – Morning Class: bigger classes (25~35 students) (10-30mins) – Afternoon: smaller classes (3~10 students) (50-60mins) ＜Position Details＞ 💼 Work conditions: – Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday off) – 8 hours/day (ex: 9am to 5pm, 10am to 6pm) – Shifts are regular, and determined by the lesson schedule – A fixed salary is paid monthly – Health insurance is provided 💰 Contract completion bonus (dependent on work evaluation) 📅 Time Off: Two days a week, Golden Week, National Holidays, Summer Vacation, Winter Vacation, and 10 paid vacation days initially 🏯 We encourage teachers to have a better understanding of Japanese language and culture by subsidizing partial tuition fees for Japanese language school 💮 An additional monthly allowance is given to all teachers who have passed JLPT N3, N2 or N1! ＜How To Apply＞ Please submit a resume and a cover letter. Your resume should include any relevant paid or voluntary experience highlighting your teaching credentials. We love to hear about your achievements in a teaching role. Also please make sure you include the following: 1.Clear and professional face photo 2.Date of Birth 3.Nationality 4.Place of residence 5.Current visa status We are sorry that we are not able to respond to all applicants. Please note only candidates who pass the initial screening process will be contacted.

★Full-time: Full-time After School English Teacher – ＜Fall 2026 Tokyo/Saitama＞

Date Posted:	July 6th, 2026
Position/Location:	Full-time After School English Teacher in Tokyo/Kanagawa
Start Date	Fall 2026 Start
Details:	🗻 Creative & Enthusiastic English Teachers Needed For Our Kids! 🗻 Since we take care of small children, people who love working with kids and have experience are especially welcome! ✅ Must love working with kids! ✅ Native-level English speaker ✅ Energetic and enthusiastic ✅ Good understanding of cultural differences ✅ Valid working visa ✅ Commitment to stay in the position for at least one year or longer ✅ Available for an in-person interview in Japan 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 New hires will become part of a small and close-knit team teachers at our school in Shin-Koshigaya north of Tokyo. This position will involve letting their kids have fun, learn English, and build confidence in their language skills! We encourage our teachers to try new approaches, with all teachers having the freedom to plan their own lessons and tailor them to their students’ needs while being guided by our overall curriculum. As well as helping our students grow, we strive to create an environment where our teachers can grow too. We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice. Additionally we offer a leadership route for advancement for teachers who show potential and want to build their careers. ✨ We provide training, longer vacations (Golden Week, Winter holidays etc.), salary does not change from month to month, and help to pay for Japanese classes. Teachers take care of their own regular classes and students. We also have seasonal events, trips, and a lot of fun! ＜Job Openings＞ ⭐ 【English After-School Teacher for Kids】 *Location: – Location: Shin-Koshigaya, Saitama (新越谷) 🗓️ Start period: – Fall 2026 📕 Class Types: Typically elementary school students, with events open to kindergarten students as well A team of teachers will be in charge of up to 30 students per day. Teachers will teach mini-group lessons of up to 12 students. Class sessions will focus on English learning, test practice, homework support, and fun activities. 💼 General Work conditions: – 5 days/week (Tuesday to Saturday) – 8 hours/day (weekdays 12:30 to 8:30 / Saturdays 10:00 to 6:00) – Shifts are regular – A fixed salary is paid monthly – Health insurance enrollment 💰 Salary Details: Fixed monthly base salary of￥280,000 for staff with a Bachelors degree. Also available: JLPT (up to ¥10,000/month) & Evaluation-based bonus post-completion 📅 Time Off: Two days a week, Golden Week, National Holidays, Summer Vacation, Winter Vacation, and 10 paid vacation days 🏯 Japanese language education allowance: We encourage teachers to have a better understanding of Japanese language and culture by subsidizing partial tuition fees for Japanese language school 💮 An additional monthly allowance is given to all teachers who have passed JLPT N3, N2 or N1! Please submit a resume and a cover letter. Your resume should include any relevant paid or voluntary experience highlighting your teaching credentials. We love to hear about your achievements in a teaching role. Also please make sure you include the following: 1.Clear and professional face photo 2.Date of Birth 3.Nationality 4.Place of residence 5.Current visa status We are sorry for that we are not able to respond to all applicants. Please note only candidates who pass the initial screening process will be contacted.

★Full-time: Full-time English Kindergarten Teacher―Sat/Sun off! ＜November 2026 Kanagawa-Tokyo＞

Date Posted:	June 29st, 2026
Position/Location:	Full-time English Kindergarten Teacher in Tokyo/Kanagawa
Start Date	November 2026 Start
Details:	🗻 Creative & Enthusiastic English Teachers Needed For Our Kids! 🗻 Since we take care of small children, people who love working with kids and have experience are especially welcome! ✅ Must love working with kids! ✅ Native-level English speaker ✅ Energetic and enthusiastic ✅ Good understanding of cultural differences ✅ Valid working visa ✅ Commitment to stay in the position for at least one year or longer ✅ Available for an in-person interview in Japan 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 New hires will become part of a small team of teachers at each school, working together to let their kids have fun, learn English, and build confidence in their language skills! We encourage our teachers to try new approaches, with all teachers having the freedom to plan their own lessons and tailor them to their students’ needs while being guided by our overall curriculum. As well as helping our students work, we strive to create an environment where our teachers can grow too. We hold regular training and always have mentors available for advice. Additionally we offer a leadership route for advancement for teachers who show potential and want to build their careers! ✨ We provide training, longer vacations (Golden Week, Winter holidays etc.), salary does not change from month to month, and help to pay for Japanese classes. Teachers take care of their own regular classes and students. We also have seasonal events, trips, and a lot of fun! ＜Job Openings＞ ⭐ 【Kindergarten teacher】 *Location: -The main office is located in Shinyurigaoka, Kanagawa (20min from Shinjuku, Tokyo) Our contracted kindergartens are located in Kanagawa and the Tokyo area. 🗓️ Start period: – November 2026 📕 Class Types: – Morning: bigger classes (25~35 students, 10-30mins classes) – Afternoon: smaller classes(3~10 students, 50-60mins classes) 💼 General Work conditions: – Mon-Fri (Saturday & Sunday) – 8 hours/day (ex:9am-5pm, 10am-6pm) – A fixed salary is paid monthly – Health insurance is provided 💰 Contract completion bonus (dependent on work evaluation) 📅 Time Off: Two days a week, Golden Week, National Holidays, Summer Vacation, Winter Vacation, and 10 paid vacation days initially 🏯 We encourage teachers to have a better understanding of Japanese language and culture by subsidizing partial tuition fees for Japanese language school Please submit a resume and a cover letter. Your resume should include any relevant paid or voluntary experience highlighting your teaching credentials. We love to hear about your achievements in a teaching role. Also please make sure you include the following: 1.Clear and professional face photo 2.Date of Birth 3.Nationality 4.Place of residence 5.Current visa status We are sorry for that we are not able to respond to all applicants. Please note only candidates who pass the initial screening process will be contacted.

★Part-time: Substitute English Conversation Teacher in Kanto

Date Posted:

April 1st, 2026

Division/Location:

PEG Kanto

Details:

This is a substitute position so when a regular teacher is available, you will be contacted.
Even if you can only work 1 day a week, you are welcome to apply for the position!📍＜Locations (English conversation schools in Kanto)＞

Tama-Center (Tokyo, Tama)
Tamagawa-Jyosui (Tokyo, Higashiyamato)
Sagamihara (Kanagawa, Sagamihara)
Tamagawa-Jyosui (Tokyo, Tachikawa)
Tsunashima (Kanagawa, Yokohama)
Shin-Maruko (Kanagawa, Kawasaki)
Tama-Plaza (Kanagawa, Yokohama)
Center-Minami (Kanagawa, Yokohama)
Sagamiono (Kanagawa, Sagamihara)
Shin-Matsudo (Chiba, Matsudo)
Shin-Koshigaya (Saitama, Koshigaya)

👱Class types:

3-4ppl for adult/infant
5-8ppl on average for kinder, elementary and junior high4

⏲️ Hours

Mon-Fri 10:00-21:00
*People available to work between 15:00 and 21:00 are desirable.
Sat 10:00-18:00*

💰Salary:

3,000 yen per lesson
1,230yen per hour of office work
Travel expenses reimbursed

📝 ＜How to apply＞
Please submit a resume and a cover letter.
In your resume, please include the following information:
1.Photo
2.Date of Birth
3.Nationality
4.Place of residence
5.Current visa status

We are sorry for that we are not able to respond to all applicants.
Please note only candidates who pass the initial screening process will be contacted.