ECC Children's Education Department - HR / Teacher Trainer (Tokyo)

Native Coordinator – HR / Kindergarten Trainer (Tokyo)

📍 Location: Tokyo (Near JR Okubo Station)
🕒 General Schedule: Monday – Friday daytime hours (35 hours/week)
▵Occasional weekend work required
💼 Department: ECC – Children’s Education Department

About ECC

ECC has been a trusted name in English education for over 60 years. Our Children’s Education Department has supported kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan for over three decades, providing reliable employment and high-quality programs. We’re proud to be #1 in student enrollment and consistently ranked among Japan’s top English language institutions.

About the Role

This full-time Native Coordinator position combines office coordination with hands-on educational support. Responsibilities include scheduling kindergarten classes, supporting and training teachers, observing lessons, and collaborating on internal projects with both Japanese and international staff.

The role is well suited for candidates who enjoy organization, teamwork, and problem-solving in a bilingual work environment, while also gaining valuable experience with Japanese business culture and professional Japanese communication.

💡 Ideal for experienced teachers who want to take on more responsibility and have an interest in working in a Japanese office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and mentor part-time English teachers for kindergarten visits
• Observe classes and track instructor performance
• Handle scheduling, admin duties, and on-call teacher support
• Teach some kindergarten courses to become an expert in ECC kindergarten curriculum
• Participate in team planning and project development
• Collaborate with Japanese sales staff to provide excellent service to clients

Candidate Profile

• Proactive and adaptable in a professional team-based environment
• Comfortable communicating in both English and basic Japanese
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Skilled in multitasking and balancing office work with teaching
• Experienced in early childhood or ESL education (preferred)
• Have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Residing in the Tokyo area, with a reasonable commute to JR Okubo Station

Salary & Benefits

💴 Monthly Salary: ¥280,300 + ¥10,000 coordinator stipend
🚉 Transportation fully reimbursed
🏥 Full social insurance package:
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation

Also included
• Eligible for a contract resigning bonus after one year of employment
• Paid holidays and special leave
• Visa renewal support
• Tuition discounts for Japanese classes (if available)
• Annual health check
• Discounts on health and wellness products

Please Note: Only candidates who meet the core requirements and reside in the Tokyo area will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.