English Teacher for Pre-Schools in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa

Now hiring passionate English teachers across Japan! Do you love working with children? Are you creative, kind, and ready to be part of a warm and welcoming team? Then HOPPA is the perfect place for you! We’re currently hiring full-time English teachers for several of our schools across Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa — and we’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy early childhood education. ________________________________________ What You’ll Be Doing: • Teach fun and engaging English lessons to children aged 0 to 5 • Join in daily routines, story time, songs, and play • Support Japanese staff with school activities and classroom tasks No Japanese required — but it’s a plus if you do speak it! (We also offer FREE Japanese Lessons!) ________________________________________ Requirements: • Must currently live in Japan • Be fluent in English with clear pronunciation • Must hold a valid visa (Spouse, Specialist in Humanities, Long-Term Resident, or PR) • Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children • A genuine love of working with children and a positive attitude ________________________________________ What We Offer: • Full-time, stable employment with a one-year renewable contract (Chance for permanent employment after just one year based on performance) • Career path with possible promotions and additional raises. (Veteran Teacher, Trainer, Leader) • Monthly Salary: o ¥245,000 (University graduates) o ¥235,000 (Non-graduates) • Regional allowance added to your salary every month of ¥9,000–¥19,000/month (varies by area) (Allowances and salary also increase over time) • Two annual bonus payments (June & December — each one approx. a full EXTRA paycheck!) • No weekend teaching – Monday to Friday only (unless there is a special event) • 10 paid vacation days granted after 6 months (amount given increases each year of service) • Paid Birthday holiday every year • FREE Japanese lessons provided by Kyoshin - KLA • Most national holidays off • Health insurance and pension enrollment • Commuting costs covered up to ¥30,000/month • VISA extension support • Positive work environment with no Micro-Management • Opportunity to win awards such as “Teacher of the Year” “Hand Crafted Toy Award” etc. • A strong, supportive team and a workplace where your efforts are truly appreciated! ________________________________________ Hiring in These Locations: (0-6yr old schools) TOKYO • Horikirishobuen (5 min walk from Horikirishobuen Station) • Towa Shinsui (10 min walk from Kameari Station) • Asagaya (3 min walk from Minami Asagaya Station / 10 min walk from Asagaya Station) • Keisei Koiwa (10–15 min walk from Keisei Koiwa / Koiwa Station) (0-2yr old schools) • Musashi Seki (1 minute walk from Musashi Seki Station) • Hoya \[Minami Oizumi] (5 minute walk from Hoya Station) • Tanashi (12 minute walk from Tanashi Station) • Mitaka (3 min walk from Mitaka Station) CHIBA (0-6yr old schools) • Maebara Nishi (6 min walk from Maehara-Nishi bus stop) • Makuhari Bay Park (15-minute walk from Kaihin-Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line) (0-6yr old schools) KANAGAWA • Park City Musashi Kosugi (5 minutes’ walk from JR Musashi-Kosugi Station) (0-2yr old schools Dispatch Role) Additionally, we’re currently offering a flexible dispatch position across our West Tokyo small-scale (0–2 year olds) nursery schools. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and a fresh environment — you’ll rotate between cozy schools, gaining experience with different teams while avoiding the same routine every day. All locations are conveniently close to stations: • Hibarigaoka (1 min walk from Hibarigaoka Station) • Tanashi (3 min walk from Tanashi Station) • Minami Oizumi (7 min walk from Hoya Station) • Mitaka (3 min walk from Mitaka Station) • Mukoudai (7 min bus from Musashi Sakai Station or 17 min walk from Tanashi Stat