English Through Drama: 2026-2027 Saturday standby person and Futako Tamagawa Sunday from Jan-Mar 2027

ENGLISH THROUGH DRAMA!

Teaching English in Japan should be a one of a kind experience! At Model Language Studio, our instructors use a totally original method that is highly effective and incredibly fun! Imagine teaching at an English school that puts an emphasis on getting its students out of the textbooks and on to the stage!

MLS was founded in 1974 and our instructors teach via our unique “English Through Drama” method. Our client base is diverse, including children of all ages, adults, international corporate companies, and even world-renowned actors and singers. Our schools are situated close to mainline stations within West Tokyo, Yokohama, Kanagawa and Chiba. All of our studios put an emphasis on fun and creative expression, which means you’ll never have to wear a suit or teach in a cubical!

POSITION BASICS for Saturday standby
Ring in to our emergency phone at 8:30 if subbing is needed, you will be told where it is needed and cover classes at 3,000 yen per hour.
If, no subbing, it is 1,000 for the phone call and you will do the same at 12:30
Transportation costs: to and from place of work is fully reimbursed
Student ages: 6 months to 15 years old
Training: start off training and ongoing support

POSITION BASICS for Futako Tamagawa
Class times: Sundays 9:50-14:00
Pay: 3,000 yen per hour
Transportation costs: to and from place of work is fully reimbursed
Student ages: 6 months to 5 years old
Training: start off training and ongoing support

APPLICATION ESSENTIALS
Successful candidates will have:
Native level English (both spoken and written)
A current and valid working visa (extension sponsorship OK)
Some kind of teaching experience or training (preferably with ages 6 months – 15 years old)
An interest in drama / performance art and an open, energetic, and creative personality

TRAINING and SUPPORT
Our instructors all receive comprehensive (and paid) training. We are there for you every step of the way! Also, the MLS staff is always available to assist instructors to ensure they have all the tools needed to create great lessons. The curriculum is set, established and effective, but our teachers are encouraged to add their own creativity!

PLEASE NOTE
We will only be responding to candidates whom we wish to meet. Interview sessions are held at our main offices in Minami Shinjuku, but often our first contact will be a short introductory video phone call (Skype/Zoom). (Please provide your most current contact information). For more details about the Drama Method and what is happening right now at MLS, please visit our website!

NEXT, OVER TO YOU!
If you are excited about the English Through Drama method, and think you’d be a great addition to our growing community, send along your up-to-date resume, a cover letter explaining why you think you would excel at MLS and a recent picture of yourself.