About Gaba
Gaba is the leading provider of one-to-one English conversation lessons in Japan. Teach English with an organization that has a well-developed curriculum providing all the material for your lessons and the support you need to grow as an ESL teacher.
With 36 modern locations throughout Japan, Gaba offers flexible schedules that let you teach part-time or full-time — and choose the hours that work best for you.
Teaching Locations
36 Locations Across Japan
Why Teach with Gaba?
The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method is at the core of Gaba’s highly customized curriculum. Apply everything you learned in your OnTESOL course to the fullest — every lesson is a real conversation, not a script.
Gaba’s fully equipped Learning Studios feature comfortable, modern booths with computers and all the materials you need to create and deliver customized one-to-one lessons. The environment is designed to make both teaching and learning effective and enjoyable.
Gaba is open Monday to Sunday and lets you choose your own schedule. Teach part-time or full-time — full-time instructors can earn over ¥300,000 per month.
About the Job
Job Details
- Format
- One-to-one English conversation lessons
- Lesson Length
- 40 minutes per lesson
- Schedule
- Flexible — choose your own hours, Monday to Sunday. Part-time or full-time.
- Pay
- ¥1,500–¥2,200 per lesson plus incentives. Full-time instructors can earn over ¥300,000/month.
- Visa
- Visa processing included
- Support
- On-the-job support provided
Job Requirements
What You Need
- Good command of the English language
- Solid people skills and ability to work independently
- Desire to live and work in Japan
- 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certification or ESL teaching experience preferred
How to Apply
Apply online through Gaba’s website or attend one of the annual recruiting events that Gaba holds in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The recruiting events are a great chance to speak face-to-face with an in-house HR specialist and learn more about life in Japan, the Gaba method, and career opportunities.
Recommended Certification
Gaba uses the Communicative Language Teaching approach in all of its lessons. The 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate from OnTESOL trains you in CLT methods including PPP, ESA, and Task-Based Learning — exactly the approaches you’ll use at Gaba. Pair it with the Teaching Business English specialist course for an edge with Gaba’s adult learners.
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