About MY English School
MY English School is a leading provider of English language lessons and immersion kindergarten services in the Tohoku and Kansai regions of Japan. Teach English with an organization that invests in your professional development throughout the year, providing paid work time to develop new and progressive ideas and to learn the latest developments in foreign language learning.
MY English School will help you grow and develop your teaching skills to help your students discover the best tools for learning English through engaging and communicative means.
Teaching Locations
Seven Locations Across Japan
- Higashine — Yamagata region
- Minami Yamagata — Yamagata region
- Kita Yamagata — Yamagata region
- Tendo — Yamagata region
- Shinjo — Yamagata region
- Sakata — Yamagata region
- Yamashita Ekimae — Kansai region
Why Teach with MY English School?
MY’s teachers put students at the center of learning, encouraging them to apply their skills and knowledge to discover language communicatively. Teachers engage students consistently while giving them space to actively explore language in context. Apply what you learned in your OnTESOL course to the fullest!
MY English School is one of the few schools in Japan that closes its schools for seven days annually to provide paid training. Training days explore how the brain learns language, the most effective and innovative teaching techniques, and more. MY is constantly striving to be the best in the industry by providing a high-quality learning environment where both students and teachers can thrive.
MY English School understands the importance of teachers designing their own lesson plans and activities. The school encourages and supports the development of new ideas. MY is dedicated to rewarding and promoting teachers for impressive projects related to curriculum development, training, hiring, and evaluation.
About the Job
Job Details
- Students
- All age groups — children, teenagers, and adults
- Regions
- Tohoku (Yamagata) and Kansai
- Salary
- ¥260,000–¥270,000/month plus incentives. Teachers with an accredited TESOL certificate receive ¥270,000.
- Growth
- Potential for pay raises, permanent employment, and full benefits with subsequent contracts
- Holidays
- Paid holidays
- Training
- Paid professional development (7 days annually)
- Visa
- Valid work visa required — visa sponsorship available
Job Requirements
What You Need
- Native-level English speaker with ability to converse in Japanese
- Previous experience living in Japan
- BA/BS university degree
- Approved TESOL certificate or willingness to obtain one during the first year
- Valid driving license or international driving permit (a car is necessary)
- Valid work visa (visa sponsorship available)
- Willing to relocate to Yamagata
- Must love working with children and be able to teach all age groups
- Professional attitude, open to constructive feedback, flexible
Recommended Certification
Teachers with an accredited TESOL certificate start at the higher salary tier (¥270,000/month). The 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate combined with the TEYL specialization is ideal for MY English School, where you’ll teach children and adults using communicative approaches.
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