Teach English in Japan with MY English School

English language lessons and immersion kindergarten in the Tohoku and Kansai regions. Paid professional development, creative freedom, and a school that invests in its teachers.

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?

1
Classrooms Designed for Teachers & Students

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!

2
Paid Teacher Development

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.

3
Freedom to Create

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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Free job placement assistance in Japan.

OnTESOL graduates qualify for free, lifetime job assistance — including resume review, interview preparation, and personalized career advice for teaching in Japan.

Apply to Teach with MY English School

Ready to teach in Japan with an organization that invests in your growth? Submit your application and start your teaching career in the Tohoku or Kansai region.

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