HOPPA is actively looking for exciting and fun-loving English teachers to join it`s ever expanding teaching team. Our pre-schools and kindergartens are located all over Japan. At this very moment we are looking for full-time English teachers for our Hiroshima area Travel Schools. You will be teaching English to students from 0 to 3 years of age. We are especially looking for teachers who love to work and play with young children. The younger students may require more personal care, such as accompaniment to the bathroom. Applicants must be native English speakers and possess a proper work visa (At this moment in time we do not offer VISA sponsorship.) We ask that you are a native speaker and that your current VISA has 6 months or more left on it.
**Why Join HOPPA? **
– Be part of a well-established company with 95 branches throughout Japan that are affiliated with the Japanese government.
- Receive bonus pay checks twice a year
- Opportunity to become a permanent employee after 1 year
- Work in a positive setting that will appreciate and develop your passion for teaching, as well as the joys of being with young children.
**Application Requirements**
Please answer the following questions in your application:
1. Your closest train station.
2. What type of visa you have and when it expires.
3. Academic information (e.g. Graduated University etc).
**Job Description**
Share your love of English with wonderful 0 -3 years old Japanese preschool children. No Japanese language ability necessary, but a positive if you do. You will also assist Japanese staff with childcare and daily duties, including supporting the children in activities such as washing hands or changing clothes.
**Requirements**
- Must currently reside in Japan.
- Must speak fluent English with clear pronunciation.
- Must possess a valid visa (Specialist in Humanities, Spouse, Long Term Resident or Permanent Resident) with at least 5-6 months remaining until the expiry.
- Experience in early childhood education and teaching English.
**Position Details**
- Full time teaching contract (renewable)
- Opportunity for permanent role — After completing 1 year of employment, you can apply to become a permanent employee and receive extra benefits as well as enjoy employment security.
- Initial Salary: ¥220,000- ¥250,000 per month depending on experience.
- Annual raise potential based on performance.
**Working Hours**
Workdays are Monday – Friday, 8:30-17:30
Saturdays, Sundays and at most public holidays off.
10 paid holidays after six months with and additional day added per year. Holidays may be stacked for a total of 2 years.
**Benefits**
- Bonus pay checks, twice a year.
- Travel Expenses: Paid up to 30,000 JPY/month
– Health insurance and pension contributions.
- Opportunity for a permanent contract, which would also help in your future plans like applying home loan or PR Visa etc.
**Other opportunities**
If this location is not best suited to you, please feel free to reach out and enquire about other positions available in the KANTO & KANSAI areas