Secondary Homeroom And English Teacher

📍 Nagano City, Nagano, Japan

Job Description

Issue: 11/1/26 Category: FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F and some Sat. 280,000-330,000yen/month. Teach secondary English and serve as a homeroom teacher in a bilingual programme. Plan, deliver and assess curriculum-based English Language and related courses. Develop syllabi, lesson plans, teaching materials, tests and examinations. Provide academic/pastoral support; assist with events, clubs and school administration. Work location Nagano City, Nagano. High-level (able to teach and assess in English) English proficiency; BA/BS (Education, English, Linguistics); secondary non-Japanese teaching license; 2 years independent secondary classroom teaching experience; experience independently planning, teaching and assessing curriculum-based lessons; classroom management, student support and organizational skills; and experience working with Japanese and international teachers in a bilingual environment required. "ALT or conversational English instruction alone does not meet this requirement." Native level English speaker; MA (Education); N2 ability; over 3 years independent secondary classroom teaching experience; secondary Japanese teaching license; Tokubetsu Menkyojyou license; and experience with PBL and STEAM preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, and social insurance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027 (earlier possible). Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction ("outline classroom and homeroom teaching experience"), photo, and copies of teaching certifications/licenses. Only successful applicants will be contacted. "Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews/assessments." Contact Walter Ichikawa-Doyle, Principal. Summit Academy Chosei Secondary School. Nagano, Japan. mailto:[email protected] https://www.naganochosei.ed.jp/

Posted: 11/2/2026