ECC TEACH IN JAPAN – start dates early 2026 and beyond! Recruitment sessions in Toronto (monthly), USA and Australia in September/October/November, Vancouver in December

Since 1962 ECC has been at the leading edge of language education in Japan and has grown to have over 150 schools throughout the nation. We strive to promote a spirit of multiculturalism represented by a team of 15 different nationalities with over 400 native English speaking teachers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Native English Speaker
• Bachelor’s Degree or above
• Must be able to work for at least one year

ECC CONTRACT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

For the individual seeking overseas employment, finding a reliable employer is paramount. ECC offers one of the most progressive contract packages among English conversation schools in Japan. We have a reputation for being a very supportive, reliable employer with many of our teachers having gravitated to us from other schools.

While many schools require a 40-hour workweek for a similar salary, we offer a 35-hour workweek, two to four weeks more vacation and comprehensive training. We are sure that you, like our current teaching team, will find your time with ECC a satisfying and rewarding experience!

ECC offers:

*comprehensive paid training and in-house lesson plans

*5-day work week

*70,000 yen international flight stipend

*commuting expenses fully reimbursed

*housing/accommodation arrangements and support

*competitive salary of 277,500 yen based on a 35-hour work week (26 hours/week of in-class teaching)

*annual performance based salary stipend

*extensive paid time off (138 paid days off per full academic year)

*Japanese social, health and pension benefits

TO APPLY

ECC is focusing on the following recruitment session locations:

CANADA – TORONTO:  Recruitment sessions are being held each month for positions starting early 2026 and beyond (flexible start dates throughout 2026). Sessions will include a comprehensive overview of ECC, teaching role play, English proficiency test and interview.

USA: ECC will hold in-person recruitment sessions in select cities in autumn 2025.

** New York City – September 27, 28
** Atlanta – October 1, 2
** Dallas – October 5, 6
** San Francisco – October 9, 10

** DC area (Reston, VA) – November 22, 23
** Los Angeles (next to LAX) – November 26, 27 (Thanksgiving)
** Vancouver, Canada – November 30 and December 1

AUSTRALIA : ECC will hold in-person recruitment sessions in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney for positions starting in Japan early 2026 and beyond. Sessions will include a comprehensive overview of ECC, teaching role play, English proficiency test and interview.

** Melbourne – October 26, 27
** Brisbane – October 29
** Sydney – November 1, 2