English Language Coach (Online – fixed schedule/lessons – adults only/no children)

International Language Coaching Inc. is seeking highly qualified, professional, native or native-fluent English language coaches to be team members for an elite Tokyo-based language school for online coaching of adult Japanese students.

Rate: Japanese yen – ¥1,000 per 25-minute private lesson & ¥2,000 per 50-minute group lesson

Lesson availability: Monday to Saturday, 5:00AM to 00:30AM, Japan Standard Time

Minimum coach availability requirement: 15 hours per week

Payment: Transferred monthly on the 10th

Online platforms: Company provided (free) Zoom Pro account, Microsoft 365 account and Platinum School scheduling system

Curriculum: Company provided (free) Pearson & other digital material

• Students are assigned to the coach for the complete 1-year program

• Fixed schedule & fixed lessons/students

• Extremely stable earnings

• Coaches are paid even if the student does not attend a lesson

• Adult students (professionals & executives) – no children

• 99% of lessons are private, 25-minute lessons

• Comprehensive training program

• Mentors who actively support coach development throughout the relationship

• English speaking Japanese consultant that supports the coach & student

We use the term coach, instead of teacher, as our coaches do not drill grammar but use a holistic, goal-oriented approach to support our students to reach their English communication goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Native English speakers of the following countries: Canada, UK, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Australia, America, etc

• Native-fluent English speakers

• 6 months online coaching experience preferred. However, applicants with transferrable skills are welcome to apply

• Home office/workspace with stable internet

• Excellent communication & people skills

• Accountable, responsible & professional

• Equipment required: computer & noise-cancelling headset. Phones & tablets are not acceptable

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cover Letter

• Resume that includes nationality, country of citizenship and country of residence, address, color photo of applicant

• Self-introduction video is preferred

• Inform us which Japan Standard Time shifts you are interested in by starting the application with ‘Early bird’ for morning shifts or ‘Night owl’ for evening shifts

Applications that do not include the above information cannot be processed.

Note: We also offer classes during typical business hours; however these are not the core working hours.

We do not interview applicants who are travelling/working (digital nomad/tourist/etc) unless documentation that explicitly allows work is provided

During the interview, an internet speed test will be conducted so the applicant must attend the interview in the location where the lessons will be conducted. We do not conduct interviews if the applicant is traveling.

Payment is via Wise only (wise.com). Applicants must have or be able to create an account/receive payment on Wise.

ILC thanks everyone for your interest and application.

However, due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted.