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Peppy Kids Club – Positions in Japan

Peppy Kids Club – Teach English in Japan (Nationwide Children’s English Jobs)

If you want a stable, full-time children’s teaching job in Japan with structured training and strong support, Peppy Kids Club (iTTTi Japan) is one of the best-known options. With schools across the country—from Hokkaido to Okinawa—Peppy offers a nationwide placement model that lets teachers experience Japan beyond the major cities.

Peppy Kids Club is currently hiring enthusiastic English teachers who enjoy working with children and can teach confidently in an energetic classroom environment.

About Peppy Kids Club (iTTTi Japan)

Peppy Kids Club is one of Japan’s largest providers of children’s English instruction. Since 1989, the company has taught a large number of learners nationwide and operates a large teaching team made up of both Japanese staff and instructors from overseas.

If your goal is to build real teaching experience with kids—and you’re open to a rotating, travel-style schedule—this is a strong entry point into teaching in Japan.

Job Overview

Position

English Teacher (Children’s Classes)

Location

Nationwide across Japan

  • Placement requests are considered, but not guaranteed

Contract Length

12–13 months

  • Renewal may be available for strong performers

Teaching Schedule

  • You will rotate through 4 different classrooms per month
  • Typically 1 week per location
  • Lessons are 1 hour
  • Teach 3–4 lessons/day
  • Average 5 days/week
  • Classes often run mid-afternoon through evening

Students

  • Ages: 2–17
  • Class size: up to 15
  • Typical average: 6–10

What the Work Is Like

Peppy Kids Club classes are fun, active, and high-energy. Lessons are conducted entirely in English, with many movement-based activities.

Main Responsibilities

  • Teach independently (no assistant teacher in the room)
  • Ensure student safety and welfare from arrival to pickup
  • Deliver active lessons using songs, games, and physical activities
  • Support occasional special programs or trial/event lessons (for enrollment)

Teaching Materials

Peppy provides a structured syllabus and company-produced materials, and classrooms are stocked with supplies—so you’re not building everything from scratch.

Salary & Benefits

Salary

  • ¥240,000 per month (for teachers with full-time work permission)

Bonuses

  • Up to ¥80,000 (1st year)
  • Up to ¥130,000 (2nd year)

Other Benefits

  • Commuting expenses reimbursed
  • Paid vacation: 10 days in year 1 (increases with service)
  • Shakai Hoken (health insurance + pension)
  • 2 weeks paid training before placement
  • Housing option: rent an apartment through the company
  • Life support: help setting up bank account, phone, utilities, and local living basics

Requirements

Peppy Kids Club is looking for teachers who are:

  • Highly enthusiastic and enjoy working with kids
  • Able to work independently
  • Comfortable teaching in a fun, active classroom
  • Native-level English speakers (their main target group)

Visa Sponsorship

If you need a visa, Peppy Kids Club may sponsor a work visa under:

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

Typical minimum requirement:

  • A university degree (or equivalent qualifications)

Screening Notes (Important)

During screening/onboarding, applicants may be asked for:

  • Criminal background check
  • Doctor’s note confirming good health
  • Chest X-ray (TB screening)

Applicants are usually responsible for related processing fees.

How to Apply

To apply:

  • Submit your application through Peppy Kids Club’s online submission form
  • Review their Summary of Working Conditions
  • Check their official site for updated recruitment details and timelines

Is Peppy Kids Club Right for You?

Peppy Kids Club is a strong fit if you:

✅ Want full-time teaching work with children

✅ Prefer a structured syllabus and materials provided

✅ Are okay with rotating locations and travel-style assignments

✅ Want visa support and a reliable corporate system

✅ Don’t mind energetic lessons (songs, movement, games)

It may not be ideal if you:

⚠️ Need a fixed city placement

⚠️ Prefer adult learners or quiet classroom formats

⚠️ Don’t enjoy physical, high-energy teaching

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