Thinking about teaching in Japan this autumn?
We’ve compiled 100 outstanding opportunities currently open across the country — from university lectureships and international school placements to ALT dispatch roles and flexible part-time gigs.
Whether you’re seeking a career-defining move or a short-term adventure, these listings cover every region and teaching level. Many positions have urgent deadlines, so apply early to secure your spot.
✅ By Type:
- University: 29
- International Schools: 23
- Eikaiwa/Dispatch (ALT, English conversation schools, etc.): 34
- Part-Time/Specialty (e.g., exam prep, online, unique curricula): 14 ✅ Urgent Deadlines (ASAP or by August 31, 2025): 48 roles ✅ Avg. Full-Time Salary: Not available 🗺️
- Geographic Coverage:
- Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Kanto): 33 roles
- Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Shiga, Nara): 19 roles
- Chubu (Shizuoka, Ishikawa, Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Yamanashi, Niigata): 10 roles
- Kyushu/Okinawa: 7 roles
- Tohoku/Hokkaido: 5 roles
- Online / Remote: 1 role
- Other 25 roles
ALT (ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER)
- ALT
- Organization: Fuji Board of Education
- Location: Fuji City, Shizuoka, Japan
- Application Deadline: ASAP
- Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
BUSINESS ENGLISH / CORPORATE TRAINING
Business English Instructor
Organization: The Tokyo Center For Language and Culture
Location: Nomi-shi, Ishikawa, Japan
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Business English Trainer
Organization: Global Bridge
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Online Corporate English Teacher
Organization: CES
Location: Remote / Osaka, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
1-to-1 Business English Coach
Organization: Anchorstar English
Location: Tokyo, Japan (23 Wards)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/aecoachwebinar
1-on-1 Business English Instructor
Organization: Anchorstar
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
GENERAL ENGLISH TEACHING
Full-Time / Part-Time English Teachers
Organization: Kids Duo (K-Nexus Co., Ltd.)
Location: Chiba, Japan (Ootakanomori, Kashiwanoha, Nagareyama)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
EFL Teacher – Children’s School
Organization: 2b English School
Location: Shiga, Japan (30–40 minutes from Kyoto)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Gregg International College
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Yokohama, Jiyugaoka, Iidabashi campuses)
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: HOP English School
Location: Ichikawa-shi, Chiba, Japan
Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Mills English School
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Instructor
Organization: Brains Kiddy Club
Location: Yokkaichi, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Language House
Location: Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Yoga and English Instructor
Organization: Bowers English School
Location: Makinohara, Shizuoka, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Summer Holiday Teachers
Organization: Live English House
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Shin-Nakano Station)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Little America
Location: Fukuoka, Japan (Chuo-ku)
Application Deadline: August 9, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Native English Instructor
Organization: Yamasa Language Center
Location: Tokorozawa City, Saitama, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Native English Teacher
Organization: Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School
Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Sumikawa Station)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Maple English School
Location: Okayama City, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Native English Teacher
Organization: K&F English Academy
Location: Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: Lodestar Language School
Location: Nagano, Japan (Central Nagano Prefecture)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Instructor
Organization: NOVA Holdings
Location: Japan (nationwide locations)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: IB Japan
Location: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Instructor
Organization: Time English School
Location: Osaka / Hyogo, Japan (Kansai Area)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher
Organization: N kyoiku
Location: Aichi / Gifu, Japan (Toyohashi, Tahara, Toyokawa, Okazaki, Toyota, Nagoya, Nisshin)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
High School English Teacher
Organization: Clark Memorial International High School (Sapporo-Odori Campus)
Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Native English Teacher
Organization: Tanaka Gakuen Ritsumeikan Keisho Primary School
Location: Sapporo, Japan (Nishioka)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Full-time high school English teacher
Organization: nan
Location: nan
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full-Time English Teacher – La Salle School
Organization: La Salle Junior and Senior High School
Location: Kagoshima
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
English Teacher at KIDS TALK (FT)
Organization: MLA CREATION Co., Ltd.
Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
English Teacher at KIDS TALK (FT)
Organization: MLA CREATION Co., Ltd.
Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
English Teacher - Eikaiwa (After-School Program)
Organization: VISHU Co.,Ltd.
Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
Part-time English Teacher (Omiya)
Organization: One Coin English
Location: Saitama, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
ESL Native English Teacher (PT)
Organization: 株式会社キング英会話
Location: Nara, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
English Teacher at KIDS TALK (PT)
Organization: MLA CREATION Co., Ltd.
Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
English Teacher (Kindergarten & Primary)
Organization: Springfield School
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
Home Room English Teacher
Organization: Blue Bird Kids
Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
English Teacher at Nursery (Tokyo)
Organization: HOPPA
Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
ESL Native English Teacher – 40 hrs/week
Organization: 株式会社キング英会話
Location: Nara, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com
Full Time: English Instructor at a Private High School in Toshima Ward, Tokyo and Eikaiwa in Asaka, Saitama
Organization: CAE Corp
Location: Tokyo / Saitama
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
English Teacher Elementary School (TOEFL & EIKEN)
Organization: Fifth Inc.
Location: Ota City, Gunma
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
ENGLISH TEACHER (Elementary Grades 4 - Grades 6)
Organization: Fifth Inc.
Location: Gunma
Application Deadline: August 18, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full-Time (maternity leave cover) Native-Level Junior High School Teacher
Organization: Senshu University
Location: Saitama
Application Deadline: August 21, 2025
Freelance English Instructor
Organization: Tokyo English Specialists College
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Urgent: English Teacher for a Private JHS and SHS in Tokyo metro area
Organization: EST
Location: Tokyo metro area
Application Deadline: August 25, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Cambridge English Speaking Examiner Training (B1 Preliminary & B2 First)
Organization: Kawaijuku Examination Centre of Cambridge English (JP026)
Location: Fukuoka
Application Deadline: August 27, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Cambridge English Speaking Examiner Training (A2 Key & B1 Preliminary)
Organization: Kawaijuku Examination Centre of Cambridge English (JP026)
Location: Sapporo
Application Deadline: September 3, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Teacher Vacancies
Organization: Tamagawa Academy English Predominant Program
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full time HS & MS English Teaching Position
Organization: Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin
Location: Osaka
Application Deadline: September 16, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Cambridge English Speaking Examiner Training (YLE)
Organization: Kawaijuku Examination Centre of Cambridge English (JP026)
Location: Kanto
Application Deadline: September 17, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
ISA - Global Competence Instructor
Organization: ISA
Location: nan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
PT English Instructor
Organization: J PREP Domestic College Preparation
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
OTHER
German / English Teacher
Organization: Artlingual
Location: Osaka City, Japan
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Native English Teacher
Organization: Artlingual Nagoya
Location: Osaka City, Japan
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Volunteer English and/or Spanish Teacher
Organization: GET Universal Co. Ltd. / Peace Boat
Location: Onboard MV Pacific World, Tokyo departure
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Junior and Senior High Physics Teacher
Organization: Iware Co., Ltd.
Location: Kita-Ward, Tokyo, Japan
Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Substitute (Maternity Leave Replacement) Teacher
Organization: Senshu University Matsudo JHS / HS
Location: Matsudo City, Chiba, Japan
Application Deadline: August 21, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN
Full-Time Preschool Teacher – Reggio Emilia Approach
Organization: MIRAI English Garden
Location: Tokorozawa / Aoyama, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Kindergarten Class Teacher
Organization: Tokyo YMCA Kids English
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Toyocho Station)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
Private Preschool English Teacher
Organization: Seishin Gakuen, Ltd.
Location: Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
International Kindergarten English Teacher
Organization: Buddy Columbia International School
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Setagaya, Kachidoki)
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
English Teacher - International Kindergarten
Organization: VISHU Co.,Ltd.
Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com/
English Teacher / Caretaker
Organization: Little Treehouse International School
Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com/
ENGLISH PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Organization: NIHON FIFTH WINGS JAPAN
Location: Niigata, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com/
Preschool English Teacher
Organization: NIHON FIFTH WINGS JAPAN
Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://senseijob.com/
Part Time Kindergarten Teacher (Weekday Mornings)
Organization: nan
Location: Chiba / Saitama / Northern Shizuoka
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
UNIVERSITY / HIGHER EDUCATION
University English Instructor
Organization: Westgate Corporation
Location: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Nagoya, Japan
Application Deadline: ASAP
Apply Here: https://www.ohayosensei.com/current-edition.html
IELTS Examiner in Kyoto from October, 2025
Organization: JSAF (Japan Study Abroad Foundation)
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: August 13, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Adjunct Instructor
Organization: Japan Women's University, Department of English
Location: nan
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Part-Time University Instructor Position
Organization: Berlitz Japan
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: August 16, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Program Supervisor
Organization: Waseda University Academic Solutions
Location: nan
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
(Fixed-term) Full-time Lecturer: Art
Organization: Ritsumeikan Uji Senior High School
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: August 19, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Contract Lecturer for Foreign Languages（English）
Organization: Ritsumeikan University
Location: Kyoto / Shiga / Osaka
Application Deadline: August 20, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.ritsumeikan-trust.jp/publicinfo/recruitment/detail-gengo/
英語教育講師（有期）
Organization: 立教大学外国語教育研究センター
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: August 25, 2025
Apply Here: https://fler.rikkyo.ac.jp/
English Adjunct Lecturer
Organization: Rikkyo University
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: August 25, 2025
Apply Here: https://fler.rikkyo.ac.jp/
English Instructor
Organization: Tsuru University
Location: Yamanashi
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Tenured Position, English Phonetics/Phonology
Organization: Miyazaki Municipal University
Location: Miyazaki
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Math/Science Teacher
Organization: Bunka Suginami Canadian International School
Location: nan
Application Deadline: August 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
English Instructor and Language Lab Coordinator
Organization: University of Shimane
Location: Shimane
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Associate Professor or Lecturer
Organization: Ryukoku University
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full-Time Instructor (For University English Courses)
Organization: Seikei Institute for International Studies
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
UNSW Foundation Studies Program Mathematics Teacher
Organization: UNSW
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Lecturer or Associate Professor
Organization: Hokusei Gakuen University
Location: Sapporo
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full-time Faculty Member
Organization: Kyoto Sangyo University
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: September 2, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/wr-news/20250529_855_saiyou_.html
Associate Professor / Lecturer
Organization: Aichi University
Location: Aichi
Application Deadline: September 4, 2025
Apply Here: https://www.aichi-edu.ac.jp/intro/saiyo/gaikokugo2025_kobo.html
English Lecturer
Organization: University of Shiga Prefecture
Location: Shiga
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Part-Time Lecturers (English)
Organization: Ritsumeikan University
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
University English Language Instructor
Organization: nan
Location: nan
Application Deadline: September 8, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Contract Lecturer (Non-tenured)
Organization: Dokkyo University
Location: Saitama
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Full-time positions
Organization: Seijo University International Studies Center
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Program-specific lecturer (tenure track)
Organization: Kyoto University
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Part-time Instructors
Organization: Tokyo Metropolitan University
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Assistant Professor, Lecturer or Associate Professor
Organization: University of Nagano
Location: Nagano
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
実学英語講師
Organization: Kyoto Sangyo University
Location: Kyoto
Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
Apply Here: https://lnxzcms3.kyoto-su.ac.jp/news/news-001208.html
Open Rank Professor and Academic Coordinator
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Tokyo
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Apply Here: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
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