Peppy Kids Club – Teach English in Japan

iTTTi Japan’s Peppy Kids Club is one of the largest providers of children’s English language instruction in Japan, with classrooms located all across the nation, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

With more than 120,000 student enrollments since its founding in 1989, and a team of 1,800 Japanese English teachers and 500 teachers from overseas, they are dedicated to educating the children of Japan and sparking a lifelong interest in the English language and the global community.

Peppy Kids Club is now looking for more highly enthusiastic people who enjoy working with children and teaching English.

About the position

Peppy Kids Club’s students receive weekly English instruction from both Japanese and Foreign teachers in a fun and interactive learning environment. Their syllabus is designed in collaboration with academic experts and their classrooms are well stocked with textbooks and teaching supplies that are produced by the company.

• Location: Various locations across Japan. While they take location requests into consideration, placement locations are not guaranteed.
• Contract: Contract terms are between 12 and 13 months. Teachers who perform well are given the option to renew.
• Teaching hours: Their foreign teachers are assigned to 4 different classrooms each month, spending a week at each classroom location. Each lesson is 1 hour long and teachers teach 3 to 4 lessons per day, 5 days per week on average. Lessons are typically scheduled in mid-afternoon and evenings.
• Student ages: Most of the students are between 2 and 17 years old.
• Class size: Classes can have up to 15 students in them. The average class size is 6-10 students.
• Responsibilities:
  • Teachers teach independently, without the assistance of other staff in the classroom, and they are responsible for the welfare of the students from the time they arrive at the classroom until the time they are picked-up by guardians.
  • The lessons are conducted entirely in English – Peppy Kids Club does not use Japanese in the classroom.
  • The lessons are filled with activities, such as singing, dancing, and games. Working with children, while stimulating and rewarding, is also physically and mentally demanding.
  • In addition to their standard lessons, the company initiates new lesson programs from time to time.  Some teachers are asked to help with these projects.
  • Teachers may be asked to participate in public events designed for student enrollment.
• Teaching materials: Their syllabus is designed in collaboration with academic experts, and their classrooms are well stocked with textbooks and teaching supplies that are produced by the company.

Benefits

• Monthly salary: ¥240,000 (for teachers with full-time work permits)
• Annual Bonus:
  • Up to ¥80,000 for 1st year teachers
  • Up to ¥130,000 for 2nd year teachers
• Commuting expenses: Daily commuting expenses are fully reimbursed
• Paid vacations: 10 paid vacation days for 1st year teachers (increases with length of service)
• Medical insurance: Employees will be enrolled onto Company Insurance (shakai hoken) which includes health insurance and Japanese pension contributions.
• New teacher training: All new teachers receive 2 full weeks of comprehensive training before moving to their assigned locations where they will spend the remainder of their contract term. During training, teachers learn about the Peppy Kids Club syllabus and working with children as well as receiving orientation about living in Japan. The training session is a combination of seminars, workshops and practical teaching (trainees take part in actual lessons). Their trainers are dedicated to ensuring that trainees are confident and ready to teach after the completion of training.
• Accommodation: Teachers have the option of renting an apartment from the company.
• Support: They are committed to supporting their teachers and helping them excel during their time at Peppy Kids Club. Teachers will receive help with opening a bank account, getting a telephone, setting-up apartment utilities, and becoming familiar with local amenities.

Requirements

They are looking for highly enthusiastic people who will enjoy working with children and teaching them English. They also want people who are able to work independently and meet the challenges of living in a foreign country.

• All of their foreign teachers must have complete control of the English language, and therefore they focus on native English-speaking candidates.
• All company employees must be legally eligible to work in Japan. Successful applicants who require Japanese working status may apply for a company sponsored Working Visa (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services). The minimum requirement for this visa is a degree from a recognized university (or similar qualifications). Applicants who are eligible for other types of visas will be considered.
• While they prefer applicants who have experience working with children, formal teaching qualifications or previous experience is not required.
• As part of the employment screening process, applicants will be asked to provide a criminal background check and a note from a physician confirming their good health. Applicants will be responsible for any processing fees.
• Successful applicants must take an x-ray exam to screen for tuberculosis. Applicants will be responsible for any related fees.

To learn more about work eligibility in Japan, please feel free to contact one of their representatives or visit the Japanese Immigration Bureau’s website at https://www.isa.go.jp/en.

How to apply

If you wish to teach in Japan with Peppy Kids Club, please submit your application via their online submission form.

For more information about teaching at Peppy Kids Club, please read their Summary of Working Conditions, and visit their website.