Now hiring passionate English teachers across Japan!
Do you love working with children? Are you creative, kind, and ready to be part of a warm and welcoming team? Then HOPPA is the perfect place for you!
We’re currently hiring full-time English teachers for several of our schools across Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa — and we’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy early childhood education.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
• Teach fun and engaging English lessons to children aged 0 to 5
• Join in daily routines, story time, songs, and play
• Support Japanese staff with school activities and classroom tasks
No Japanese required — but it’s a plus if you do speak it!
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Requirements:
• Must currently live in Japan
• Be fluent in English with clear pronunciation
• Must hold a valid visa (Spouse, Specialist in Humanities, Long-Term Resident, or PR)
• Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children
• A genuine love of working with children and a positive attitude
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What We Offer:
• Full-time, stable employment with a one-year renewable contract
(Chance for permanent employment after just one year based on performance!)
• Monthly Salary:
o ¥245,000 (University graduates)
o ¥235,000 (Non-graduates)
• Government allowance of ¥6,000–¥13,000/month (varies by area)
• Two annual bonus payments (June & December — each one approx. a full paycheck!)
• No weekend teaching – Monday to Friday only (unless there is a special event)
• 10 paid vacation days granted after 6 months (more added each year)
• Most national holidays off
• Health insurance and pension enrollment
• Commuting costs covered up to ¥30,000/month
• A strong, supportive team and a workplace where your efforts are truly appreciated!
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Hiring in These Locations:
TOKYO
• Asagaya Minami (5 min from Minami Asagaya Station)
• Yagisawa (1 min from Seibu Yagisawa Station)
• Horikirishobuen (5 min from Horikirishobuen Station)
• Keyakinosato (15 min from Sengawa Station)
• Keisei Koiwa (10–15 min from Keisei Koiwa/Koiwa Station)
• Setagaya (8 minute walk from Kyodo Station OR 9 minute walk from Chitose Funabashi Station CHIBA)
CHIBA
• Makuhari 5-chome (12 min from JR Makuhari Station)
DISPATCH POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE
We’re also hiring flexible dispatch teachers for some of our smaller schools in:
• Tokyo
• Kanagawa
• Chiba
(Teach at multiple schools in your area – ask us for more info!)
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Why Choose HOPPA?
• Work in a friendly, professional, and respectful environment
• Form meaningful relationships with students and staff
• Build your career at a well-established and trusted organization with 94 schools across Japan
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Ready to make a difference while doing what you love?
Apply today to join our incredible team — we can’t wait to meet you!
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