Kids English Teacher Position at Kensington Kids Academy (expired)

Kensington Kids Academy

Company

Kensington Kids Academy

Job ID

155736

Location

福岡市, Fukuoka, Japan

Post date

May 14, 2025

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Teacher, Instructor (ELT, Conversational English)

Work Type

Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

¥3.0M ~ ¥3.3M / Year

• Salaries increase in the 2nd year

Join a School That Puts Purpose and Joy Over Profit

Are you a passionate English teacher who loves working with children? This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a school that prioritizes the academic success of its students and values the professional development of its team.

At Kensington Kids Academy, we offer a supportive, rewarding workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

*Genuinely passionate about children’s education
*Eager to grow and develop as an educator
*Seeking their next professional step in a friendly and collaborative environment

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Kids English Teacher at Kensington Kids Academy, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging English lessons to young learners in a supportive, academically focused environment. You will teach small groups (maximum 10 students per class) or private students using a structured curriculum and a range of activities designed to build language skills, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning.

Your role will involve:

*Planning and teaching age-appropriate English lessons to kindergarten and elementary-aged students (group and private)
*Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports each child’s academic development
*Actively collaborating with assistants and fellow teachers
*Using the provided curriculum while incorporating your own creative ideas and teaching style

This position is ideal for educators who are passionate about early childhood education and are excited to contribute to a strong, cooperative teaching team.

JOB DETAILS:

*Start Date: As soon as we find the right person
*Schedule: 5 days per week (Sundays + one additional day off, determined by the school).
*Locations: Central Fukuoka – All locations are easily accessible by bike (HiraoJosui, Ropponmatsu, Akasaka, Sakurazaka, Yakuin – assigned by the school)

COMPENSATION:
*1st year: ¥3,000,000 + Bonus
*Salaries increase in the second year based on performance

WE OFFER:
*Friendly, professional and rewarding working environment
*Comprehensive training and ongoing support
*Genuine investment in helping you grow as a confident, capable educator
*Health insurance, Pension, Employment insurance, Paid holidays, Transportation allowance
*Bonuses and salary increases

QUALIFICATIONS:
*Native-level English proficiency.
*Minimum 2 years of experience teaching kindergarten-aged children, including group lessons and K1 (ages 3–4)
*Additional experience teaching elementary-aged children is preferred.
*Valid visa
*University degree
*Current residency in Japan is required (Fukuoka residency preferred but not mandatory)


APPLICATION PROCESS:
*Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*A cover letter will be requested after your initial application, explaining why you would like to work at our school and how your skills and experience would contribute to and enhance our academic environment.

We look forward to hearing from passionate educators ready to join a school where purpose and joy come before profit—where students thrive academically, teachers grow professionally, and learning is genuinely fun for everyone.