Amity — English Teaching in Japan

Amity is a leading English conversation school for children in Japan. Since its establishment in 1994, the company has grown into a trusted provider of high-quality English education. With more than 96 branch schools across Japan and over 24,000 students taught weekly, Amity offers exceptional opportunities for motivated, child-friendly, native-level English speakers who are passionate about teaching.

Those who want to experience the wonder of Japan through the imaginative eyes of children are encouraged to apply.

About the Position

Amity’s strong reputation is built on its academically rich curriculum, dynamic teaching approach, and dedicated educators. Successful teachers are energetic, enthusiastic, attentive, and able to quickly adapt to Amity’s teaching methodology as well as Japanese cultural and workplace expectations.

Location: Nationwide (Honshu and Kyushu) Position: English Teacher Contract Length: 1 year (first-year contracts must be one year; teachers work exclusively for Amity during this period) Schedule: 5-day, 40-hour work week — Tuesday to Saturday Working Hours: 10:00–19:00, 11:00–20:00, or 12:00–21:00 Relocation: Position requires moving to Japan

Responsibilities

• Teach English conversation classes to students aged 6 months to 18 years

• Create engaging and creative lessons using Amity’s methods and materials

• Communicate regularly with parents about weekly lesson content

• Interview and counsel prospective students

• Promote Amity products and services

• Interact daily with students and parents in the school lobby

• Prepare progress reports during designated periods each year

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Approx. ¥275,000/month (salary increase available from the second contract year based on performance)

• Visa sponsorship

• Paid training

• Holidays and vacation periods

• Subsidized, company-arranged apartment

• Subsidized corporate health insurance

• Contract completion bonus

• Transportation stipend

Requirements

Successful candidates are enthusiastic about working with children, quick to learn Amity’s teaching methodology, and flexible in adapting to life and work in Japan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (required)

• Native-level English proficiency

• Completion of elementary through university education in English

• Experience working with children of various ages

Additional Preferred Attributes

• Teaching experience or academic background in education

• Outgoing, child-friendly personality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Openness to learning and applying Amity’s methods

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

• Strong teamwork skills

• Commitment to student satisfaction and success

• Sales or business experience

• Japanese language ability (an asset)

How to Apply

You can view Amity’s available teaching positions HERE.

All applicants residing in Japan (native English speakers, Filipino or those or currently residing in the Philippines) may also apply directly to Amity by clicking this link: https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/native/.

Additionally, non-Native (Japanese and non-Japanese) teachers with high-level English ability and business-level Japanese fluency may also be considered for other teaching positions. Salary and Employment stipulations will be different from the Native English Teacher position. Please see their Japanese website for more information at https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/.

If you have any questions during the application process, feel free to contact the recruiting offices.

Please DO NOT contact or visit Amity branch schools directly, as they are not staffed to handle recruiting inquiries.

*Candidates who submit Amity Applications with missing information may not be considered as Amity is not able to respond to all applications.

You can find more information about Amity on their website: https://www.amityteachers.com/