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Are you an English or Spanish language teacher with a passion for education, people, and travel? We are seeking volunteer (unpaid) English and Spanish language teachers for our 124th Global Voyage departing on August 21, 2026 and returning to Yokohama, Japan December 6, 2026. From Dubrovnik and Kotor in the shimmering Adriatic Sea, to the ancient ruins of Egypt, Peru, and Easter Island, this cruise visits a variety of popular destinations. A highlight will be the chances to view the Aurora right from the ship! Peace Boat is an international NGO building a culture of peace by connecting people across borders and creating opportunities for learning, activism and cooperation. Our teachers facilitate this by empowering our participants with the skills and confidence to use language to make these connections. While this is an unpaid position, Peace Boat covers the cost of visas, port fees, room and board. For the full ports of call list, please click the link here: https://peaceboat.org/english/voyage/124th-global-voyage. Peace Boat's language training programme, GET, is now accepting applications for English and Spanish language teachers for the 124th Global Voyage until April 17th, 2026 close of business JST. Interviews will be conducted online from May 11-15 JST. For more information, download our application pack or send us an email. Please download the Information & Application Pack, found here: http://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer

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EFL Instructor - Chiba, Japan Chiba, Japan Posted by: MIL The Language Center Contact: mil-recruit@margaret-gaigo.jp MIL The Language Center (Margaret Gaigo Gakuin in Japanese) is currently recruiting for a full-time position in Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo. The position will start in June or the end of May. The position involves teaching English as a Foreign Language to all ages (from 2 to 80). The successful candidate will be a native English speaker with a four-year university degree. Experience is preferred. Must have an aptitude for working with children. Compensation is 260,000 Japanese yen per month for up to 320 minutes of teaching time per day. Transportation to and from your assigned branches is covered by MIL. MIL will help you find an affordable apartment. Please respond with a cover letter, an updated resume and a recent photo. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. To apply, email mil-recruit@margaret-gaigo.jp

English Instructor Needed in Chiba, Japan

EFL Instructor - Chiba, Japan

Teach at University in Japan! – The Greater Tokyo Area, and Nagoya Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya Posted by: Westgate Corporation Now Recruiting for Spring 2026 We are accepting applications for teaching positions on our University Program from applicants both inside and outside Japan for the spring 2026 term. HOW TO APPLY: Please read the Application Information for the Spring 2026 Term on our website for more details and fill out the Online Application Form. We will contact you by email shortly after you have completed the form. You can also find more information about our programs and policies on our website. ***** UNIVERSITY PROGRAM ***** 1) PROGRAM INFORMATION: We are seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This unique opportunity is for bright teachers eager to enrich their teaching skills while realizing the dream of exploring a foreign country. 2) QUALIFICATIONS: - University graduates with a bachelor's and/or more advanced degree, plus one of the following: a) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary) b) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials or qualifications * No Japanese language ability is required. 3) CONTRACT PERIOD: - SPRING TERM -- April / May to July (approx. 3 to 4 months) - FALL TERM -- September to December / January / February (approx. 3 to 5 months) 4) LOCATION: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya 5) COMPENSATION: - Approximately 260,000 yen per month for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification, but less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience - Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience - Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications *Note: Compensation is based on an hourly rate of pay. Exact monthly earnings fluctuate but over the course of a contract period average out to the figures listed above. 6) OTHER: - HOUSING can be arranged at the cost listed below, which covers rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees: a) 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence, or b) 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment - FLIGHT REIMBURSEMENT of up to 1,200 USD for those coming to Japan for Spring 2026 - WORKING VISA SPONSORSHIP is available - RENEWABLE contract **** ATTENTION **** We are also looking for candidates with the following background and experience: - Master's degree or higher - Total 3 years’ experience (6 or more terms/semesters) in teaching at university/community college (all subjects) ABOUT WESTGATE: Westgate aims to shape the future of English education in Japan. We have been providing conversation-based practical English lessons since 1983 and hire around 180 instructors every term. Generations of Japanese students have developed their communicative English skills and cultural awareness through our programs. As well as helping to shape the direction of our students’ lives and careers, we have also been a gateway to career development for countless English instructors around the world. Find out more about Westgate at https://www.westgatejapan.com/.

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