【Job Description】
”Learn English through play” is our concept at Kids Duo. Kids Duo is a school at which instructors not only teach the language, but also spend time together with the students in English. As a Kids Duo instructor, it is rewarding to see students improve their English, and also encouraging to see them mature with confidence. We welcome applicants who are friendly and enjoy being around kids, as well as applicants who wish to work in Japan using English.
【Prior teaching experience is not necessary】
Work experience is not required as well. A thorough training will be provided by the Kids Duo Headquarters. A skilled trainer will guide applicants through basic training and On-The-Job training to ensure applicants’ success in fulfilling their role. The role of the native instructor is to introduce the joy of learning English, and supporting personal growth through English education.
【Japanese language skills are not necessary】
Kids Duo is an all English school. Instructors will be supported by bilingual staffs, so not being able to understand Japanese will not be a problem. We are looking for instructors who wish to work in Japan using English, and who are eager to cooperate with the bilingual staffs and the school director to create a school that will enable kids to thrive.
【Daily Schedule】
❶ Meeting with school director and instructors to go over the day’s schedule.
(Kids Duo values teamwork!)
❷ Lesson preparations
（Kids Duo has in place a curriculum and teaching materials for instructors to follow)
❸ Pick up students from school
(by Kids Duo bus or by foot)
❹ English lessons
(songs, coloring, games, snack, worksheets etc)
❺ Communication with parents
(share with the parents what their child did that day)
❻ Attending the bus ride home
(ride on the Kids Duo bus to assist with the drop-off, a chance to interact personally
with students )
❼ Tidying up and cleaning
【School location】
Funabashi City Honcho 3-32-31 SK Building Ichibankan 2nd Floor
The nearest train station is Funabashi Station on the JR Line or Keisei Funabashi Station on the Keisei Line.
＊After leaving JR/Keisei Funabashi Station, go straight down Ekimae Dori, heading in the direction of the city hall office. Cross Honcho 1 Chome Scramble Crossing. Stay on the left side of the road. Keep going straight until the red sign of a pharmacy “Hoken-no-Madoguchi”, located shortly before the Route 14 intersection. Kids Duo is on the 2nd Floor of that building with the red sign.
【Work hours】
・School hours are 10:00 to 20:30. Instructors work in shifts 8 hours a day including
1 hour lunch break.
・Average overtime a month: overtime is rare
・Kids Duo offers special courses during the summer, winter, spring holidays.
Instructors may be asked to come in at 8:15 depending on the schedule.
【Requirements】
・Prior teaching experience is not necessary. We welcome applicants who are willing to
work long term (over 2 years)
・Native English teacher
・Applicants who like kids and like to be around people
・Applicants who are capable of adapting to the Japanese culture and values
・Applicants who are eager to work as a member of a team alongside other Kids Duo
staff.
【Salary】
・Annual salary 3,000,000 yen (converted monthly salary 250,000 yen)
・Pay-rise, bonus paid accordingly
・Transportation reimbursement
【Holidays and Leave】（over 120 days off per year)
・Weekends and national holidays
（Approximately once a month, Kids Duo holds an event at the school at which time
instructors are asked to come to work)
・Golden Week / summer holidays / New Years holidays / Paid vacation (acquired rate
nearly 100%)
・Bereavement leave
