Online English Coach for Adults

International Language Coaching Inc. is seeking highly qualified, professional, native or native-fluent English language coaches to join an elite Tokyo-based language school for online coaching of adult Japanese students.

Rate: Japanese yen - ¥1,000 per 25-minute private lesson and ¥2,000 per 50-minute group lesson.

Lesson availability: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 00:30 AM, Japan Standard Time.

Minimum coach availability: 15 hours per week.

Payment: Transferred monthly before the 15th.

Online platforms: Company-provided free Zoom Pro account, Microsoft 365 account, and Platinum School scheduling system.

Curriculum: Company-provided free Pearson and other digital material.

• Students are assigned to the coach for the complete 1-year program.
• Fixed schedule and fixed lessons/students.
• Extremely stable earnings.
• Coaches are paid even if the student does not attend a lesson.
• Adult students (professionals and executives) - no children.
• 99% of lessons are private, 25-minute lessons.
• Comprehensive training program.
• Mentors who actively support coach development throughout the relationship.
• English-speaking Japanese consultant who supports the coach and student.

We use the term coach instead of teacher, as our coaches do not drill grammar but use a holistic, goal-oriented approach to help students reach their English communication goals.

Ideal Candidate:

• Native English speakers from countries such as Canada, UK, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Australia, America, etc.
• Native-fluent English speakers.
• 6 months of online coaching experience is preferred. However, applicants with transferable skills are welcome to apply.
• Home office or workspace with stable internet.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Accountable, responsible, and professional.
• Equipment required: computer and noise-cancelling headset. Phones and tablets are not acceptable.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter.
• Resume that includes nationality, country of citizenship and country of residence, address, and a color photo of the applicant.
• Self-introduction video is preferred.
• Inform us which Japan Standard Time shifts you are interested in by starting the application with 'Early bird' for morning shifts or 'Night owl' for evening shifts.

Applications that do not include the above information cannot be processed.

We have a high demand for Monday to Friday mornings, as well as all-day Saturday. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to Monday to Friday mornings and at least half of Saturday.

Note: We also offer classes during typical business hours; however, these are not the core working hours.

We do not interview applicants who are travelling or working (digital nomad/tourist, etc.) unless documentation that explicitly allows work is provided.

During the interview, an internet speed test will be conducted, so the applicant must attend the interview in the location where the lessons will be conducted. We do not conduct interviews if the applicant is travelling.

Please visit our website for more details about ILC and the position: https://www.ilccanada.com

ILC thanks everyone for your interest and application.

However, due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please apply using the form below.