Online English Language Coach

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.

Compensation

Rates (Japanese yen):

• ¥1,000 per 25-minute private lesson
• ¥2,000 per 50-minute group lesson

Payment: Transferred monthly prior to the 15th.

Schedule & Availability

• Lesson availability: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 00:30 AM Japan Standard Time
• Minimum coach availability requirement: 15 hours per week
• We have high demand for Monday to Friday mornings and all day Saturday. Priority given to candidates who can commit to Monday to Friday mornings and at least half of Saturday.
• We also offer classes during typical business hours; these are not the core working hours.

Features & Benefits

• 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 & 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 supports the coach and student

Platforms & Curriculum

• Company-provided Zoom Pro account, Microsoft 365 account, and Platinum School scheduling system
• Company-provided Pearson and other digital materials

About the Role

We use the term "coach" instead of "teacher." Coaches use a holistic, goal-oriented approach to support students in reaching their English communication goals rather than drilling grammar.

Qualifications

• Native English speakers from countries such as Canada, UK, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Australia, America, etc.
• Native-fluent English speakers
• 6 months online coaching experience preferred; applicants with transferable skills are welcome
• Home office/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
• Begin the application with "Early bird" for morning shifts or "Night owl" for evening shifts to indicate which Japan Standard Time shifts you are interested in

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

Interview & Eligibility Notes

• We do not interview applicants who are traveling/working (digital nomad/tourist/etc.) unless documentation explicitly allowing work is provided.
• During the interview, an internet speed test will be conducted; the applicant must attend the interview in the location where the lessons will be conducted.

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

Please apply using the form below.

ILC thanks everyone for your interest and application. Due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted.