Full Time English Teacher (expired)

Do you love kids and know how to have fun? Do you enjoy laughing, joking, and bringing smiles to everyone around you? If so, Green Bear is the place for you! Just a quick 30 minute train ride outside of central Tokyo!

Experience doesn't matter as long as you have passion and the right personality!!


6 weeks paid holiday. (Golden Week, summer 3 weeks and winter 2 weeks.)
Visa sponsorship available. (If you have a BA degree or higher.)
Accommodation support.
Hands-on training with our curriculum and continued support throughout the year.

Green Bear English is an international preschool and kindergarten, founded in 2001, with a mission to provide children an internationally recognized education while making learning fun and enjoyable every day. We believe in hands-on, engaging activities that help children grasp essential foundational skills in a creative and exciting environment.

As our school continues to grow, with over 600 new students enrolling each year, we are looking for passionate teachers to join our team and help us continue to expand and thrive. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking school that values both teacher and student growth.


Teachers who want to have fun teaching, be a part of a team, work in a positive environment and help each other grow should definitely apply.

Full-time classroom teacher for a minimum of one year contract.
Children’s ages ranging from 2 to 16 years old depending on the teaching position.
Work Hours: (9:30 ~ 18:30 Monday ~ Friday) or (10:30 ~ 19:30 Tuesday ~ Saturday)
(Starting and finishing hours depends on the class you are in charge of.)
Classroom teaching hours start from 9:50 ~ 14:30 or from 14:30 ~ 19:30 The rest of the
day is spent for preparation, meetings or if you have any afternoon classes that day.
Roughly 15 ~ 20 children per class.
Each class has a Japanese bilingual partner teacher.
Chance of promotion depends on your skill level and developmental growth.


****** Preferred qualifications. *******

Ability to follow our curriculum while bringing your own creative ideas to enhance the learning experience.
Strong teamwork skills—able to collaborate effectively with your partner teacher and colleagues.
Positive, well-mannered, and approachable with a joyful attitude.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching young learners.
Excellent communication skills, both with fellow teachers and management.
A genuine love for children’s development, with a flexible and patient approach to meeting the individual needs of each student.
Creativity in designing engaging lessons and activities that capture and hold children’s attention.
A natural sense of fun—you enjoy teaching and aren't afraid to be silly, playful, and share a laugh with the kids.