ECC TEACH IN JAPAN - start dates mid 2026 and beyond! Recruitment sessions in Toronto (monthly), the UK in April, the USA in May

Since 1962 ECC has been at the leading edge of language education in Japan and has grown to have over 150 schools throughout the nation. We strive to promote a spirit of multiculturalism represented by a team of 15 different nationalities with over 400 native English speaking teachers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Native English Speaker

· Bachelor's Degree or above

· Must be able to work for at least one year

ECC CONTRACT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

For the individual seeking overseas employment, finding a reliable employer is paramount. ECC offers one of the most progressive contract packages among English conversation schools in Japan. We have a reputation for being a very supportive, reliable employer with many of our teachers having gravitated to us from other schools. 

While many schools require a 40-hour workweek for a similar salary, we offer a 35-hour workweek, two to four weeks more vacation and comprehensive training. We are sure that you, like our current teaching team, will find your time with ECC a satisfying and rewarding experience!

ECC offers:

*comprehensive paid training and in-house lesson plans

*5-day work week

*70,000 yen international flight stipend

*commuting expenses fully reimbursed

*housing/accommodation arrangements and support

*competitive salary of 277,500 yen based on a 35-hour work week (26 hours/week of in-class teaching)

*annual performance based salary stipend

*extensive paid time off (138 paid days off per full academic year)

*Japanese social, health and pension benefits

TO APPLY

ECC is focusing on the following recruitment session locations:

CANADA - TORONTO:  Recruitment sessions are being held each month for positions starting mid 2026 and beyond (various start dates throughout 2026 and early 2027). Sessions will include a comprehensive overview of ECC, teaching role play, English proficiency test and interview.  For more details and to apply, please visit www.eccteachinjapan.com and complete the online application. 

USA: ECC will hold in-person recruitment sessions in select cities in late May 2026 for positions starting in Japan autumn 2026 and early 2027). Sessions will include a comprehensive overview of ECC, teaching role play, English proficiency test and interview. 

**New York City - May 23, 24
**Atlanta- May 27, 28
**Los Angeles- May 31, June 1

Please visit www.eccteachinjapan.com and complete the online application. 

Additionally, US residents able/willing to attend a recruitment session in Toronto, Canada are welcome to apply year round. For more details and to apply, please visit www.eccteachinjapan.com and complete the online application. 

The UK: In April, ECC will hold in-person recruitment sessions in Manchester and London for positions starting in Japan September 2026 and beyond . Sessions will include a comprehensive overview of ECC, teaching role play, English proficiency test and interview. 

** Manchester - April 10, 11 
** London - April 14, 15, 17, 18 

For more details and to apply, please visit www.eccteachinjapan.com and complete the online application.