Explore Japan as a dispatch teacher

Are you an adventurous educator looking to experience the diverse cultures of Japan?

YARUKI Switch Career is seeking enthusiastic, resourceful individuals for our Dispatch Teacher roles. While traditional instructors stay at a single school, our Dispatch Teachers go where they’re needed most – stepping in to cover classes and ensure a smooth student experience at YARUKI Switch Group schools across Japan (such as i Kids Star, Kids Duo, or WinBe).

In many cases, you will work at a location for a month or two at a time, providing an essential service to a school and its students. Dispatch teachers are based in one area but must be ready to take on assignments across the country, including in Chubu, Kansai, Kanto, and Tohoku.

If you love to travel, thrive on problem-solving, and want to experience local Japanese cultures firsthand, this is the perfect role for you!

About the role:

Dispatch Teachers will initially receive comprehensive training for the WinBe brand. Based on future needs, you may also be trained to support other educational brands, including i Kids Star and Kids Duo.

A standard Dispatch Teacher shift is 7 hours and 15 minutes (not including a 45-minute break). When working for brands with longer shifts, overtime will be paid.

YARUKI Switch Career Dispatch Teachers provide coverage at both directly managed and franchise schools. Directly managed schools are owned and operated by YARUKI Switch Group. Franchise locations are owned and run by independent owners who have an agreement with YARUKI Switch Group. Some job details may vary from location to location.

WinBe (English conversation school)
•   Age group: 3 to 12 years old
•   Class size: Up to 6 students
•   Working shift: 7 hours and 15 minutes of work with a 45-minute break (total commitment of 8 hours). Tuesday to Friday shifts are from 12:00 to 20:00, 12:30 to 20:30, or 13:00 to 21:00, and Saturday shifts are 10:00 to 18:00.

Kids Duo (After-school program)
•   Age group: 3 to 12 years old
•   Class size: 30+ students
•   Working shift: 8 hours of work with a 1-hour break (a total commitment of 9 hours). Shifts generally occur between 9:00 to 20:00 from Monday to Friday. A typical shift is from 11:00 to 20:00.

i Kids Star (Bilingual kindergartens)
•     Age group: 2 to 6 years old • Class size: Up to 32 students
•   Working shift: 8 hours of work with a 1-hour break (a total commitment of 9 hours). A typical shift is from 8:30 to 17:30.

Dispatch teachers receive:

•  ¥247,590/month (¥235,800 base salary + ¥11,790 operational allowance)
•  Raise opportunities based on performance
•  Ten paid days of leave per year (after six months of employment), in addition to national holidays
•  ¥100,000 contract-renewal bonus upon successful completion of the contract
•  Fully paid initial training, including accommodation and transportation reimbursement
•  Work-related commuting costs fully reimbursed; accommodations provided for long-distance dispatch work (all within company policy)
•  Social Security and Health Insurance provided
•  Visa sponsorship and renewal support available
•  Support with securing housing, opening bank accounts, and more

Also, as a member of YARUKI Switch Career, you can rely on our dedicated staff to have your back every step of the way. Along with providing top-notch logistical support, we offer training sessions, teaching resources, and ongoing development opportunities. This ensures teachers are well-prepared to handle the different educational settings and student age groups across their assignments.

Think dispatch teaching might be right for you? Let us know by indicating your interest in the cover letter of your job application.