Business English Trainer
英語講師
Overview
Kanda Gaigo Career College (KGCC) is seeking experienced part-time Business English trainers for our corporate training service division. As our clients demand the highest quality of business English training, interested candidates should be professionals with a focus on developing trainees’ English communication skills.
Position
Business English Trainers
Position type
Part-time (contract-based)
Period
Contract period varies from short-term intensive seminars to year-long courses.
Positions may become available throughout the year.
Work Hours
Course schedules may vary based on course arrangements and clients’ needs. Normally 60-90 minutes per lesson, 1-3 times a week, and assignments may be scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Location
Courses will be held at Kanda Gaigo Career College (KGCC) and/or at corporate/client locations in Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama. Online lesson options are also available.
Salary and benefits
In accordance to the pay scale determined and used in the program plus transportation expenses to/from the teaching site.
Teaching Field
Business English
Responsibilities
- Conduct business English programs for corporate clients
- Prepare for lessons in accordance with the course syllabus
- Teach classes of all levels (group/one-to-one)
- Write reports under the guidance from office staff
- Manage administrative tasks, including maintaining and submitting attendance records, and evaluating and providing timely feedback on trainee work.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching business English to business professionals (including government agencies) in corporate training settings (e.g. in-house, through agencies, or direct contracts with corporate clients)
- Native or near-native English speakers
- Full proficiency in the teaching language, both spoken and written
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a university where English is the medium of education
- Valid work visa in Japan
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel)
- Must be proficient using technology databases, online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, email, learning management systems, etc.).
- Professional, punctual and responsive to emails.
- Professional appearance and attitude; reliable and flexible
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in a corporate setting
- Certification or a graduate degree in business, finance, or relevant field preferred
- CELTA, TEFL, or TESOL certification
- Japanese language ability preferred but not mandatory
- Availability to teach in evenings (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.), afternoons (around 1:00 p.m.), and/or mornings (7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.)
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately. Please send applications to kgcc-saiyo@kifl.ac.jp with:
a) a letter of application,
b) a full academic CV,
c) your teaching availability (days and times).
Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
Only applicants selected for an interview after the initial review will be contacted.