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Experience life as a local and teach English near beautiful Mt Fuji, Japan

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi My name is Rumiko. I am Japanese, I have 11 and 8 year old girls.

    We run a family owned language school in Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture. our town has a beautiful mountain, Mt Fuji and a lot of nature. It is a nice place to live
    I am looking for a language exchange supporter for our students at school.

    Our School, it covers various educational domains such as after-schools, pre-schools, daycares, private or group lessons for all ages, and other specialized schools.

    We focus on speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and expanding students' vocabulary. We try to make everyone feel confident when they use the English language. we work with people from different countries and are all well-trained.

    Your main role at the school is to provide an environment for students to hear and communicate with you in English. Although we suggest using English with the students as much as possible, we recommend communicating in Japanese with our local Japanese staff as much as possible.

    It is a great way to practice your Japanese skills and our staff are more than welcome to help you every step of the way!
    You are also welcome to join the language exchange events
    * Note that we provide you with your monthly schedule but in some circumstances, changes in your schedule may occur.

    if you are eligible to get a working holiday visa, this program offers the perfect opportunity to experience a new culture while working in Japan.

    ★Your responsibilities:
    ・Assist the english classes with activities for approximately 3 hours per day in the afternoon
    ・Help 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday

    ★What we offer:
    ・accommodation with fully equipped
    ・Meals are not included, so please be responsible for your own meals.
    ・A friendly and welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable and at home.
    ・The opportunity to experience local culture and daily life in Japan.
    ・A meaningful cultural exchange experience where we can learn from each other.
    ・Language exchange opportunities to learn and practice Japanese while sharing your own language and culture.

    As a paid position, a minimum duration is 3months
    You will have a job interview, Please send us a resume- we will provide the link in the message
    (wages for a paid position)
    hourly 1160yen〜

    We are looking for someone who is reliable, open-minded, and enjoys working with people. Teaching experience is welcome but not necessarily required, depending on the role.

    We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a memorable cultural exchange experience together!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Languages
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our School provides several language training courses such as English, Japanese and Chinese.
    During you stay with us, you will have access to a language exchange also offer cultural activities, to experience Japan’s unique way of living.

    If you are interested in more academic-focused study, optional academic language classes in Japanese or English are also available for an additional fee. Classes can be booked separately on a ticket basis.

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Marketing
    helping the activity (Summer School and Camp)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a friendly and responsible volunteer to help as a teaching assistant.

    The main task is to support our teaching activities for approximately 3 hours each afternoon, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday).

    Your support may include:
    ・Assist the english classes with activities for approximately 3 hours per day in the afternoon
    ・Help 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday
    ・Preparing or organizing teaching materials
    ・Creating a fun, friendly, and positive learning environment

    No professional teaching experience is necessarily required. We are looking for someone who is patient, friendly, flexible, and enjoys interacting with students.

    This is a paid position and a minimum duration is 3months
    You will have a job interview, Please send us a resume- we will provide the link in the message
    (wages for a paid position)
    hourly 1160yen〜

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    looking for a language exchange partner for kids

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide a fully furnished accommodation during your stay.

    The accommodation includes:
    ・A comfortable bed
    ・Kitchen facilities and cooking essentials
    ・Air conditioning and heating
    ・High-speed Wi-Fi internet connection
    ・bike

    The school house is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood, just about a 5-minute walk from Gotemba Train Station.

    We can also provide a bicycle for getting around and commuting to the school, making it easy to explore the local area and enjoy your stay in Gotemba.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will enjoy your time off.
    There are a lot of nice places to go around the city for day trips such as Mt Fuji, Hakone, Yamanaka lake

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    offers a welcoming community environment ,you can enjoy to meet with a local people, language exchange , a new work, experience

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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