Can I teach students privately in my free time?
Sorry, no freelancing allowed by our contract. If you want to freelance, please don't sign up with us.
What's the salary?
Teachers start at ¥250,000 per month in their first year. Senior Teachers start at ¥300,000.
How much are the taxes?
If you claim no dependants, tax on ¥250,000 is currently ¥12,800. Tax on ¥300,000 is ¥13,100. City taxes don't apply until year two.
How can teachers quality for bonuses?
LH conducts performance reviews in mid-contract and at the end of the contract year. The performance reviews directly affects the year-end bonus. Each performance reviews will take into consideration teaching quality, revenue contribution of the teacher's services, good reviews from the clients and contributions to improving the LH teaching materials and methods, PLUS completion of contract.
When are the vacations?
Teachers qualify for 15 working days vacation per year, five of which are discretionary (but will be 'consumed' if used as sick days) and ten of which are timed to complement national holidays in the following periods:
Spring April 29 – May 5
Summer Mid-August
Winter Dec. 23 – Jan. 5 approximately
Spring April 29 – May 5
Summer Mid-August
Winter Dec. 23 – Jan. 5 approximately
How are salaries paid?
Monthly on the 20th of the month following that in which the lessons were taught, by bank remittance only. Therefore August salary is paid on September 20th, October salary on November 20th, etc.
Who pays traveling expenses to corporate clients' premises?
We charge corporate clients a traveling fee based on public transportation fares to their location. Teachers put in their expense claim sheet once a month and receive reimbursement according to what the client has paid. Some clients drive a hard bargain, but almost all pay transportation fees if located more than just a bicycle ride away.
What should I do now to continue with my application?
Email our HR team at languagehouse@languagehouse.jp. Send in your CV if you haven't already done so, and indicate that you have read these FAQs and want to continue with the application/interview process. Get ready to do a video interview with us using Skype. Think about when you would be available to start in Japan (leaving sufficient time for the visa application process). And do some homework on language acquisition and EFL teaching techniques.
