About Us:
Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.
We are looking for a part-time TOEFL Tutor to conduct virtual lessons with students preparing for exams. You can work remotely but must be available during our regular English teaching hours (4PM to 10PM Japan Standard Time). Currently, we are in need of more tutors who can teach during our peak hours from 7PM – 9PM JST. We are also looking for additional English Online Vocabulary Tutors to join our team.
What you will be doing:
- Conduct daily virtual lessons
- Prepare for lessons before the start of each class
- Teach a 30-minute one-on-one class with each student
- Be prepared to accommodate the needs/questions of students during and after class
- Write client-facing progress reports
- Communicate with clients regarding scheduling and class performance
Our ideal candidate has:
- Exceptional English communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience working with North American/multinational colleagues and clients is a plus
- Experience in teaching academic English (written, speaking, vocabulary) is a plus
- Experience in online teaching is a plus
- A Bachelor’s Degree (would be an advantage)
- Proficient in Skype, Microsoft Office, and Google suites (slides, spreadsheet, docs etc,)
- Professional appearance
Benefits:
- Flexible work hours that accommodate your schedule and lifestyle
-Minimum commitment of two hours per day within 4 PM – 10 PM JST
-Choose to teach on weekdays, weekends, or both, to accommodate your schedule
- Access to teaching materials and comprehensive training
- Guaranteed monthly pay based on the number of regular students assigned to you
Work hours:
- Must be available from 4PM – 10PM JST (or during our peak hours from 7PM – 9PM JST)
- Being available for the whole day is a plus but not required
Remote Infrastructure:
- Desktop or laptop – Windows 7 (or above) / dual-core processor or better / 8 Gb RAM or better / Installed with latest anti-virus software
- DSL internet connection (10 Mbps or better)
- A working headset and microphone
- An HD webcam (720p/3mp or better)
- A stable supply of electricity
- A conducive workspace with a professional or plain background wall behind, good lighting, and free from any background noise