OBP Academy is a certified job agent in Japan.
We specialize in connecting teachers in the field of early childhood education with schools and preschools, and recently we also support placements in private high schools and hospitals.
Schools and Institutions We Introduce
- International schools and preschools
- Japanese nursery schools
- Japanese kindergartens
- Private high schools
- Hospitals
Eligibility and Requirements
International Schools / Preschools
- Strong academic background preferred
- Degrees in Early Childhood Education are an advantage
- Teaching experience is highly valued
- English and Japanese language skills are not strictly required
Japanese Nursery Schools
- Applicants must have at least basic English or Japanese ability (zero language skill is not acceptable)
- Completion of the Kosodate Shien-in (Childcare Assistant Training) certificate is an advantage
- In principle, a national Hoikushi (childcare worker) license is required to work in Japanese nursery schools
- Foreign teachers hired as English instructors generally do not receive the same salary as Japanese licensed staff
- However, the large number of nursery schools offers many opportunities
- Holding the Kosodate Shien-in certificate improves employment conditions
Japanese Kindergartens
- Requirements are generally the same as nursery schools
- Hoikushi license or equivalent qualification is required
- Language ability and assistant training certificates are valued
Private High Schools
- Applicants must hold a teaching license from their home country
- For those from countries without a teacher licensing system, proof of teaching experience is required
- Alternatively, a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a Japanese university is accepted
Hospitals
- Applicants must hold a nursing license from their home country
- JLPT N2 or higher is required
- Employment starts as a nursing assistant, with the opportunity to later qualify as a licensed practical nurse in Japan
Job Introduction Process
- Send Your Resume
Please email your resume to job@obp.academy. Include your name, current residence, qualifications, and work experience. - Interview with OBP
We will review your resume and arrange a Zoom or face-to-face interview.
During the interview, we will ask about your background, preferred work style, desired salary, and other conditions. - Matching with Schools or Hospitals
If everything is in order, we will forward your resume to schools that match your requirements. - Interview
If a school or a hospital is interested, you will be invited to an interview. In most cases, OBP staff will accompany you. - Demo Lesson (if required)
Some schools may request a demo day to observe your teaching. - Result Notification
