The TEFL Org

Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Salary:
¥ per Month
Job Type:
Voluntary
Accommodation:
Yes
Contract Length:
3 Month(s)
TEFL hours required:
20+ hours
Start Date:
23rd April 2025
Degree Required:
No
School Type:
Language School
Experience Required:
18 months of relevant full-time experience teaching English and/or Spanish as a second language
Number of Vacancies:
6-10
Reference:
JP57817
Age Group:
- Adult Learners
Application Deadline:
April 14, 2025

Job Details

Would you like to use your language teaching skills to help build a global culture of peace, while seeing the world at the same time?

Applications are now open!

Are you interested in teaching, travelling, and contributing to international development? How about visiting over 22 ports across 18 countries? If so, join Peace Boat for the adventure of a lifetime!

The GET Programme is Peace Boat’s language training initiative, conducted aboard the Pacific World, our newest and most luxurious vessel. Volunteers have the chance to travel the globe with our students, teaching practical English and Spanish through GET’s task-based learning approach. Teachers will also have the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of guest educators, including academics, peace-builders, sustainability advocates, entertainers, and more, all while circumnavigating the world by sea!

We are currently accepting applications for English and Spanish teachers for Peace Boat's 121st Global Voyage:

The 121st Global Voyage departs Yokohama, Japan on August 19th, 2025, and returns on December 5th, 2025. This voyage will explore historic cities along the Mediterranean coast, countries home to ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece, and more. It will also visit stunning destinations such as Peru, the mysterious Rapa Nui, and traditional cultural sites worldwide. A highlight of the journey will be in Iceland’s waters during the aurora season, offering an unobstructed view of the mesmerizing northern lights.

For more information and to download the application pack, please visit:

https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer

What's Involved?

This onboard language programme, is a communication-based programme that aims to improve students' confidence and communicative ability in English and/or Spanish through a dynamic combination of onboard classwork, language-based events and activities, and exchange programmes in ports of call. The participants can acquire the necessary language skills to make their voyage as memorable and meaningful as possible. For teachers, the programme offers the opportunity to work with a great deal of autonomy, using their creativity both in and out of the classroom while enjoying the unique experience.

Eligibility

Basic requirements:

18 months of relevant full-time experience teaching English and/or Spanish as a second language. Be highly advanced speakers of English (for those applying to teach English) or both English and Spanish (for those applying to teach Spanish). Note: it is not necessary to be a 'native' or 'first-language' speaker. Be available for the duration of the voyage for which they are applying (including online training and pre-voyage orientation periods). Be able to obtain all relevant visas required to participate in the voyage for which they are applying.

Additional Benefits

Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position. They cover the cost of room and board on the ship, port fees and visas.

Requirements

*A TEFL Certificate is not required, although such teaching qualifications are taken into account. However teaching experience is required for this position.

Location

How to Apply

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