Experienced Business English Coach

Anchorstar is a boutique advisory firm helping Japanese companies expand globally and global companies succeed in Japan. We drive change by creating new momentum through cross-border collaboration and strategic consulting.

Anchorstar English is our communication coaching program, built to develop the skills professionals need to thrive in global environments. Rather than focusing only on language skills, we help professionals develop the ability to express themselves authentically and connect meaningfully across cultures.

Our services are designed around a set of beliefs:

• Authentic expression drives global connection
• AI enhances learning; people bring empathy and insight
• Good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of our coaches
• Progress happens through ongoing reflection, experimentation, and collaboration

Anchorstar English 2.0, our current program, recognizes that AI reduces many traditional language barriers. What becomes essential now is the human ability to articulate identity, values, and intention—skills that deepen trust and connection in global settings.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work 1:1 with clients
• Conduct lessons on-site at client offices (Tokyo area) three days per week
• Integrate AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion) into lesson delivery and student reflection
• Collaborate closely with the coaching team to design and refine our programs, actively sharing insights from client sessions to help evolve Anchorstar English's products, content, and curriculum

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience teaching Business English
• Strong fundamentals (language knowledge, business knowledge, teaching methodology)
• Experience teaching all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
• Previous corporate work experience strongly preferred
• Experience integrating digital/AI tools into learning is a plus
• Currently residing in Japan preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to inspire, educate, listen, and coach communication
• Must be curious, adaptable, and comfortable working with emerging tools and ideas
• Must be organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Must have a positive outlook and be a team player
• Must possess strong business knowledge, cultural intelligence and a global mindset
• Must be comfortable experimenting, reflecting, and iterating in environments where the “right answer” is not always clear

HOURS

• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• General Working Hours: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Teaching Days: 3 days at the client site (1 day = 1 client site)
• Weekends and public holidays are off (as per calendar)
• Holiday Schedule: Generally follows clients' calendar. Time off during Golden Week, Obon, and New Year depends on the client. Christmas is usually a regular working day.

OTHER

• Training program
• Support and mentoring from the coaching team
• No separate transportation allowance (included in salary)
• Monthly salary includes up to 45 hours of overtime allowance
• 6-month probationary period (may be extended)
• Health insurance coverage and pension benefits
• Support visa renewals

Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter.

Please note: Only candidates who pass the initial screening will be contacted.