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Volunteer English and Spanish Language Teachers

Date Posted: Wednesday March 4th 2026

Volunteer English and Spanish Language Teachers
  • Location:
    Tokyo, Japan
  • Salary:
  • Job Type:
    Voluntary
  • Accommodation:
    Yes
  • Contract Length:
    4 Month(s)
  • TEFL hours required:
    120+ hours
  • Start Date:
    21st August 2026
  • Degree Required:
    No
  • School Type:
    Language School
  • Experience Required:
    18 months of relevant full-time experience teaching English
  • Number of Vacancies:
    5-10
  • Reference:
    JP58925
  • Age Group:
    • Adult Learners
  • Application Deadline:
    April 17, 2026

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 ports in many countries around the world? If so, join Peace Boat for the adventure of a lifetime!

The GET Programme is their language training initiative, conducted aboard the Pacific World, their newest and most luxurious vessel. Volunteers have the chance to travel the globe with their 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!

What's Involved?

This onboard language programme, is communication-based and aims to improve students' confidence and English and/or Spanish abilities through a dynamic combination of onboard classwork, language-based events and activities, and exchange programmes in ports of call. Participants acquire 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 that is Peace Boat Japan!

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

Teaching experience is required for this position.


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