Question 1

Do I have to be a native English speaker?

Accepted Answer

Yes,  conventionally, a native speaker, in any language, is defined as someone who has received their education in that specific language from elementary school, until the end of high school.

Question 2

Do I need a minimum of a BA to apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is the minimum education qualification that we require and our students expect.

Question 3

Do I need a teaching qualification?

Accepted Answer

Whilst this is preferable and useful, it is not strictly necessary. We offer full training on how to deliver the lessons and navigate the online classroom.

Question 4

Am I an employee?

Accepted Answer

No, you will be on a freelance contract; and invoice ECC Teaching@Home on a monthly basis

Question 5

Do I receive payment if no students signs up for my class?

Accepted Answer

No.  Payment is only applied to lessons that are attended and completed.

Question 6

How do I receive payment?

Accepted Answer

Payment is transferred to your Revolut.com account within two weeks after the end of the teaching month .  It is paid in USD to your specific country, and that specific day's date and time exchange rate is the only rate considered.

Question 7

Can I choose my teaching schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can choose the days and times that suits you.  But, please bear in mind the time difference from Japan.  Lessons will probably not book before 6am and after 11pm (Japan Standard Time. JST)

Question 8

Is there a dress code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students feel more comfortable with well-groomed, professional teachers.  
This means shirt and tie (jacket) for male teachers and a blouse (jacket) for female teachers.

Items that are not allowed are; hats,  t-shirts, polo shirts, or beachwear of any kind.

Question 9

Teaching Location

Accepted Answer

Instructors teaching location, or home office is important.  It must be:
Free of noise
Free from any foot traffic
Well lit
PC or mac on a stable standard desk or similar height

Question 10

Do I provide any hardware ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, A PC, or Mac is acceptable, if it meets our desired specs.  The specs are below for you to check . Tablets and Smartphones cannot be used.
A webcam and headset are also required.

Minimum Internet Speed: 
Download 2MB, Upload 3MB or more
Wired Ethernet / LAN.    Wi-Fi not recommended

For Windows PCs
OS: Windows 11 (or above)
CPU: Intel Core i5 12th generation or higher, or Ryzen 6000 or higher
(Note: 12th generation “U-series notebook PCs” are not recommended)
Memory: 16GB or more

Green screen App:
Google Chrome add-on software ($38.95 billed annually, 2026)
https://webcameffects.app/en/

For Mac computers
OS: Mac OS 12 or later
CPU: M2 or higher recommended (M1 acceptable)
Memory: 16GB or more

Green screen: 
Mac standard camera function available

Question 11

Do I provide any software?

Accepted Answer

The lesson software is provided by ECC, but you may have to purchase a greenscreen app in order to deliver the lessons. 
For Mac users this is a free app. 
For PC users, the required 'greenscreen app' is about USD$40 per year.

Question 12

Can I use Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, because of Wi-Fi instability teachers cannot use Wi-Fi to conduct these lessons.

A direct connection with an ethernet (LAN Line), is the best way to have a strong and seamless connection to the lessons.

Question 13

Do I have to speak Japanese?

Accepted Answer

No, all lessons are devised for an English immersion concept.  No Japanese is necessary.

Question 14

Can I work in Japan in the future?

Accepted Answer

It's quite possible.  The skills you will develop will definitely make you a good candidate.  But there will be an application process involved.  Teachers are eligible to apply to teach in Japan after 1 year of teaching experience.

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