The Torrance Sister City Association seeks qualified applicant for one high school English teacher in Kashiwa, Japan, the Sister City of Torrance.
A minimum one-year contract runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The contract is renewable for a maximum three-year assignment.
Duties: Conduct and assist in a variety of English conversation classes; assist with coordinating campus visits by parents, administrators, and junior high students; and assist with extracurricular activities, which may include judging and assisting with speech contests, serving as adviser to the English Conversation Club and business trips, and coaching students for college interviews. Volunteer work with KIRA (Kashiwa International Relations Association) and other city groups may also be required.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
● Live or work in Torrance
● Be fluent in written and spoken English
● Holds a Bachelor’s degree plus a teaching credential or have demonstrated teaching experience
● Possess a keen interest in the Japanese language and culture
● Represent the Torrance Sister City Association and foster the goals and objectives of the English Teacher Exchange Program
Compensation
● Annual salary of approximately 4,800,000 Japanese yen
● One-way airfare from Los Angeles to Japan
● National health insurance (deducted from monthly salary)
● Subsidized housing and transportation allowance
● Paid Japanese holidays and personal days
To Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to Lori Chong Eurich (Chair, English Teacher Selection Committee) at torrancesistercityinfo@gmail.com
Also, tow recent letters of recommendation from people not related to the applicant must be emailed directly to the Chair.
Deadline to apply is March 20, 2026
Qualified applicants will be schedules for panel interviews in late April 2026.
Questions? Send an email to torrancesistercityinfo@gmail.com
