Working Holiday – Babysitting Jobs in Japan

Working Holiday – Babysitting Jobs in Japan

Do you love working with children and want to share your English language skills while experiencing vibrant Japanese culture? Many families in Japan are eager for their children to learn English naturally, making English-speaking babysitters and nannies popular! This unique opportunity allows you to connect deeply with local families and experience daily life in Japan beyond the typical tourist path.

World Unite! can secure a babysitting position with a Japanese family. You don’t need to be a native English speaker, and no Japanese language skills are required for this role, making it accessible to a wide range of working holidaymakers.

A Day in the Life of a typical Japanese Family

A typical day for a Japanese family often starts early, with children waking around 6:30-7:00 AM for breakfast. Mornings are usually busy as children prepare for kindergarten or school, often going there independently or with friends. While the children are out, parents are typically engaged with work, household chores, or running errands. Afternoons often involve extracurricular activities for the kids like cram school or sports, but also playing at a local park. Dinner is typically a family meal, sometimes later in the evening, followed by bath time and a bedtime routine, often concluding around 9:00-9:30 PM.

What will working as a babysitter look like?

Working as a babysitter in Japan offers a glimpse into the daily rhythm of a Japanese family. Japanese parents, often busy with work or errands, appreciate reliable support – That’s where you come in! Your role typically involves caring for children in their home, focusing on engaging them in English through play, songs, reading, and everyday conversation.

A typical day might involve picking up children from kindergarten or school in the afternoon, playing games, or taking them to a nearby park. You might assist with meal prep or supervise dinnertime. For younger children, your time could be filled with creative play, teaching simple English phrases, or helping with bedtime routines if parents are out in the evening.

Full Flexibility

With World Unite! you will create a profile that then will be used by the families to inform themselves about you. They can book you by the hour. World Unite! cannot guarantee a set number of hours, since your workload depends on your “popularity”. It could range from just a few hours a week to a full-time position. Generally, female babysitters are more in demand than male ones.

While babysitting might not always be a full-time position with a single family, it offers incredible flexibility. You can work for multiple families, diversifying your experience and potentially building a more consistent schedule. Furthermore, once your profile is set up, it remains active throughout your entire stay in Japan, helping you secure a steady income source for the full year. With families participating in many regions of Japan, this program also provides the flexibility to move around the country. Unlike au pair arrangements, accommodation isn’t provided, which further enhances your freedom to choose where you live and gives you the chance to travel around.

If you’re looking for a flexible and enriching way to experience daily life in Japan while sharing your language skills, a babysitting role could be the perfect fit for your working holiday adventure!