Shonan Kaminomiya Driving School in Odawara seeks instructors

Shonan Kaminomiya Driving School in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is recruiting full-time driving instructors and instructor candidates with a starting monthly salary of 250,000 yen for trainees and 310,000 yen or more for certified professionals, according to employment listings. The position offers applicants without prior qualifications the opportunity to obtain a national driving instructor license through a structured training program where the company covers all associated expenses.

Full-Time Compensation and Position Tiers

The hiring structure divides compensation into two primary tiers based on applicant certification status. Unlicensed applicants join as instructor candidates on a fixed monthly salary of 250,000 yen during the training period, while certified instructors start at a monthly salary of 310,000 yen or more.

Additional compensation includes annual salary increases, which recorded an average monthly raise of 9,570 yen for the 2026 fiscal year, alongside bonuses twice a year. The company covers full commuting expenses and provides access to a staff meal service for a self-pay rate of 260 yen per meal.

Company-Paid License Training and Qualifications

Unlicensed candidates enter a two-to-four-month preparation period within regular working hours to study laws, driving skills, and teaching methodologies using school-provided materials. The company covers the entire cost of acquiring the national driving instructor license, automatic transmission restriction removals, and any necessary re-examinations.

Applicants for the uncertified trainee track must be between 21 and 35 years old to align with long-term career development goals, hold a high school diploma, and possess a standard driver license, including automatic transmission-only permits. Licensed applicants must present a valid instructor certificate.

Work Schedules and Facility Amenities

The facility operates from 8:30 to 17:20 on weekdays and Saturdays, with occasional evening shifts extending departures to approximately 19:50 based on reservation demands. Sunday and holiday hours run from 8:30 to 16:40 without overtime requirements.

The work location sits a ten-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Tokaido Line’s Kaminomiya Station at 2-32-4 Minamikaminomiya, Odawara City, with car and motorcycle commuting permitted. On-site benefits include a free childcare facility, a retirement allowance system, welfare mutual aid enrollment, uniform provisions, and a record of male parental leave acquisition.

Leave Schedules and Future Calendar Adjustments

The school maintains a regular Thursday closure alongside company calendar holidays, a seven-day New Year break, Golden Week, and summer leave. Annual paid leave includes an hourly-basis system.

Total annual holidays are scheduled at 98 days until November 2026, after which the company increases the total to 106 days beginning in December 2026.