 Teaching English in Japan
"For decades, North Americans have been tempted to spend a year or two working in Japan, where English commands an almost reverential respect. The demand for language tuition remains strong in Japan, although recession in the late 1990s resulted in the closure of some major companies when fewer Japanese people were willing to pay for expensive English lessons. Consequently, competition for teaching jobs in Japan has become more acute. Be prepared to spend a sizeable sum of money while conducting the job hunt because of the high cost of living in Japanese cities. But many people persevere because of their commitment to an extended stay in Japan and also because of the potential earnings. Once established, the financial rewards for teaching English in Japan can be considerable." —Susan Griffith
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If you do not see the job or program you want in Japan, look under Worldwide for English teaching programs and jobs located in several different regions.
Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details (Disclaimer).
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Teachers in Japan
We are seeking native English speakers who can teach English to Japanese children in Shizuoka or Miyazaki-city. Teaching experience is required. Salary from 250,000yen (Net salary 210,000) /month. Working hours 35hrs/week. Air ticket, apartment, tax, health insurance are provided.
Dates: April or September 2008
Contact: Masami Nagata, MEK English Pre School, 1715 Kita, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-city, Japan 420-0961
Tel/Fax: +81(0)54-247-8826
Email: mekshizuoka@yahoo.co.jp
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123sensei.com
Teaching English in Japan and Want Private Students?
Teacher profiles are browsed by students who can contact them directly. Set your own rates - schedule - workplace. Free service for English teachers across Japan.
Contact: www.121sensei.com
AEON
Teach English in Japan!
Recruits teachers for hundreds of their language schools across Japan. Hires year round, 1-year contracts. Must have bachelor's degree or above, must attend interview process in US, Canada or Australia.
Contact: www.aeonet.com
Amity Corporation
Teaching English to Children in Japan
With over 70 branch schools throughout Japan, Amity has been providing international teaching opportunities for more than a decade. We offer exciting opportunities for enthusiastic professionals who enjoy working with children. BA/BS degree; all majors considered. One year contract. Interviews conducted year round in the U.S. and Canada.
Contact: amityla@aeonet.com, www.amityteachers.com
Career Cross Japan
Features a searchable database with which you can specify your preferred location, your field of expertise, your level of experience and other criteria to find a perfect match. Career Cross Japan’s content includes many job listings in Japan for positions other than teaching English.
Contact: www.careercross.com
Dave's ESL Cafe Japan Forum contains some good posts and inside tips on living and working as a teacher of English in Japan.
ECC (Education through Communication for the Community)
An large employer for those who wish to teach English in Japan and offer a base salary of 252,000 yen/month.
Contact: www.japanbound.com
Eltlabs.org
Travel in Japan and ESL, TEFL - A series of resources and articles on how to work as a freelance English teacher while traveling in Japan. Part time vs. full time jobs, a workshop to get ready for the growing challenge.
ELTNEWS.com, www.eltnews.com/home.shtml, the web site for English teachers in Japan. Also has fine Teacher (www.eltnews.com/guides/teaching), Living (www.eltnews.com/guides/living), and Forum/Community (www.eltnews.com/community) pages on their site.
Gaijin Pot (www.gaijinpot.com). An excellent resource devoted exclusively to working in Japan including teaching English, with an impressive list of current jobs in all career fields, and an option to have new job listings sent to you by e-mail. However, to apply for jobs here, you must post your resume on their website.
GEOS Language Corporation.
Teaching English in Japan with GEOS is an opportunity of a lifetime! GEOS Corp. is a global network of more than 510 schools in Japan and 47 worldwide, committed to furthering international communication through language education. In line with this mission, we offer outgoing, flexible, ambitious individuals holding a bachelor’s degree – in any discipline – exciting opportunities to teach English Conversation in Japan, on a one-year renewable contract basis. With strong potential for professional advancement, these entry-level positions are excellent stepping stones to a wide range of international careers within our organization worldwide.
Contact: Simpson Tower 2424, 401 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4, Canada; 416-777-0109; fax. 416-777-0110; www.geoscareer.com.
Interac
Interac specializes in recruiting English teachers for schools and corporations throughout Japan. If you meet the criteria, you may succeed in getting advance job placement and amenities such as travel expenses, living quarters, and a work visa.
Contact: www.interac.co.jp/recruit
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is administered by the Japanese government, and is the largest single program for teaching English. Graduating seniors and university degree holders eligible. Also offers positions for those who have studied Japanese as Coordinators of International Relations. This web site, by the JET Alumni Association (JETAA), has links to the JET program site. It also has extensive information about international jobs (great links to job search sites worldwide, www.cheno.com/job/) and a good discussion about career choices after teaching English in Japan. You can also subscribe to JET-L, a discussion group by participants (returned, current and prospective), from this site -- useful for anyone interested in teaching abroad.
Contact: Program JET Office, Japanese Embassy, 2520 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008; 202-238-6772/3; jet@embjapan.org, www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html. JET Alumni Association, www.jet.org. Complete details are available at www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/index.html.
Jobs in Japan, www.jobsinjapan.com, has loads of English teaching job postings.
My Mother is a Tractor by Nicholas Klar
My Mother is a Tractor (A "Life in Japan" book) is rollicking, fact-filled ride through the Land of the Rising Sun that will amuse and inform all - from Japanaholics to the merely curious.
Contact: klarbooks@eml.cc, www.klarbooks.com/mmiat
O-Hayo Sensei
By far the best source for finding English teaching opportunities in Japan. You can download the current issue online, or for a modest fee of $12 annually, the latest issue will be sent automatically to your e-mail address twice a month.
Contact: www.ohayosensei.com
Orangutan English
A teacher student introduction service that allows you to teach English in Japan where, when and how you want. You can also decide your own rates. Students view the teacher profiles and then contact a suitable teacher. The site also contains grammar guides, an English Terminology page and TOEFLl/TOEIC resources.
Contact: adamyounis@yahoo.com, www.orangutanenglish.com.
Princeton-in-Asia
Fellowships and Summer Internships Teaching English in Japan
Teaching posts available for college seniors or graduates to teach English in Japan.
Contact: pia@phoenix.princeton.edu, www.princeton.edu/~pia
Teaching-English-in-Japan.net, www.teaching-english-in-japan.net, is a site created by a community of English teachers and provides some excellent resources as well as inside articles which only those experienced in teaching English in Japan would know about.
TEFL.com (www.tefl.com). The web site features an extensive list of opportunities for teaching English worldwide, and regularly posts lists of jobs in Japan.
Westgate University Program
Offers short-term contracts for highly motivated individuals with a degree and one year of teaching experience to teach English in Japan at a Japanese university or a junior college.
Contact: www.westgate.co.jp
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