Teaching English Jobs in Japan

  Japan

Akita,  Amagasaki,  Hikone,  Hiroshima,  Kainan,  Kawasaki,  Kobe,  Miyazaki,  Nakajo,  Odawara,  Okayama,  Osaka,  Suzuka,  Tokuyama,  Tsukuba,  Yamaguchi

Length of Position: From 2 Months to 12 Months (Renewable)

Description: If you're interested in Japanese culture, becoming a TEFL teacher is the perfect way to really explore it.

Its the ideal way to get involved in Japanese life: youll be respected, interact with locals, take part in extra-curricular activities and work closely with students and local teachers. And, seeing as we all like to make a little extra, Japan is great because its one of the highest-paying TEFL locations out there. Apart from world peace and an end to all poverty, what more could you want?Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, teaching English as a foreign language.

You'll be able to...

* Support yourself while living abroad
* Explore new customs and Japanese values as a local
* Add unique value to your resume
* Make friends across the world
* Give something back to a welcoming community abroad
* Further your footprints around the world!

We'll organize your job for you with a 100-hr Weekend TEFL Course!

One of the most tempting placements abroad, you can earn up to 250,000 Yen (USD2600) a month with plenty of school and public holidays. This means there's plenty of time and money for sake, sushi and exploration after a hard days work. Ready to go but not sure how long you can go for? Not a problem! Contracts can vary from just 2 months to 12 months depending on when you depart.

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Highlights:
* Salary: Minimum 250,000 Yen (USD2600) per month.
* Accommodation: Full support and assistance given to find an apartment. A flat is 40,000 80,000 Yen per month
* Arrival: This varies from city to city but in the vast majority of cases you will be met at the airport when you arrive. When this service cannot be provided you will be given clear instructions telling you how to get from the airport to the hotel where the training will be held.
* Locations: Mainly Fukoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Hamamtsu, Yokohama, Chiba City, Hitachi and Tokyo (not central Tokyo).
* Contract length: March 12 Months, April 11 Months, May 10 Months, August 7 months, September 6 months, October 5 months, November 4 months, January 2 months.
      Due to visa regulations, US and Canadian applicants can only apply for positions in the main intake months of March and August.
* Student age range: 6 - 18 years old
* Japanese lessons: Free Japanese lessons provided for all teachers
* Cost of living: Approximately 70,000 Yen per month (USD730)

Qualifications:
* Native English speaker
* 12 years of education in an English speaking institution
* TEFL qualification (100-hour or 120-hour TEFL course recommended).
* University degree holder.
* Minimum age requirement 21 years of age.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: You will be paid a monthly salary of 250,000 yen approximately USD 2600 per month, before withholding taxes, which average 7%. The monthly salary includes an attendance bonus component which is paid in full each month if all professional responsibilities are executed. There are a number of positions that pay between 260-280,000 yen per month. These special positions are dependant upon certain specific criteria such as location.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1994