Teaching English Jobs in Japan

  Japan

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

Description: Teaching English in Japan

If you are interested in Japanese culture, becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to go to Japan. By working in a state school system, you learn a lot about Japanese daily routine and life through interacting with students and teachers. Learning basic Japanese is not difficult, and with a little effort you will appreciate a new found independence in what you can read and hear as well as be appreciated by the people around you whether in school, town, or during a trip. It's important to always be open minded; Japan moves in its own way and on its own time. So don't worry about feeling weird, it is just a different culture. Please note you will have to undertake an interview.

A Few Details...

By taking an i-to-i TEFL job in Japan you will earn around $2100 a month.

Highlights:
* Salary: Minimum 250,000 Yen, approximately $2100 per month. (Correct at time of publication)
* Accommodation: Full support and assistance given to find an apartment. A flat is 50,000 70,000 Yen per month
* Arrival: All teachers are met at the airport and given a week of orientation and training for teaching in Japan
* Locations: Mainly Fukoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya, Hamamtsu, Yokohama, Tokyo, Chiba city, Hitachi.
* Contract length: From 2 Months to 12 Months (Renewable), November - 5 months, December - 4 months, January - 3 months, February - 2 months, March - 12 months, April - 11 months, May - 10 months, June - 9 months, July - 8 months, August - 7 months, September - 6 months.
* Departure dates: Monthly, except October
* Student age range: 6 - 18 years old
* Japanese lessons: Free Japanese lessons provided for all teachers
* Cost of living: Accommodation 50,000 - 70,000 per month depending on location. Cost of living is approximately £500 per month

Qualifications:
    * Native English speaker or 12 years in an English Speaking Educational Institution
    * TEFL qualification (100-hour TEFL course included).
    * 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 $2100 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 Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994