Public School ALTs for 2012

Compensation: 220,000yen ~ 240,000yen/month or 9,000yen ~ 15,000yen/day (depending on location)
(Wages are based on previous teaching experience in Japan, Japanese ability, and assigned schools)

Working Days: Monday to Friday
(Some weekend attendance is compulsory for school events)

Contract Term: April 1st, 2012 to March 31st, 2013
(Renewable)

Qualification Requirements:
*Native English speaker (minimum of 12 years education with English being the medium of instruction is required).
*Valid working visa or ability to be sponsored (BA/BS degree or higher).
*Depending on the location, a valid driver’s license (International or Japanese).
*Two references from a previous employer or university professor (if you are currently a student).
*Experience teaching English or living in Japan is helpful.
*TESOL/TEFEL certification is advantageous.
*Basic Japanese language skills.

Job Purpose:
*Help to educate Japanese children by providing a native English language model and cultural perspective.
*Prepare lessons and materials.
*Conduct English Language lessons in an educational and supportive environment.

Duties:
*Prepare instructional plans by providing lesson outlines for teacher approval using OWLS English Teaching Method.
*Support instructional plans by preparing and developing teaching aids such as flash-cards, games and activities as needed.
*Present subject matter to students by utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as demonstrations, activities, and supervised role-plays.
*Present and reinforce language targets by helping students, individually, and in groups to achieve lesson aims.
*Evaluate students' progress by preparing, administering, grading and discussing the progress with teachers.
*Maintain quality results by following and implementing standards.
*Update job knowledge by participating in Training Workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.
*Enhance school’s reputation by advancing the students’ English language abilities, thereby exploring opportunities to add value to the students learning experience.

Please note the following:
*Please note that only applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted.
*The deadline for applicants who are applying from outside of Japan is January 31st, 2012.

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