Mid-Career Teacher ‹ International School of English (ISE英会話) ‹ Japan Guide - 2015

ISE Yokohama, Japan -Beautiful English school with locations in Aobadai and Tama Plaza (Both campuses located on the Denentoshi line just minutes from Tokyo and Central Yokohama) is currently accepting applications from professional experienced native English teachers or bilingual French. Korean and or Italian teachers for teaching posts starting Mid May and beginning of June 2015. Candidates must be native English speakers, hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited university and at least two consecutive years of teaching experience are required. We are also accepting applications for part time teachers for weekend shifts as well as French bilingual teachers

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience teaching adults, children and business courses .We welcome CELTA/TESOL/DELTA certificate holders as well as teachers holding traditional teaching credentials/licenses.

Personal qualities should include a positive attitude, professional demeanor and appearance, flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a closely-knit team. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and take pride in their profession as teachers. Applicants should be outgoing, communicative and energetic. This position requires a great deal of responsibility as well as a high work ethic.

We are currently seeking candidates that have significant experience teaching a full range of adults courses including business as well as children specifically ELPS (Early Learners through Elementary school and high school).We are also seeking teachers that are able to teach Academic based lessons such has History,Geography,Math and Science in English

Teaching repertoire and skill set for children should include the ability to teach student centered lessons focusing on independent narrative, phonics, role-play as well as games and activities that re-enforce TL (target language being taught). Are teaching Methodology is very close to the PAL method.



We are seeking teachers that are enthusiastic with children yet have the sophistication and experience to work with adults and deliver academic based lessons to returnees –students that have lived abroad and require traditional academic based lessons

School Profile

ISE has an excellent reputation for its high quality of teaching and customer support, welcoming atmosphere and elegant interiors.

We pride ourselves on being a “school with a difference” that provides students with both strong curriculum and a nurturing environment.

Our schools target market is upper-class families and business professionals with clear professional and academic goals.

We offer both private and group lessons, each lasting 50 minutes, with no more than 4 students per group for children and 3 for adults with a great number of our students taking private lessons

Approximately half of the children enrolled have returned from extended stays abroad and follow a subject-based curriculum (history, social studies, literature, etc.)

The schools provide the teacher with both a curriculum to follow as well as wealth of support materials. Our schools are extremely well resourced and have excellent programs for both children and adults. We also incorporate technology into the classroom and teachers have IPad’s and lap tops at their disposal to use during their lessons

Responsibilities include:

Giving clear, focused and challenging lessons to a wide variety of students. You must be able to teach non-reading beginner lessons, conversation-based lessons, grammar-based lessons and business lessons to students of all ages, levels and ability.

- Establishing a rapport with your students and creating a lesson dynamic that encourages the student to excel.



– Writing detailed progress reports regarding students performance .



– Communicating with the other staff members, as well as the School Managers , Head or Lead teachers, regarding students’ progress and abilities.

Benefits and Salary

Teaching contracts are one year with the option to renew annually .Starting Salaries range from 250,000 to 280,000 yen a month depending on experience and qualifications .We also offer completion bonuses that can cover airfare for applicants that show outstanding work performance .We also provide full visa sponsorship.

Additionally, we offer 30 days paid vacation including national holidays, monthly performance bonuses and paid training . We can assist with introducing very affordable comfortable , safe and clean housing .However we do not cover moving costs ,rents or furnishings .We also offer several options for extended health insurance coverage . We are seeking applicants that are interested in moving up the ladder and becoming managing teachers .

We are also seeking Candidates that are bilingual in English and Korean , French, Spanish , Italian, German and Chinese.However you must be fluent in English as well to be considered as a bi-teacher.

PLEASE NOTE:

To be considered for this position you must include a cover letter with your application which contains the following:

1) A current telephone contact number and the best times to reach you.

2) Two professional references that can be contacted by phone or email.

3) You will need to upload and attach a recent photo to your resume before you submit your application.

• If you are an overseas candidate please apply only if you are serious and committed to coming to Japan. We respond only to candidates that submit all of the above criteria. We do provide sponsorship for a working visa in Japan and assistance with securing housing before arrival to Japan. Further details will be given during the interview process