There may be lessons delivered to high school students at a later stage.

Positions:

There are a number of positions available that have come about due to an expansion in the programme from April 2015, while these are all initially to teach English in junior and senior high school, there may be opportunities in the future to teach other subjects, depending on candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Working conditions include:

-Salary 350,000 yen a month

-Private school health insurance

-Paid holiday

-All public holidays*

-Obon vacation

-New Year vacation

-Working hours are from 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday*

*Teachers may be asked to work at weekends or on public holidays, in such cases an exchange holiday will be given.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for punctual, organized and reliable teachers who will play an active part in the school community. Applicants should have a strong background in Science and teaching English in Japanese Junior and Senior High Schools and two excellent references.

Application process:

Please submit your CV outlining your teaching experience, education and work history with a covering page outlining your teaching philosophy and why you believe you are a good fit for Hanazono Junior and Senior High School. Following this, screened candidates will be contacted for the next stage (see below).

Screening process:

Screened candidates will be contacted for an interview in-person or via Skype depending on their location and will be asked to submit a lesson plan, teachers may also be asked to deliver a demonstration lesson as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will have to provide a university transcript and original degree certificate in order to obtain a license to teach. Hanazono Junior and Senior High School will apply for the teaching licenses, however candidates are expected to pay for this license (approximately 4000 yen per license).

Start date and contracts:

Positions will start from early April 2015. Successful candidates will be given a 2 year contract which will be renewed depending on the performance of the teacher.

Position Title: Math/English Teacher (teachers with university degrees in Math, Science or Business/Economics degrees and with ESL experience in Japan will be strongly considered)

Responsible to: Principal; Vice Principal
Reports to: Head of Department
Purpose: Plan and deliver effective lessons; Assess and guide student learning
Key Relationships: Teachers and Administrative staff

Key tasks and expected results:

Plan and deliver lessons

• Appropriate school formulas to plan and record lessons and units are used
• Learning outcomes are made clear to students
• Students’ prior knowledge is considered when planning lessons
• Lessons are differentiated to meet all students’ needs
• Best practices from current research as implemented
• Year-level and subject specific teams are worked in to plan interdisciplinary units and long range scope and sequence charts
• Student input is encouraged
• Equipment and resources are prepared and maintained
• A variety of activities are planned for

Assess, monitor and record student progress

• A combination of summative and formative assessment strategies is used
• Reporting of students’ results is timely and clear
• A variety of assessments is used
• Set criteria are assessed
• Student-led conferences and parent- teacher interviews are participated in

Guide and support students

• Students receive regular and constructive feedback
• The relevance of learning is clear to students through the use of lesson objectives and learning outcomes
• A purposeful work atmosphere is maintained
• Pastoral support is given to ensure that students are motivated and responsive
• School standards of conduct are supported

Display professionalism

• All students and staff are treated with respect
• High standards of personal presentation are maintained
• Cooperation with other staff is demonstrated
• Parents are communicated with in a professional manner
• Policies are complied with
• Administrative tasks are completed efficiently
• Meetings are attended as required
• Concerns are raised in-house
• Punctuality is practised
• Ways are sought to support colleagues and students in and out of class
• A culture of learning in the school is contributed to

*ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

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Initial Training will be provided prior to commencement.

Key Competencies - Self motivation, High energy level, Verbal and written communication skills, Attention to detail, High work standards, Problem solving, Decision making, Organizing and planning, Learning orientation, Critical thinking, Stress tolerance, Flexibility, Adaptability, Initiative

Educational Requirements - Early Childhood Education Qualification or equivalent from a registered educational establishment or University Degree.

Experience Required - Previous teaching experience is required with advantage given to applicants who have experience working with young children

Linguistic Ability - Must be a native speaker of the English Language with a strong command of both written and spoken English and grammar. An ability to speak Japanese is desirable.
Commitment All applicants must be able to commit to a 1 year contract, which is renewable.

Background Check - All applicants must submit to a background check and successfully complete and provide at least two contactable references

Working Hour Requirement - Monday to Friday 09:00am – 6:00pm
*Optional Saturday overtime available

Leave Entitlement Golden Week (5 days), Obon (5 Days), New Year (14 days), National Holidays
10 Additional Contractual days

Transportation allowance - Up to 30,000Yen per month
Professional Development - Kinder Kids offers a comprehensive training program with opportunities for promotion within other departments of the company including a management and educational career track.

Immigration *Must currently hold a valid working visa to work in Japan

Applicants must supply a recent photograph along with a cover letter, outlining the reason for the application.

**Applicants who pass the initial screening process will be contacted directly by Kinder Kids and invited to attend an interview to be held at our Osaka Office.

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We are seeking instructors for our international team who
* are native (or native fluent) English speakers;
* are dynamic, mature and professional;
* are culturally sensitive and have excellent organizational and communication skills;
* are looking to work for a minimum of one year;
* are interested in teaching children as well as adults;
* are already in Japan with current work visa/work permission.

We offer competitive compensation. The starting salary is ¥125,000/month (for a fixed contract of 13.3 hrs of work per week) or ¥250,000/month (for a fixed contract of 26.6 hrs of work per week). The instructor can enhance their earnings to ¥300,000/month or more by working outside of the fixed contract time. Flexible paid-per-lesson positions are also available.

We also offer many attractive benefits in a professional work environment such as paid commutation costs, paid vacation, fully paid medical insurance and contract completion bonuses. Training and materials provided free of charge.

Applicants must currently reside in the area and be available for in-person interviews.
Applications from outside Japan will NOT be considered.

ALTs with evening and weekend availability welcome.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

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We are looking for fun loving Preschool Teachers for our Nursery & Toddler grades (1.5 years - 3.5 years old). Our program includes English Language, Social Skills, Life Skills, Yoga and Motor Skills.

Our new school is located at JR Nijo Station in Kyoto.

A comprehensive training program and continuous 'on the job' training support will be offered to the ideal candidate. All employees receive a competitive salary and completion bonus, along with up to 7 weeks paid vacation time each year.

We also offer a career development program for those who wish to develop their teaching skills with a long term employment contract.

Applicants must enjoy working with young children and be able to work within a close team environment.

Monthly transportation costs are covered up to 30,000Yen per month, as is any other training related transportation costs.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining why they should be considered for the position, along with any relevant experience.

Please understand that due to the number of applications, we are unable to personally reply to each applicant directly, and will invite only successfully screened applicants to attend an interview at our Osaka Head Office.

The position is a full time position, Monday to Friday with working hours starting from 09:00am to 6:00pm. Teachers will receive a one hour break, along with preparation time to attend weekly meetings and make the necessary class preparations.

If you enjoy a fast and fun environment with a clear dedication to early childhood education, this could be the career for you.

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Date and Time slot:
From Fri.26th to Sun.28th August
2 hours between 10:00 and 22:00

10:00 12:00(1Block)
12:00 14:00(2Block)
14:00 16:00(3Block)
16:00 18:00(4Block)
18:00 20:00(5Block)
20:00 22:00(6Block)

Working Pace: Recording studio in a company near the Kyoto City Metro Karashuma-line Matsugasaki station.

Payment:7000yen
Pay day:2rd. September(By bank transfer)

Please inform your hometown and available time from 26th to 28th at your application.

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All studios are tastefully appointed to provide a comfortable atmosphere conducive to study. Lessons are 40 minutes during which clients can expect professional instruction from the instructor of their choice.

Eligibility:

Must be of native level English proficiency (both spoken and written).
Must have a valid work-permissible visa and any necessary associated documents (eg. work permit).
Japanese bank account required.
University degree preferred.
Prior teaching experience favored.
CELTA, TEFL or TESOL certification valued.
Must be comfortable using a computer.
Commute times in excess of 45 minutes and/or at a cost of greater than 450 yen one way are considered too far.

If you live in the Osaka or Kyoto areas, please register your interest. All applications will be reviewed and those that qualify will be considered for positions as they come available.

More information is available at www.gaba.co.jp through the "Become An Instructor" link at the very bottom of the page, or go directly to teaching-in-japan.gaba.co.jp.

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7ACT is currently recruiting reliable, enthusiastic native English instructors who are able to teach along the JR. and Hankyu lines. TESL/TEFL/CELTA training a plus!

Experienced instructors available to teach for a few hours a week on weekday evenings or weekends at their home or cafes for 3000yen per hour. Please check our HP at www.7act.net for information.

We require at least 6 months teaching experience IN JAPAN, and at least ONE YEAR remaining on a work visa. (Working Holiday, Student, SOFA, and Tourist Visas are no longer accepted) Conversational level Japanese is a plus.

Thank you for your interest in 7ACT!

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