Teaching in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture in Central Japan

Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS who are responsible self-starters and are interested in teaching children from 2 to 10 years of age need apply.

Start: Early August 2008

JOB DUTIES: 25-30 teaching hours plus participation in seasonal school outings and camps.

Required

• Experience working with young children
• 4-year university/college degree
• Native English Speaker
• Overseas experience (travel/teaching) preferred
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Independent, yet team-oriented personality

Benefits

• Salary: 250,000 yen/month plus performance-based bonus at end of contract
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Fully furnished apartment within walking distance of the main school
• bicycle for travel around the area,
• friendly staff in family-like atmosphere,
• convenient location between Tokyo and Osaka (less than 1 hour to Nagoya), with beaches of Atsumi Peninsula less than an hour to the South and the mountains of the Japanese Alps 3 hours to the North.
• 2-4 weeks paid training on the TD method
• 1 year working visa
• Carefully designed detailed lesson plans and all necessary materials for each level provided.

To Apply

Please email tdenglishapplications@yahoo.com the following:

1. Completed questionnaire (below)
2. Resume/CV, including your date of birth
3. Two recent photos

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. When will you be able to start teaching in Japan?
2. Have you ever taught children and why do you prefer teaching them?
3. Tell us about yourself. (Include at least 2 of your strengths and weaknesses)
4. Why do you want this job and how does it fit your personality?
5. What motivates you to work?
6. Have you ever taught ESL abroad? If so, for how long and how was your experience?
7. Describe how you personally go about transitioning to a new place and an unfamiliar environment.
8. How you feel about teaching according to a specific teaching method and adhering to structured lesson plans?
9. What personal characteristics make you a good teacher?
10. Apart from teaching English, what else can you offer TD’s students?
11. Is there anything you would like to learn about Japanese culture?
12. How would you describe your Japanese language level?
13. What is the name of the website where you saw our job posting?
14. How long do you intend to stay in Japan?