MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Native English Speaker.
· Bachelor’s Degree or above.
· Must be able to work for at least one year.

ECC CONTRACT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

For the individual seeking overseas employment, finding a reliable employer is paramount.
ECC, therefore, would like to reassure you that we offer the most progressive contract package among English conversation schools. We have a reputation for being a very supportive and reliable employer and many of our teachers have gravitated here from other schools. We offer a 29.5-hour workweek where other companies offer 35 to 40 hours for the same salary, we offer two to four weeks more vacation than our competitors and the support we offer is comprehensive. We are sure that you, like our current teaching team, will find your time with ECC a satisfying and rewarding experience.

POSITIONS:

Numerous positions starting late September through November and onwards

TO APPLY:

ECC is specifically focusing on the following interview locations for positions starting late September and onwards: (a face-to-face interview, teaching demo and grammar test will be required)

Toronto

(weekly from early July onwards)

Australia

Sydney - July 24-25th

Melbourne ˆ July 26-27th

For more details, contact info and to apply, please visit us at www.japanbound.com

Teaching positions at English For You entail approximately 25 teaching hours per week during a five-day workweek. The salary is \250,000 per month during the initial two-month training period, and \260,000 per month afterwards.

The school is centrally located, only a few minutes walk from Nagano Station. Nagano is a lovely temple city located in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan. Nagano is famous for its fresh fruit and vegetables, internationally renowned ski & snowboard areas and its hot springs.

Nagano is a very affordable part of Japan, with the cost of living much lower than in the big cities. The school provides a private apartment for teachers, including a washing machine, refrigerator, and a bicycle. We cover all deposits and key money involved, but the teacher must pay monthly rent. Health insurance is also provided. A performance-based bonus will be awarded to the teacher at the end of the contract year.

We are a friendly English language school with a staff of 6 foreign teachers and similarly sized Japanese staff. Our school is committed not only to language teaching, but to providing our students with the tools they need to communicate confidently with people anywhere in the world. We are serious about our work, and we are looking for someone who is highly motivated, loves teaching, and wants to be part of a great team. We offer extensive training at the start of the contract, as well as weekly teacher workshops and feedback throughout the year to help all our staff to continue to improve.

Prospective teachers should be available for an interview at the school.

Email: efynagano@hotmail.co.jp

About our School
Our school has four branches in the Kumano region, allowing you to travel short distances by train or bus along the Pacific coastline, famous for its natural beauty. We maintain a staff of four native English teachers, and a ready-made social circle here to help you adapt to and enjoy life in Japan. The teachers and English-speaking Japanese staff are also on-hand to assist you with any and all matters, for example:

- Helping you adjust to your new home
- Questions about the Japanese language
- Class rhythm and dynamics

Visas
We will provide sponsorship so that you may obtain a working Visa or extend your existing working Visa.

Life in Shingu
Nestled between the mountains and where the Kumano River empties into the Pacific, Shingu is a hub of the Kumano region with easy access to explore the natural beauty of the area and for visiting historical sites, such as the mountains, waterfalls, and the world heritage landmark Kumano Kodouh. The best way to get around Shingu is by bicycle, and public transportation is available throughout the region in the form of JR (Japan Rail) trains, public and private buses, or taxis.

Working in Shingu
Starting salary: 230,000 yen per month. Teachers who fulfill the basic duties of the position will be moved up to 250,000 yen after a 3 month trial period. We wish to encourage and reward people on the team who maintain a cheerful, positive attitude, therefore every 6 months afterwards instructors will be eligible for raises based on a review of their achievements.

Schedule: There are 46 work weeks with 15 days paid holidays in the KICC school year. All positions have two days off per week (typically Saturday and Sunday) except in the case of special events, such as Christmas or Halloween.

Traveling: You will mainly use trains, and in a few cases the bus, to get around. The fares for both will be covered by the school.

Resources: Numerous teaching resources and materials are available to you.
There are weekly brain-storming meetings for teachers which can help you adjust to your new job fueling you with creative ideas. Our computers are running Windows XP and have broadband internet access which can be utilized to produce teaching materials, do research, etc.

Health Insurance: To your great benefit, our school provides national health insurance for you, which covers 70% of any medical & dental costs you may incur while working with us. After the first year in Japan, this is approximately a 20000 yen PER MONTH savings. Unlike our school, many schools in Japan do not offer health insurance to the teachers, leaving the teacher to pay for their insurance and medical expenses on their own.

Accommodations and Considerations
A spacious furnished accommodation will be provided for you by KICC. Compared to the option of cramped apartments in the city, one’s own home in the countryside is a welcome haven. Also to your great benefit, the key-money/deposits for these accomodations have already been paid for you by KICC.

(Cultural note: In Japan, moving in to a new house or apartment typically requires a deposit known as “key-money”. Key-money is often ten months worth of your rent paid in advance - only 66% to 80% of which will be refunded by the landlord upon leaving).

Hiring
Though not a requirement, special consideration will be given to teachers who already possess a background in education, especially those with prior experience teaching in Japan. Teachers are required to have basic computer skills (Word, Windows XP, Adobe products, etc.).

Please be sure to take health insurance and key-money/deposits into account when comparing salaries with other English schools. We will be straight and above the board with you and hope to find instructors that are likewise honest and cooperative in a work environment that requires both teamwork and self-motivation.

Applying
E-mail your resumes/CVs to 0807job@kiccworld.com and don’t forget:
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY AFTER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED:

1. The completed questionnaire (below)
2. Your resume/CV including your date of birth.
3. Two recent photos.

QUESTIONNAIRE
01. When will you be able to start teaching in Japan?
02. Which do you prefer to teach, children or adults?
03. Please describe your strengths and weaknesses as an English teacher.
04. What kind of teaching materials have you used in the past? (i.e. name of the textbook or materials - those with no experience may leave this blank)
05. Do you have ESL/EFL qualifications (if so, list your qualifications and how long it took you to be qualified)?
06. Have you ever taught EFL abroad (If so, how long and what have you learned from that experience)?
07. What do you think is the most important thing to be good EFL instructor?
08. Apart from teaching English, what else can you offer to our students?
09. Is there anything you would like to learn about Japanese culture?
10. How would you describe your Japanese language level?
A) Confident in a variety of situations
B) Comfortable with daily conversation
C) Speak enough to get by in daily life
D) Speak very little
E) None

Thank you for your time and effort!
KICC English school
Attention: Yusui Iwasawa and Raymond Calla
1-3-1 Jofuku, Shingu-Shi, Wakayama-Ken JAPAN 647-0041
E-mail: 0807job@kiccworld.com
Fax: 81-735-28-2234
Tel: 81-735-28-2230

The ideal applicant would be a native speaker of English with a university degree and Tesol certificate but we will consider applicants who are taking a break from university.

Please send your resume with a photo to Kimihiko Sato at kemesato@espace-takasaki.com.

Our website is www.espace-takasaki.com

The full-time position carries a maximum of 24 contact hours per week, at a minimum salary of \250,000 per month.

Applicants need not currently reside in Japan, but air transportation will not be provided by the school.

Ueda is a city of 160,000 people, in the exact geographical center of Japan. There is a wealth of beautiful scenery and history here. Tokyo is 90 minutes away by Shinkansen (the “bullet train”), and prices are relatively low.

Interested applicants with a four-year university degree are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to Mr. Osamu Takeda at yaleabcd@hotmail.co.jp .

Position available:
Assistant Language Teachers in Junior high and Elementary School.

Our school is small, friendly and family-owned. Students range from 4 to 60 years of age. Working with us is a great opportunity to get to know students on a personal level and participate in cultural exchange.

Nagano prefecture is centrally located with great access to hiking, skiing or snowboarding, and hot springs. Shiojiri is a small, quiet city about 20minutes from Matsumoto and 2 1/2 hours from Tokyo and Kyoto by train.

Salary is 260.000 yen per month. Bachelor’s degree, TESL certificate and /or ESL teaching experience and international driver’s license required.

Please download and complete our application form (http://www.ne.jp/asahi/aes/net/form/aes.doc), then email it with your resume, cover letter explaining about your experience and why you want to come to Japan and recent photo:

Contact : Mrs. Nagahara
School name : Active English School

Fax : +81-263-52-0178
E-mail : activeenglishschool@gmail.com