Teach English in Japan - Where to Find Jobs

There are a few ways to obtain a job teaching EnglishThe JET Program
in Japan, however most ESL (English as a SecondJET is the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.
Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language)Instead of focusing only on teaching English as a
teachers find employment in one of the followingsecond or foreign language, the JET Program is
ways:sponsored by the government. Teachers from all over
English Schoolsthe world live and interact with local Japanese
Japan is home to hundreds if not thousands of Englishcommunities. They serve as English teachers in the
schools. Teaching at an English school is absolutely theclassroom and are offered plenty of creative
best option for people who want to teach English inopportunities.
Japan. There are plenty of benefits to teaching at anThe Jet program specializes in placing English teachers
English School:in rural towns and offer complete immersion as the
1. Most of the English schools recruit teachers all yearteacher typically works with an all-Japanese school
long, which means that you don't have to wait for astaff. While culture shock is to be expected, this is the
specific application "season" or arrange your schedulebest way to get the true experience of living and
around the school's.working in Japan.
2. Many of the English schools help their teachers findTeach Part Time!
housing (some even provide it), obtain health insuranceThere are plenty of smaller English schools as well as
and immersion into the Japanese culture. They help topositions available in primary and secondary schools in
smooth out the transition period.Japan that are looking for instructors. In addition to
3. You will receive plenty of on the job training whenpositions in schools there are also plenty of businesses
you teach for an English school which makes obtainingwho want to hire English teachers. In order to obtain
a position with one possible even if you do not haveone of these positions it is imperative that you get your
TESL or TEFL certification.TESL or TEFL certification before beginning the
For those interested in national or international Englishapplication process. These jobs aren't interested in
schools, AEON and GEOS are the most popularplacing people who want immersion in the Japanese
Japanese English schools. If you would like a companyculture. They want qualified English teachers and
that has more of an independent feel, schools likecertification helps give you an edge over other
GABA, WinBe and ECC are smaller and offer moreapplicants.
flexibility in curriculum and lesson plans.Of course teaching English part time in Japan doesn't
Companies That Do Placementcome with the benefits that are offered by the JET
There are also sites that accept applications fromprogram or one of the larger national English schools.
students and handle the screening process on behalfYou'll have to find your own housing, your own
of private schools. This is a time saver for both theinsurance, etc.
person who wants to get a job in Japan, and theIf you don't want to be bound to a school or program's
companies who are looking to hire. These types ofexpectations, the part time and/or freelance English
organizations often have a large variety of high payingteaching positions might be the way to go. Of course,
jobs to choose from. One of the more active sites inif you aren't yet ready to throw yourself completely
the industry that also has many unique tips and insightsinto Japanese culture, you might be better suited with
into life in Japan for those who want to teach English inone of the national schools or federal programs.
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