Global English School is accepting applications for a full-time 1-year teaching position that starts in April, 2010. Teaching starts on the 6th of April, however, we require the successful applicant to start work on the 23rd of March for orientation and training. We are looking for someone who is energetic, reliable and really loves teaching children.
We teach English conversation to students of all ages, with the majority between the ages of 2 to 12 years old. We teach using a special program called "PLS system" (Pacific Language School system), which uses flash cards and listening homework activities. The system emphasizes oral as well as aural communication skills through games and activities that are both fun and educational. We also have a unique course called "World Studies" which is for students in junior and senior high school. This course is designed to teach global issues apart from English so as to broaden knowledge, attitude, and skills in becoming global citizens.
We currently have 4 foreign teachers and a helpful group of Japanese staff (all of whom have overseas experience and speak English). Global English School has 3 locations, which are in Matsusaka, Ise and Tsu. These countryside cities in Mie prefecture are about an hour south of Nagoya and about 90 minutes east of Osaka. Each city has a population of between 120,000 to 160,000. The advantages of living in the countryside are clear: instead of the hustle and bustle of large cities, you find sweeping rice fields and breathtaking mountains; instead of the outrageous prices and living conditions of large cities, you find a reasonable and relaxed lifestyle. If you love to teach children and enjoy a mellow lifestyle, this is the place for you.
Terms of Employment
-Position: Full-time English Instructor (maximum of 25 hours teaching load/week)
-Contract: 1-year renewable contract (2 years of commitment required)
-Salary: 250,000 yen/month (3,000,000 yen/year, negotiable with more than 2 years of experience)
-Qualification: Native speaker of English, 4-year college degree, experience preferred but not required
-Preference: BA or MA in child education, linguistics, TESOL, or related field
-Work: 5-day work week (Sundays and Mondays are days off)
-Benefit 1: 5-week paid vacation, completion bonus
-Benefit 2: Free Japanese lessons, free Internet provider (ADSL)
-Accommodation: Furnished apartment (40,000 to 53,000 yen)
Please apply by email with a letter of introduction, CV/resume, a recent photograph, an application form (copied from our website and filled in) and include "GES-April" in the subject line of your email application.
Deadline: Sunday February 28th, 2010.
