Opening for a Native English Speaking Teacher in Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki

Information

English House is an English Conversation School located in Hitachinaka City (pop. 153,000), Ibaraki, Japan. Our school has been in the community for over 20 years and our students range from babies to adults.

We are seeking a teacher who is friendly, approachable and LOVES working with both children and adults. The teacher MUST be musically inclined, be willing to accommodate to new teaching techniques and company expectations, and have a strong work ethic. Lessons are taught using music, rhythm, various materials (flash cards, hand puppets, story books, textbooks, etc.) and activities based on our curriculum.

The position is full-time with a one year contract and 25 to 28 teaching hours per week. The remainder of the working time is used for meetings, lesson planning, classroom preparation and various duties. The starting date for the position is January 19, 2015. Our school is open Monday through Saturday, and the teachers have a 5.5-day work week. We also have approximately 8 weeks of fixed holiday throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Native English speaker

• 4 year university degree

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience teaching young children

• Musical abilities (singing, playing instruments)

• Good health

• Valid Driver’s License and a Valid International Driver’s License

Preferred

• Teaching certificate

• International teaching experience (preferably in Japan)

• Japanese language skills

• Experience living in Japan

Salary

• 250,000 yen per month

• 2-week training period (fixed rate per day)

• A monthly housing fee of 42,000 yen will be deducted

Accommodation

Company housing will be provided for 42,000 yen per month. No key money or deposit is required. The housing unit is a furnished 2-bedroom apartment five minutes from the main school on foot. The teacher is responsible for Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone, TV, Cable, Internet, etc.

If you are interested in the position, please email your resume, a cover letter explaining why you would be a great teacher for our school, two letters of recommendation with contact information, a copy of your university diploma and three recent photos (1 headshot, 1 full-length, 1 interacting w/students) to: Justin@English-House.info

***Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about our school please check our website: http://www.English-House.info.

250,000 yen per month