Enthusiastic and Energetic Teacher Wanted in Shingu, Wakayama

KICC English School, located in the spectacular rural region of Kumano, is seeking a native speaker of English to fill a full time position from September or October 2015. Contract length of one year, renewable with the agreement of both parties. Though not a requirement, special consideration will be given to teachers who have an education background, especially those with experience teaching in Japan. Basic computer skills are required.

We have a furnished house and provide sponsorship so that you can obtain a working visa or extend your existing working visa. Numerous teaching resources and materials are available. There are weekly brain-storming meetings which can help you adjust to your new job and, when adjusted, to continue fueling you with creative ideas. There are computers running Windows 7 with broadband Internet access which can be utilized by the teachers to produce teaching materials, do research etc.

Our school has three 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 two western teachers, three Japanese teacher and a ready-made social circle here to help you adapt, cope with, and enjoy life in Japan. English-speaking Japanese staff is ready to assist you in any and all matters, for example, helping you get adjusted to your new home, questions about Japanese language or class discipline and dynamics etc.

Life in Shingu

E The best way to get around Shingu is by bicycle.

E Public transportation available in the region is by JR (Japan Rail) trains, buses, private bus or taxi. For work, you will use mainly trains and in a few cases the bus, the fares for both of course covered by KICC.

E Nestled between the mountains and where the Kumano River empties into the Pacific, Shingu is a center of the Kumano region with easy access to explore the natural beauty of the area and for visiting historical sites. This is truly a spectacular area.

There are 46 work weeks with 10 days paid holidays.

Paid holidays:

Years of service to the company 0 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 over6.5

Paid holiday 0 10 11 12 14 16 18 20

Salary:

As a general rule the teacher will get the payment by her/his student number. ( If the teacher has 65 students, approximately, the salary is 200,000yen. 80 students - 250,000yen, 100 students-300,000yen

Accommodations: We have a furnished house. Note that here in Japan, deposits are often ten months worth of rent paid in advance, only 66% to 80% of which will be refunded. Key-money is a non-refundable gratuity to your landlord. Prices vary greatly depending on the region. To your great benefit, key money/deposits have been paid by KICC. The houses are a little old but are fully functional and comfortable. Compared to the option of cramped apartments, one's own house is a welcomed haven.

Be sure to take key-money/deposits and other hidden expenses 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 honest and cooperative in a work environment that requires both teamwork and self-motivation.

E-mail your resumes/CVs to info@kiccworld.com but don't forget, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY AFTER ALL THESE ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED.

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1. The completed questionnaire (below)

2. Your resume/CV including your date of birth.

3. Two recent photos

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. When will you be able to start teaching in Japan?

2. Which do you prefer to teach, children or adults?

3. Please describe your strengths and weaknesses as an English teacher.

4. 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)

5. Do you have ESL qualification (if so, list your qualifications and how long it took you to be qualified)?

6. Have you ever taught ESL abroad (If so, how long and what have you learned from that experience)?

7. What do you think is the most important thing to be good EFL instructor?

8. Apart from teaching English, what else can you offer to KICC students?

9. 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 efforts!

KICC English School

Attention: Yusui Iwasawa

1-3-1, Jofuku, Shingu-shi, Wakayama-Ken JAPAN 647-0020

E-mail: info@kiccworld.com

URL: http://www.kiccworld.com

Fax: 81-735-28-2234

Tel: 81-735-28-2230