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

Information

English House is an English Conversation School located in Hitachinaka City (pop. 160,000), 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 that will help us meet our goal of providing the best possible lessons and service to our students each and every day. The ideal teacher for our school should be friendly, approachable, patient, and LOVE working with both children and adults. The teacher MUST enjoy singing and dancing, be willing to accommodate to new teaching techniques and company expectations, and have a strong work ethic. The teacher MUST also be interested in learning Japanese and about the culture and people. Lessons are taught using music, rhythm, various materials (flash cards, hand puppets, story books, textbooks, etc.) and activities based on our curriculum.

Position

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 August 1, 2016. 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
• Valid Driver’s License and a Valid International Driver’s License
• International teaching experience
• Good health and Non-smoker

Preferred

• Teaching certificate
• Experience teaching young children
• Japanese language skills
• Experience living in a foreign country
• Musical abilities

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

Housing

A furnished 2-bedroom apartment is provided for 42,000 yen per month and is located five minutes from the main school on foot. No key money or deposit is required. 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, 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@yahoo.com / Justin_english_house @ yahoo.com

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

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