★ JAPAN: TEACH HERE NOW! ★

US$1.00 = ¥106 / C$1.00 = ¥82 / €1 = ¥117 / £1 = £139*

Japan and the World: Brexit and the United States elections will continue to impact the global economy. World currencies will fluctuate whenever there is global uncertainty; the yen becomes a safe haven. The yen is at a high and will continue to stay there. (The above exchange rates to the yen are from July 20, 2016.) Pay off credit card and student debt easily!

Why is Japan so Popular? With the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in 2020, over 24 million tourists are expected to come to Japan in 2016. There is renewed vigor in English education in Japan to prepare the country for the boom in tourism. IB Japan is playing its part in this by continuing to provide the most reliant, consistent educational program being taught by enthusiastic, well-trained teachers.

##We are looking to fill an immediate position in Kimitsu, Chiba. We invite any people currently in Japan with Visas and candidates that can come to Japan immediately to apply for this position. We will also be hiring for positions in January and February, so apply now!##

Check these out online:
~Kimitsu, Chiba – IMMEDIATE!!!
~Kamisu, Ibaraki – Arrival in early January
~Asahi, Chiba – Arrival in late January

Why is Japan the preferred choice for teaching English in Asia? Why do so many teachers come to Japan to first teach, OR, after teaching in South Korea, China, or elsewhere? Here are some of the practical reasons why so many people wish to teach and live in Japan:

~It is a developed nation providing modern standards of living.
~It has a public transportation system that is the envy of the world.
~It also provides national health care which covers 70% of medical AND dental.
~It is one of the safest countries in the world with one of the lowest crime rates.
~It has one of the most stable currencies in the world.
~It has a unique culture, with endless opportunity to learn, see, or experience something new.

Why is IB Japan the school of choice for so many teachers coming to Japan?
~Our Head Office has experienced North American directors and trainers who have many years of teaching and administrative experience to help you along the way. You will be speaking with fellow native-speakers.
~IB Japan has been successfully providing English educational instruction for over 30 years.
~We have about 90 schools & employ over 100 native-speaking teachers.
~Class size is limited to 8, lessons are under an hour and once a week; full-time job with reasonable hours (about 27 contact hours per week with students).
~Our contract period is 18 months, so the average stay of an IB Japan teacher is usually over two years. Many stay with us for 5 years or more.
~Over 10% of our teachers are returning employees.

IB Japan is hiring for immediate positions in October 2016 in Chiba & beyond. We are primarily based in Chiba Prefecture which is near Tokyo, but we have schools in the greater Kanto and Chubu regions. We offer an exciting teaching opportunity requiring serious job dedication, cultural respect & flexibility, self-organization, creativity, enthusiasm, and professional pride.

The IB Japan experience is both rewarding & challenging. All full time teachers teach a maximum of 1600 (contact) minutes per 5-day workweek; each day is within an eight hour time period. We expect teachers to be professional both in attitude & appearance, actively participate in teacher meetings, workshops & seminars, be flexible, & have a sincere desire to continue to improve as a teacher & as an employee.

IB Japan Benefits include:
~1.5 year contract with full visa sponsorship.
~single occupancy apartment, minimally furnished, and a maximum rent of 55,000 yen.
~250,000 yen starting salary with all work related transportation fees reimbursed.
salary increases for one year renewals.
~5 Weeks of vacation: 2 weeks in summer, 2 weeks in winter, 1 week in spring per full year.
~5 added Contingency Days after 6 months of employment - can be used as sick or extended vacation days.
~any unused Contingency Days can be redeemed for payment at the end of the contract.

Basic Qualifications:
~University Degree is required for a Visa or a Working Holiday Visa.
~Native English Speakers ONLY
~ESL / EFL teaching experience (Teaching experience with children highly preferred)
~Teaching certificates (CELTA / TESL / TEFL) are favorable.
~Those residing in Japan, Visa holders, and Working Holiday Visa holders welcome!

Instructions for Applying (you must provide the following information to be considered):
1) resume
2) cover letter
3) professional picture
4) casual picture (tasteful)

Send your information to:
ibjapan.recruit@gmail.com

#SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY, PLEASE.#

We look forward to your response.

IB Japan has been in business for 32 years and is a proud member of ‘Japan Association for the Promotion of Foreign Language Education’ (JAPFLE) sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Education. IBE/ALS is also affiliated with the Narita Airport Authority in organizing PR events, providing translation work and lessons, evaluating the English skills of Air Traffic Controllers, providing English lessons for support staff, etc. We take teaching seriously and are looking for conscientious teachers.