FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHER WITH A PASSION FOR TEACHING CHILDREN

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHER WITH A PASSION FOR TEACHING CHILDREN AND THE LIVING IN SCENIC JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE

★★★ OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SPECIAL INDIVIDUALS WITH A PASSION FOR TEACHING CHILDREN, LEARNING AND THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE !! ★★★
* *IF YOU ARE AFTER A TEACHING JOB THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- IN YOUR LIFE AND IN THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS YOU TEACH, THIS IS IT!

FRIENDS is a small school that offers quality education in a homey and caring environment. For a decade, Friends has been dedicated to the vision of nurturing our students, from our very young learners to adults, to help them develop into exceptional individuals with a strong academic background, a global outlook and one who will thrive on independent thinking coupled with a kind, caring heart. We are looking for that special educator who relishes the challenge of doing just that! We employ a western-based curriculum where English is the main medium of instruction with our very young learners. The position of English Teacher at Friends requires a hardworking and dedicated individual with meticulous organization and communication skills and who has a passion for teaching and interacting with children and enjoy doing administrative work as well. The position will allow you an up close and beyond-the-surface look at the lives of the students you teach and life in Japan in general.

FRIENDS is located in Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture. Morioka is a city of approximately 350,000 in the center of Iwate. Flanked by mountain ranges to the east and the west with easy access to other major cities located to the north and south, Morioka is only 2.5 ~ 3 hours south by superexpress train to Tokyo. The nearest ski resort is a 40-minute drive while the nearest coast is an hour and a half to the east. Morioka has all the conveniences of a modern city with the warmth and coziness as well as the history and character of a smaller town minus the concrete jungle. Set amongst the beauty of nature, it is perfect for healthy, outdoor living. Morioka really does have the best of both worlds!
The position is NOT for the timid, or those with communication or major homesickness issues. FRIENDS IS the place for an English Kindergarten / Conversation School Teacher who can work independently, is loyal, respectful, diligent, very kind and who most of all, have a love for teaching children and a strong desire to never give up.
The successful applicants will make up a part of a DEDICATED team of teachers that anyone would be proud and honored to work with! ★★★

* *THE REQUIREMENTS
1. University degree (Education majors, especially in Early Childhood Education/
Development .)
2. Only Native English speakers need apply.
3. Teaching experience preferred.
4. Happy, energetic, enthusiastic, confident person with a great sense of humor –
We like to laugh! ★★★ ★★★
5. Fantastic people skills: Big, ready smiles, approachable and good at problem-solving.
6. MUST LOVE TEACHING CHILDREN and enjoy the challenge of teaching a variety of
subjects.
7. Strong work ethics: Industrious, conscientious, mature, loyal, honest, nurturing and
responsible with an abundance of initiative and creative energy. Must enjoy both in-class teaching as well as working alone during lesson planning and administrative periods.
Motivated to making a positive impact in & out of the classroom i.e. embodies
all the wholesome values that a child can model after.
8. Must enjoy living and working independently in a multi-cultural environment and
possess great communication skills.
9. Preference for living in a smaller city (pop. just over 350,000), being away from big
crowds and closer to nature with all the wonderful things it offers!

* *THE PERKS
1. Competitive salary starting at 255,000yen per month
2. An initial one-year contract with possible renewal offers
3. Bonus will be paid upon satisfactory completion of 2 consecutive years of employment
4. About 4 weeks of fixed, paid vacation between April to March (school year in Japan.)
5. Fully furnished, single-occupant accommodation with all rental set-up fees paid by
the school (i.e. key money, deposit, realtor’s commission). Centrally located i.e. about a10-minute walk to work, a 10-minute walk to downtown and a 20-minute walk to the train station.)
6. Visa sponsorship
7. Caring bosses, good school family ★★★ ★★★
8. Greenery and a gentle, friendly town

* *THE POSITION
1. Commences: February 2017.
2. In-class teaching hours: 24~32 hours / week when school is in session. Much less during student holidays.
3. Mainly teaching children with opportunities to teach. Possibility of teaching other age groups. Never a dull moment! ★★★
4. Freedom to create own supplement materials to complement textbooks and curricula
used in class, if teacher so wishes
5. Administrative and some PR, sales work

* * CONTACT:
Email: 93-act-1@catv-mic.ne.jp. Please include your:
(1) cover letter (tell us about yourself, your teaching philosophy and reasons for applying
for the position) (2) updated resume (3) university degree and transcripts
(4) full-length photo (taken no later than 6 months ago)
(5) the photo page of your current passport (to show nationality).

*Please send big emails in installments.
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Check Inbox and Junk Folder for our reply.