Teach English In Japan: Where To Find Jobs

Teach English in Japanteach English in Japan is au
There are a few ways to obtain a job teachingThe JET Program
English in Japan, however most ESL (English as aJET is the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.
Second Language) and EFL (English as a ForeignInstead of focusing only on teaching English as a
Language) teachers find employment in one of thesecond or foreign language, the JET Program is
following ways:sponsored by the government. Teachers from all
English Schoolsover the world live and interact with local Japanese
Japan is home to hundreds if not thousands ofcommunities. They serve as English teachers in the
English schools. Teaching at an English school isclassroom and are offered plenty of creative
absolutely the best option for people who want toopportunities. The Jet program specializes in placing
teach English in Japan. There are plenty of benefitsEnglish teachers in rural towns and offer complete
to teaching at an English School:immersion as the teacher typically works with an
1. Most of the English schools recruit teachers all yearall-Japanese school staff. While culture shock is to be
long, which means that you don't have to wait for aexpected, this is the best way to get the true
specific application "season" or arrange your scheduleexperience of living and working in Japan.
around the school's.Teach Part Time!
2. Many of the English schools help their teachers findThere are plenty of smaller English schools as well as
housing (some even provide it), obtain healthpositions available in primary and secondary schools in
insurance and immersion into the Japanese culture.Japan that are looking for instructors. In addition to
They help to smooth out the transition period.positions in schools there are also plenty of
3. You will receive plenty of on the job training whenbusinesses who want to hire English teachers. In
you teach for an English school which makesorder to obtain one of these positions it is imperative
obtaining a position with one possible even if you dothat you get your TESL or TEFL certification before
not have TESL or TEFL certification.For thosebeginning the application process. These jobs aren't
interested in national or international English schools,interested in placing people who want immersion in
AEON and GEOS are the most popular Japanesethe Japanese culture. They want qualified English
English schools. If you would like a company that hasteachers and certification helps give you an edge
more of an independent feel, schools like GABA,over other applicants. Of course teaching English part
WinBe and ECC are smaller and offer more flexibilitytime in Japan doesn't come with the benefits that are
in curriculum and lesson plans.offered by the JET program or one of the larger
Companies That Do Placementnational English schools. You'll have to find your own
There are also sites that accept applications fromhousing, your own insurance, etc.
students and handle the screening process on behalfIf you don't want to be bound to a school or
of private schools. This is a time saver for both theprogram's expectations, the part time and/or
person who wants to get a job in Japan, and thefreelance English teaching positions might be the way
companies who are looking to hire. These types ofto go. Of course, if you aren't yet ready to throw
organizations often have a large variety of highyourself completely into Japanese culture, you might
paying jobs to choose from. One of the more activebe better suited with one of the national schools or
sites in the industry that also has many unique tipsfederal programs.
and insights into life in Japan for those who want to