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Blizzardboy | A Kiwi in Japan is the blog of Simon Gibson, a New Zealander living in Tokyo, Japan. Focused on New Zealand, Japan, web design and other shiny things.

Jobs in Japan

  1. One-on-One English Lesson Partner - "b" Watashino Eikaiwa, run by byZOO Corporation, is a one-on-one lifestyle English conversation school specifically designed for female customers. http://www.b-cafe.net/ http://www.b-cafe.net/recruitment/archives/000543.php "b" features an upscale environment equipped with brand-new computers, textbooks and unique teaching materials including computer assisted learning. We're now interviewing creative, mature, highly professional female and male English conversation lesson partners for immediate start. Our locations are Ginza, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Position Offered: 1) flexible schedule At this time, we are looking for someone who can work on: a) Weekdays (Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, and some Mondays) Start: 13:00, or 13:45 End: 16:40, 17:25 Start: 17:30, or 18:15, or 19:00 End: 21:10, or 21:55. Start: 13:00 End: 20:25 b) Sat, Sun, or other holidays Start: 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, or 13:00 End: 15:55, 16:40, 17:25, 18:10, 18:55, or 19:40 Or combination of any time in above schedule is available. Someone who is looking for a (semi) full time position is also welcomed. Also we actively look for candidates who have past teaching experience of TOEIC. b Offers: - Opportunities for advancement in a small, but quickly-growing, professional organization. - Secured Remuneration Even though remuneration is paid per lesson, we consider some non-booked time is also important for lesson partners to prepare for next lessons etc to keep our lesson quality high. In the beginning, our starting salary per lesson is JPY1,600 (JPY2,400 per hour base), but also we guarantee JPY500 for non-booked time (JPY750 per hour base) . - Advancement of Position We constantly promote someone who started as part-time, and give them responsibilities and incentives. Therefore we are glad to meet anyone who wanted 1) flexible part time position, or 2) future higher position (but can't take full time now due to other commitments). We're looking forward to hearing from you! b Watashino Eikaiwa Casting Team
  2. Full-Time English Teacher - English For You, a conversation school in Nagano, is hiring for one position. Candidates should be energetic, love working children with (over 70 % of our classes are with children using the PLS method), and have experience teaching ESL/EFL. Sponsorship is available. Some Japanese language ability is preferred. Please send CV /cover letter and photo through Gaijin Pot. Teaching positions at English For You entail a 5-day/approximately 25 teaching hours per week. The school is centrally located, only a few minutes walk from Nagano station. Nagano is a beautiful prefecture located in the Northern Alps of Japan. Nagano is famous for its internationally renowned ski areas and its natural hot springs. Nagano Prefecture is also a very affordable part of Japan, with the cost of living much lower than in the big cities. The school provides a private apartment for teachers, including a washing machine, refrigerator, and a bicycle. We cover all deposits and key money involved, but the teacher must pay monthly rent. Health insurance is provided. A performance-based bonus will be awarded to the teacher at the end of the contract year. We are a friendly English language school with a staff of six foreign teachers and similarly sized Japanese staff. Our school is committed not only to language training, but to providing our students with the tools they need to commmunicate confidently with people anywhere in the world. This position is demanding, and we are looking for someone who is: 1. serious about teaching 2. experienced in the Ei-kai-wa industry, and able to handle the workload, recieve instraction, and have initiative 3. friendly, with an outgoing personality and a positive thinker 4. a team player and loves teaching. We offer extensive and continuous training throughout the duration of the contract. Prospective teachers should be available for an interview at the school. We look forward to meeting you!
  3. Telephone English Teaching at home - WING is seeking for Telephone English Lesson Teachers! Earn around 25,000 to 60,000 yen for about one to three hours a day/10 days a month as a sub business. Working Hours; anytime between AM 5:45 to AM 9:00 on Mon, Wed and Fri Working Place: at your home using your home phone. (cell phone is not acceptable) Starting date: August 2010 Requirement(s): *MUST have a residential phone line *MUST BE VERY GENKI *MUST speak English clearly and slowly *Japanese skill is a plus *Have a CLEAR WESTERN ACCENT *MUST be available for 3 days (Mon, Wed and Fri) For example, Monday only is not acceptable.
  4. Native English Instructor - We are currently seeking friendly, energetic Native English Instructors to join our staff. Our classes consist of mainly children ranging from 6-12 years old but also include courses for students of all ages and ability level. In our elementary classes Native Instructors utilize various materials such as pictures, games, songs, etc. to provide a fun learning environment while textbooks are used by Japanese instructors to introduce grammar and vocabulary. From junior high school and above, Native Instructors utilize conversation-based text materials and have a Japanese Instructor follow their lessons to ensure the students fully grasp the grammar and vocabulary. Applicants should be outgoing, energetic and enjoy teaching children. Our school is located near subway Fuminosato and Showacho stations and JR Bishoen station.
  5. Full-time English instructor - Positions for full time English instructors for the schools in Saginuma are available at Kokusai Gaikokugo School to begin immediately. Saginuma is 25 minutes from Shibuya, Tokyo by Denentoshi line. The contract period is 12 months. Candidates must be native English speakers (applicants’ mother tongue has to be English), educated in English, cooperative, honest and kind. Candidates must also be enthusiastic about teaching, responsible, hard-working, knowledgeable, and should take the schools principles seriously. Also, instructors at KGS must be able to read and understand how students think and what they expect. The school is looking for those who can complete the contract term. Instructors teach both adult and children, as there are a lot of children at the school those who like children are welcome. Both class and private lessons are taught. There are classes to teach primary and secondary math, science, geography, history and other subjects in English. There are also business classes as well as beginners’ classes. The school has many students who learn finance, Internet Technology, medicine and other fields in English. Successful applicants will teach about 30-35 hours a week. The school is well known in the area and teachers will be proud of teaching at KGS. The interviews will be held as followed: The 1st interview will be held on Wednesday 8th September from 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. If you are selected, the 2nd interview will be held on Thursday 9th September from 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Start teaching in October. KGS offers: 1. Monthly salary over 350,000 yen is possible depending on how popular you become among students. 2. 14 days summer vacation / 4 days ‘Bon’ vacation / 11 days fall vacation / 15 days Christmas vacation / 10 days spring vacation / 7 days golden week vacation. 3. VISA can be sponsored. 4. Approximately 30-35 hours a week, but more hours possible for those who want to work more. 5. Applicants without teaching experience are welcome. 6. Training will be provided. 7. Good working atmosphere. 8. Those who graduated from International schools are welcome too.
  6. 1-to-1 English Instructor - Nagoya - Gaba is now accepting applications for future positions at the Sakae Learning Studio in Nagoya. Of particular interest are applicants available to teach early weekday mornings (7:00 ~) and weekends. The studio is tastefully appointed to provide a comfortable atmosphere conducive to study. Lessons are 40 minutes during which clients can expect professional one-to-one tuition from the instructor of their choice. Eligibility: Must be of native level English proficiency (both spoken and written). Must have a valid work-permissible visa and any necessary associated documents (eg. work permit). Japanese bank account required. University degree preferred. Prior teaching experience favored. CELTA, TEFL or TESOL certification valued. Must be comfortable using a computer. Commute times in excess of 45 minutes and/or at a cost of greater than 450 yen one way are considered too far. If you live in or near Nagoya, please register your interest. All applications will be reviewed and those who qualify will be considered for positions as they become available. More information is available at careers.gaba.co.jp
  7. 1-to-1 English Instructor - Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe - Gaba is now accepting applications for positions in the Kansai region. The Learning Studio locations are: Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Chayamachi, Kyoto (Shijo-Karasuma) and Kobe (Sannomiya). All studios are tastefully appointed to provide a comfortable atmosphere conducive to study. Lessons are 40 minutes during which clients can expect professional instruction from the instructor of their choice. Eligibility: Must be of native level English proficiency (both spoken and written). Must have a valid work-permissible visa and any necessary associated documents (eg. work permit). Japanese bank account required. University degree preferred. Prior teaching experience favored. CELTA, TEFL or TESOL certification valued. Must be comfortable using a computer. Commute times in excess of 45 minutes and/or at a cost of greater than 450 yen one way are considered too far. If you live in the Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto areas, please register your interest. All applications will be reviewed and those that qualify will be considered for positions as they come available. More information is available at careers.gaba.co.jp
  8. Preschool-Elementary Class Teacher - Seeking Teacher A well established (10+ years) International Preschool is looking for someone who loves to see young kids smiling and having fun as they learn English. We are looking for someone who is ready and eager to challenge young minds to grow and most importantly to show kids that learning begins with fun. If you feel you are an extremely out-going person who wakes up ready to open up imaginations then please send your resume.
  9. English Instructor - Okinawa (Immediate Hire) - IAC Academy of Language and Overseas Study/Woody’s International Deli-Café and Grill is looking for a part-time native English instructor to teach a range of conversation classes at our school and café in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. Café lessons are typically casual with an emphasis on teaching conversational English to individuals interested in traveling abroad and overseas returnees. Kid classes are often active and challenging with an emphasis on facilitating English learning through fun activities. Applicants should be versatile, outgoing and positive, and exhibit good judgment. Benefits include, free accommodation, access to a scooter, and airfare compensation to Okinawa will be awarded to the successful candidate. Although the position is part-time to begin, an increase in contact teaching hours is possible and it may lead to full time employment. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you are interested in joining IAC please apply and also visit our website to complete the online application form.
  10. English Instructor - Fukuoka (Immediate Hire) - IAC Academy of Language and Overseas Study is looking for an experienced English instructor to teach a variety of classes from kids to adults at our Fukuoka school. Adult English conversation classes range from beginner to advanced. Our kid classes are typically made up of elementary aged students, though we have a variety of classes ranging from pre-school to high school. Kid classes are often active and challenging with an emphasis on facilitating English learning through fun activities. Because of the diversity of IAC, only applicants who are personable, versatile, have good judgment and great work ethic will be considered. Applicants must also be native English speakers, hold a valid visa and reside in the Fukuoka area. The successful candidate will be flown to the IAC head office in Okinawa for training before the work term begins. To begin, the position will be part-time and start in late September at 10 hours per week. There is a possibility that the position may lead to full-time within the next few months. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you are interested in joining IAC please apply and also visit our website to complete the online application form.

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