TEFL Certificate

 

The Country

Holders of ITTT Certificates will find that there are many English teaching jobs available to them in Japan. In the larger cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, demand for English teachers is greater than supply and demand is good throughout the entire country. Japanese culture dictates that teachers are given a high degree of respect meaning that students are inevitably motivated and show a great willingness to learn. A BA or BS degree is required for any work permit in Japan so employment opportunities are solely for graduates. Levels of pay are high and are generally in the region of 70,000 yen per month (this equates to USD$580). It must be said that there are many opportunities to supplement your income in Japan by also giving lessons on a private basis.

A great number of major Japanese businesses employ English language teachers on a large scale. Terms of employment vary between different companies so we would recommend that you carry out some independent research and seek answers to pertinent questions before reaching a final decision. Such questions may include; may I see a copy of the contract ?, what will be my working hours and how flexible will they be ?, do you have your own course materials or will I be expected to use my own ?, do you provide housing or offer housing assistance ?, do the terms of my employment include health insurance ? Most schools in Japan see it as an advantage if their teachers are outgoing and have a good sense of humour.

 

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Sample Job offer for Teaching English in Japan

"1. Degree holding native English speakers required for a 12-month renewable English teaching contract in Tokyo and other large cities throughout Japan.

We seek suitably qualified teachers with the relevant qualifications, such as a TEFL certificate from a recognised provider of TEFL courses such as ITTT. You will teach small classes of 5 - 10 students and teach a mix of adult classes and young learner classes (training provided for teaching young learners). 50% of lessons are teaching on a one to one basis.

We offer 258,000 Yen per month for teaching 275 hours, reimbursed airfare, 7 weeks paid holidays per year, paid travel within your teaching location, extensive teacher support and the opportunity for extra teaching hours.

An ideal candidate will be positive, sociable, friendly, energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic, outgoing, patient and professional. Those who are culturally inquisitive would enjoy teaching in Japan.

2. We have a 1-year renewable opening for a native English speaker who holds a university degree and a TEFL certificate from a reputable provider of TEFL courses, such as ITTT. We are a small language school, which focuses on our students and teachers having fun in the classroom while learning. We provide lessons to children and adults. Special training is provided for teachers with no or little experience teaching children.

We offer 260,000 Yen per month for 23 teaching hours per week (5 days per week), 6 weeks paid holiday per year, subsidised accommodation near the school, a bike and an outward air ticket or flight reimbursement."