Comments on: How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/ travel culture worldwide Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bruce Jones http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-93908 Bruce Jones Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:35:00 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-93908 Great article on teaching in Japan.  Here's a good article on evaluating a TEFL TESOL certifification school to get you on your way:  http://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/bid/47541/7-Key-Tips-to-Evaluate-a-TEFL-TESOL-Training-School  Great article on teaching in Japan.  Here’s a good article on evaluating a TEFL TESOL certifification school to get you on your way:  http://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/bid/47541/7-Key-Tips-to-Evaluate-a-TEFL-TESOL-Training-School 

]]> By: Anonymous http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-93602 Anonymous Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:14:00 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-93602 English schools come and go (like GEOS and ECC in the links above), so the best way to prepare for a job hunt is to do your own research. I suggest reading a few issues of O-Hayo Sensei, a free jobs-in-Japan newsletter, to get detailed information about salaries, qualifications, application procedures, etc. for currently available teaching positions at all levels, all across Japan -- at universities, conversation schools, public schools, and international schools. Compare salaries to figure out what teaching experience and/or a certificate is actually worth in today's market. Learn how many schools are looking for Japanese ability (and how much). If you're expecting to just teach, check out the lists of duties -- it might surprise you. And always remember, if what you're reading on the internet is more than three months old -- it's already out-of-date. English schools come and go (like GEOS and ECC in the links above), so the best way to prepare for a job hunt is to do your own research. I suggest reading a few issues of O-Hayo Sensei, a free jobs-in-Japan newsletter, to get detailed information about salaries, qualifications, application procedures, etc. for currently available teaching positions at all levels, all across Japan — at universities, conversation schools, public schools, and international schools. Compare salaries to figure out what teaching experience and/or a certificate is actually worth in today’s market. Learn how many schools are looking for Japanese ability (and how much). If you’re expecting to just teach, check out the lists of duties — it might surprise you. And always remember, if what you’re reading on the internet is more than three months old — it’s already out-of-date.

]]> By: Andrew@GoOverseas http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-42552 Andrew@GoOverseas Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:33:47 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-42552 Excellent post! I think you really covered all the bases here. For interested teachers, it really is important that you have TEFL certification in order to teach in Japan. At least a 100+ hour course, preferably a classroom course rather than a online course. The JET program has become very competitive so any advantage you can give yourself is a major plus. Knowing a little Japanese also goes a long way. For private school jobs, two more resources that you didn't mention are: www.goteachabroad.com/teach-in-japan www.teachabroad.com/search/japan/teach-abroad-1 Thanks! Andrew Excellent post! I think you really covered all the bases here. For interested teachers, it really is important that you have TEFL certification in order to teach in Japan. At least a 100+ hour course, preferably a classroom course rather than a online course. The JET program has become very competitive so any advantage you can give yourself is a major plus. Knowing a little Japanese also goes a long way.

For private school jobs, two more resources that you didn’t mention are:
http://www.goteachabroad.com/teach-in-japan
http://www.teachabroad.com/search/japan/teach-abroad-1

Thanks!
Andrew

]]> By: Steve Brown http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-41675 Steve Brown Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:27:57 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-41675 Great overview of what kinds of teaching jobs are available in Japan. Another site which has a lot of teaching and other job listings is https://www.findjobsinjapan.com. I hope this is useful to some of your readers! Great overview of what kinds of teaching jobs are available in Japan. Another site which has a lot of teaching and other job listings is https://www.findjobsinjapan.com. I hope this is useful to some of your readers!

]]> By: Thai Culture http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-39378 Thai Culture Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:20:31 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-39378 What a terrific post on thailand jobs for expats! I honesty enjoyed reading it, and my own site is about Thai Culture so I'm not just saying so lightly. Keep up the excellent work! What a terrific post on thailand jobs for expats! I honesty enjoyed reading it, and my own site is about Thai Culture so I’m not just saying so lightly. Keep up the excellent work!

]]> By: visa webs » How to Get Japan Visa http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-39362 visa webs » How to Get Japan Visa Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:15:28 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-39362 [...] 3.How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan Check with your country’s embassy and find out what the visa requirements are for working in Japan. … Volunteer tutor. Give back to your community and build job skills at the same time. Volunteer at an after-school program to get a feel of how to work with students. Also, many cities offer opportunities to teach English… http://matadorabroad.com/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/ [...] [...] 3.How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan Check with your country’s embassy and find out what the visa requirements are for working in Japan. … Volunteer tutor. Give back to your community and build job skills at the same time. Volunteer at an after-school program to get a feel of how to work with students. Also, many cities offer opportunities to teach English… http://matadorabroad.com/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/ [...]

]]> By: Siddy http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-39340 Siddy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:26:41 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-39340 http://www.volunteermatch.org is for US only, why did you link to it? http://www.volunteermatch.org is for US only, why did you link to it?

]]> By: Budget Globetrotting » More than Travel: Real study, volunteer, work options abroad http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-38922 Budget Globetrotting » More than Travel: Real study, volunteer, work options abroad Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:30:40 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-38922 [...] Teaching in Japan - Matador Travel Post [...] [...] Teaching in Japan – Matador Travel Post [...]

]]> By: Jasmine http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-38051 Jasmine Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:41:27 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-38051 Hello, I'm actually looking for the same opportunity AND I went to UCSD just like you! (Class of 08) I'm looking for an English-teaching job in Japan that won't require me to work for a year. It seems like most places do, though. But I can stay there for 6 months maximum. You only posted this about a month ago but wanted to see if you got any answers from anyone. It would be really great if you could share it with me. :-) Thank you! Hello,

I’m actually looking for the same opportunity AND I went to UCSD just like you!
(Class of 08) I’m looking for an English-teaching job in Japan that won’t require me to work for a year. It seems like most places do, though. But I can stay there for 6 months maximum.

You only posted this about a month ago but wanted to see if you got any answers from anyone. It would be really great if you could share it with me. :-)

Thank you!

]]> By: Lisa http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-get-a-job-teaching-in-japan/#comment-37806 Lisa Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:11:36 +0000 http://matadorstudy.com/?p=35#comment-37806 Hi, I don't know where to start! I have an English BA/ Theatre BA from the University of California, San Diego(UCSD) and a TEFL certificate from UCSD. Any tips? I want to teach in Japan for 6 months or less to see if I like it. A year seems too long for me. IDK maybe a year would be okay... Anyway and tips? links? suggestions? I'm happy to work one-on-one tutoring or low income if it covers month-to-moth living expenses. Hi,
I don’t know where to start! I have an English BA/ Theatre BA from the University of California, San Diego(UCSD) and a TEFL certificate from UCSD. Any tips? I want to teach in Japan for 6 months or less to see if I like it. A year seems too long for me. IDK maybe a year would be okay… Anyway and tips? links? suggestions?
I’m happy to work one-on-one tutoring or low income if it covers month-to-moth living expenses.

]]>