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School Board Teacher: Job status is: ACTIVE
JOB DESCRIPTION: The exact job description
for this position varies with each school. In some cases, the teacher
is assigned to a single classroom, but in most cases, the teacher rotates
between schools. Often, the teacher will be responsible
for a specific age level (junior high only for example), but usually they will
also be asked to teach at a local kindergarten or elementary school at least
once a month.
In some cases, the teacher is responsible for classes curriculums
and course planning, and will often work independently rather
than acting as a teacher's aid.
There is some similarity here to the positions held by many JETs, but
the responsibilities are usually greater and as you are being hired
(through
us) by the actual Board of Education, they are often expecting trained
teachers, able to work independently and able to design a semester's
or full year's
language program.
IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTES:
This position often offers extended vacation time (usually
3 weeks off in August rather than 10 days like the regular FS in
house positions.) However the exact dates and amount of vacation
depends on the school board.
This position usually offers a more regular schedule and
usually requires no nighttime teaching.
This position usually requires occasional weekend work attending
school functions.
REQUIREMENTS for Applicants:
Four year university degree.
RSA CELTA (Royal Society of Arts -- Certificate in English Language Teaching
to Adults) or equivalent.
Prior teaching experience required, particularly teaching children.
MA in TEFL or RSA DELTA preferred. Will also consider MA's in Education
and Linguistics and related fields, but prefer ESL focus.
Valid international driver's permit.
Japanese language ability preferred but not required.
Good people skills, organizational abilities and good writing abilities
expected.
Familiarity with standard computer software a plus.
BENEFITS: 1 year renewable
contract, with a minimum two year commitment, visa sponsorship, health
insurance, paid vacation time, use of a company car, furnished housing,
corporate health club membership. Five day work week. Salary
varies with education/experience of applicant and will not be discussed
until the third tier.
HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume by airmail or email
with a cover letter and a photo. Please review our Recruiting
Policies for an understanding of our multi-tiered application process. Successful
applicants will be promoted to tier two and be asked to download sample
contract and complete an application.
