Requirements

• English: Business level
• Japanese: Basic
• Visa sponsorship available

Description

feel English school is looking for a new English instructor to begin teaching around fall 2024

feel School is a well established cram school in the Minamisoma city area, teaching English conversation classes *eikaiwa, English grammar classes as well as math and science since 2006. Despite Minamisoma being a small town it has a lot of interesting spots for visiting and offers a unique perspective on Japanese culture.

We aim to help our students experience new cultures through English so they can broaden their perspective on the world. In order to achieve this we are looking for people who are reliable, responsible, enthusiastic, punctual, professional and dedicated as well as highly motivated to teach children and communicate with them.

We welcome people to help us make feel School better

●Position : English Instructor

●Employment status : Full time

●Responsibilities :

・ Instructor for children aged 3 and up (Kindergarten to Junior High School) as well as 10 classes every year for a technical college.

・ Office work and other duties including : Preparing for lessons and events, attending meetings for lessons, making lesson materials, etc.

●Requirements :

・ Native English speaker or Native-like level of English.

・ Japanese is not necessary but a conversational Japanese level is highly preferred

・ Can work for at least 1 year (Long term preferred)

・ Experience as an English instructor for young children preferred

・ International Drivers license is not required but highly preferred.

●Salary : ¥200,000~¥250,000 per month

*The salary is 200,000 yen per month, but is subject to change based on prior experience.

The cost of living is significantly different than in other major cities, for example, single-room apartments usually start from 30,000 yen per month.

●Benefits :

・ Health insurance & Pension

・ Paid vacation days

・ All teaching materials supplied

・ Assistance will be provided for finding an accommodation.

・ Continued support in everyday occurrences

★ Visa sponsorship available

●Schedule :

・ 5 days a week (40 hours)

・ Every day start at 12:30 in the afternoon except 1 day per week

・ 1 day per week there is a morning Kindergarten class

・ 9 consecutive hours (8 working hours +1 lunch hour)

●Vacations :

・ 14 paid holiday days * may vary depending on the contract length

・ Some days off in Summer, New years and Goldeweek *national holidays in May.

Matters to consider and include in application cover letter :

Although one of the biggest cities in the area, Minamisoma city is still a rural city with the closest major city being 2 hours away by train. Do you believe that you could handle daily life in these conditions?

***Minamisoma is the 3rd most preferred countryside area to live in in Japan as of 2023.***

Why would you say that you are interested in teaching children? And do you believe you are capable of handling big groups in case it is necessary?