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Positions available: Starting March 25th 2010
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Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS who are responsible self-starters and are interested in teaching children from 2 to 10 years of age need apply.
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LOCATION: Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture in Central Japan
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JOB DUTIES: 25-30 teaching hours plus participation in seasonal school outings and camps.
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REQUIREMENTS : Experience working with young children
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4- year university/college degree Native English Speaker Overseas experience (travel/teaching) preferred Ability to work without direct supervision Independent, yet team-oriented personality
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SALARY: 250,000 yen/month plus performance-based bonus at end of contract BENEFITS:
1. Fully furnished apartment within walking distance of the main school
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2. Paid vacation
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3. bicycle for travel around the area,
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4. friendly staff in family-like atmosphere,
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5. convenient location between Tokyo and Osaka(less than 1 hour to Nagoya), with beaches of Atsumi Peninsula less than an hour to the South and the mountains of the Japanese Alps three hours to the North.
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6. 2-4 weeks paid training on the TD method
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7. 1 year working visa
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8. Carefully designed detailed lesson plans and all necessary materials for each level are provided
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PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: SEND ALL INFORMATION TO tdenglishapplications@yahoo.com
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1. The completed questionnaire (below)
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2. Your resume/CV, including your date of birth
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3. Two recent photos
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QUESTIONNAIRE
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1. When will you be able to start teaching in Japan?
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2. Have you ever taught children and why do you prefer teaching them?
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3. Tell us about yourself. (Include at least 2 of your strengths and weaknesses
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4. Why do you want this job and how does it fit your personality?
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5. What motivates you to work?
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6. Have you ever taught ESL abroad? If so, for how long and how was your experience?
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7. Describe how you personally go about transitioning to a new place and an unfamiliar environment.
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8. How you feel about teaching according to a specific teaching method and adhering to structured lesson plans?
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9. What personal characteristics make you a good teacher?
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10. Apart from teaching English, what else can you offer TDís students?
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11. Is there anything you would like to learn about Japanese culture?
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12. How would you describe your Japanese language level?
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13. What is the name of the website where you saw our job posting?
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14. How long do you intend to stay in Japan? Can you make a 1 year commitment?
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15. What about TD makes you want to work for us as opposed to another English Language School?
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