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Jobs
Finding an English Teaching Position in Japan can feel like a daunting task, but it is easier than you think. The most popular program is JET, which places native English speakers into public schools. Assigned to a school for the whole year, you would work in a more traditional school assisting the language teachers with the students’ conversational skills. The deadline for Jet positions starting in September is December of the year before.
Also, you can contact private schools that are located throughout Japan, like NOVA or AEON, or focus on smaller school with only one or two branches. Remember, these private schools are a business. Typically, the schools do not have traditional settings. They are often located in office buildings near train stations. The students are paying the schools to learn English; thus, you work schedule may not be as rigid as a traditional school.
Several of the advantages of the national programs and schools include stability, easier transition to life in Japan, support for teaching and living in Japan. Though these programs and schools may seem rigid and unforgiving, they offer those with no teaching experience an opportunity to teach and live in Japan. The large schools will often assist with accommodations, teaching technique and emotional support , thus making the first few months in Japan easier.
Since many of the smaller schools only accept applicant that are already in Japan, the larger programs and schools are usually your best choice for acquiring a work visa. The work visa is for one year and can be renewed. Some programs and schools will cap the number of renewals like the Jet Program, but most private schools will allow you to renew indefinitely.
The one year contract is standard, but this is a blessing since it will take three to six months to feel comfortable in Japan. The length of the contract allows each person to explore and experience Japan. Also, the Japanese government has set the minimum monthly pay for English language teachers at 250,000 yen per month, so if a school wants to pay you less, find out why.
If you are looking for job Listings in Japan, we have several dozen links to current positions. The best way to locate a teaching position in Japan is to subscribe to the O-Hayo Sensei The Newsletter of (Teaching) Jobs in Japan (see Listings). There are several hundred English Language Schools in Japan. The focus of this listing is on the larger schools located throughout Japan that can sponsor work visas and on the schools located in the Kanto (Tokyo) region. If you are interested in teaching in other areas, we also have the listings available.
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