Teach English in Japan with AEON Corporation Job in Houston, Texas US
Job Description
Teaching English at one of AEON's 300+ branch schools in Japan is an exciting and serious job requiring dedication, cultural flexibility, organization, respect, creativity, enthusiasm and professionalism. Teaching at AEON is both challenging and extremely rewarding as a career opportunity and a personal experience.
All teachers teach a 40-hour workweek consisting of a standard 25 teaching hours, with the remaining hours spent on office responsibilities. Office responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing prospective students, recommending texts, counseling students, completing progress reports, and greeting students in the lobby.
All teachers need to maintain a professional attitude and appearance, show enthusiasm and creativity in all lessons, actively participate in all meetings, workshops and AEON-related campaigns, show flexibility, and a continued drive to improve.
AEON Benefits
- Monthly starting salary of 270,000 Yen
- One week or more of paid training in Japan
- 5 personal days per year
- Japanese national holidays off and 3 weeks vacation
- Single occupancy apartment furnished to Japanese standards w/55,000 Japanese yen subsidized monthly rent
- Health and Pension Insurance coverage through the Japanese Social Insurance System
- Bonus provided upon completion of final contract
- Knowledge of branch school location prior to signing contract
Qualifications
Teachers are required to possess an accredited Bachelor's degree in any subject combined with a strong understanding and native command of the English language. A genuine interest in the culture and people of Japan as well as in teaching and business is also necessary. Japanese language ability and English as a Foreign Language (EFL/ESL/TESOL/TEFL/CELTA) teaching experience are very helpful but not mandatory. AEON employs individuals ranging from recent graduates to trained professionals. Although most of our foreign teachers are native English speakers, AEON still considers candidates from countries where English is not the primary language. To be considered, these candidates must have at least 10 years of education from schools where English is the primary mode of instruction.
Application Instructions
Please visit our website for complete application instructions.
Please include a minimum 500-word essay entitled "Why I Want to Live and Work in Japan" along with your resume. Applications without a complete essay will not be considered.
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