Job: Japanese Teacher – The City Literary Institute (UK)
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Position: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: The City Literary Institute
Location: UK
City Lit is where London learns… The capital’s ultimate destination for inspiring evening, daytime and weekend courses for adults. Each year we offer thousands of part-time short courses, from one-off sessions to year-long programmes, so choosing a course to fit around your busy life is easy.
Most of our classes take place in our bright, modern flagship building in Covent Garden and are taught by inspiring, enthusiastic teachers, many of whom are leading experts and practitioners in their field. It’s no wonder that 98% of our learners rate their experience as good, very good or excellent.
They are looking for a Japanese teacher for a class of upper intermediate students to run at the City Lit on Tuesdays from 7:35PM to 9:05PM for 13 weeks. Please contact Dr. Nathalie Ticheler at nathalie.ticheler@citylit.ac.uk for more information.
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Event: 2016 Sakura Matsuri – Committee Members
Posted by: Japan-America Society of Washington DC
Location: DC
- Friday, December 4 at JASW from 6:30pm
- Sunday, January 10 from 12 – 4pm
- February Individual Meetings with Sub-Committees
- Friday, March 4 at JASW from 6:30 pm
- On-site Meeting, TBD at Capitol Riverfront from 10am
- Volunteer Orientation at JASW; tentatively scheduled for March 21 thru April 1.
- Last Meeting, Wednesday, April 13 at JASW from 6:30pm
- Sakura Matsuri – Saturday, April 16 at Capitol Riverfront from 4:30am
Job: Japanese Teachers – UIC Languages (UK)
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Position: Japanese Teachers
Posted by: UIC Languages
Location: UK
Contract: Full Time
UIC Languages was founded in 1999 teaching just 2 languages – Spanish and Japanese. Since then it has grown into one of the biggest year round providers of quality language tuition in London, we are currently teaching 12 languages in group classes on weekday evening and Saturday mornings as well as during the day for individual and corporate clients. Before joining the OIEG, UIC is an award winning English Language School as well – twice winning the Language Travel award for STAR language school in Europe as well as winning the prestigious British Council ELTon award for innovation in language teaching.
UIC Languages is a language school situated in a great location, minutes from Oxford Circus. With a truly international atmosphere, modern facilities and experienced and caring staff, UIC offers students a wide range of foreign languages courses.
They are currently looking for qualified Japanese Foreign Languages Teachers for their evening classes. Applicants need to have a Teaching Qualification and permit to work in the UK. Please send your CV to Roberto Galego at roberto@uiclanguages.com. You can learn more about UIC Languages by visiting their website at http://www.uiclanguages.com.
Job: Japanese Teacher – NAS Anderson School (UK)
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Position: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: NAS Anderson School
Location: UK
Contract: Part Time
The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for people with autism. Anderson School is a small autistic school in North Bristol, looking for a freelance Japanese teacher for one-to-one tuition for a 14 year old pupil studying for GCSE Japanese. We are looking for someone who can teach Japanese in a structured but engaging way, for 2 hours per week, ideally from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesdays though there may be some flexibility for the right candidate. This is an urgent requirement.
Please contact Alison Davis at alison.davis@nas.org.uk for further information.
Job: Japanese Language Tutor – Skola International Community School (London)
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Position: Japanese Language Tutor
Posted by: Skola International Community School
Location: London
Contract: Part Time
International Community School (Secondary) is an independent International Baccalaureate World School located in central London providing a dynamic learning community for 11 to 17 year old learners. Normally 2 hours a week (more hours may be available) during school terms (Actual working hours as agreed).
CS has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks/Overseas Police Checks and Prohibition check (for Teachers). During interview all candidates will be asked to talk through their applications, including periods when they were not working. ICS is committed to equal opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the delivery of the IB Diploma Language A or B courses at SL/HL at the school.
- Work collaboratively within and across departmental structures in the school
- Teach classes in accordance with the curriculum guidelines
- Prepare yearly schemes of work as well as termly and unit plans for the classes to be taught and report these back to home languages coordinator and second in charge (2i/c) to coordinator
- Planning is based on a thorough knowledge of students’ achievements and their strengths and weaknesses.
- Attend meetings with Head of department
Qualifications
- Japanese Language Teaching qualification is essential
- Experience teaching at Secondary School level ( language and literature)
- Native Speaker level in written and spoken English
- Ability to provide dynamic, motivational, learner centered, interdisciplinary classroom activities
- High level of communication, teaching and presentation skills
- Strong ICT skills
- Ability to differentiate lessons to a variety of learning styles and ability levels
- High level of time management skills
- Ability to maintain appropriate standard of discipline in classroom
- Ability to show initiative and contribute new ideas
- Ability to self brief in areas of curriculum and new pedagogical developments
- Ability to set a high standard of leadership in the classroom
Application: For more information regarding posting please click here, and please click here for application form.
Job: Japanese Language Teacher – Holbrook Primary School (UK)
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Position: Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: Holbrook Primary School
Location: Horsham, West Suusex
Contract: Part Time
Holbrook Primary School are looking for a Japanese Language Teacher for one day per week starting after Christmas. Our children have been studying Japanese for the past year and are enthusiastic and passionate about the language and culture of Japan. We are looking for someone who can teach Japanese in a fun, engaging way. Japanese is currently taught on a Friday but there would be flexibility for the right candidate. This is an urgent requirement.
Currently all of our pupils (aged 4 -11) receive a half hour Japanese lesson every week.
Please have a look at our website to find out more about our recent ‘Japan Year’ and the activities our pupils take part in www.holbrooktrowbridge.co.uk.
If you would like more information please contact Roger Whitewick (the Headteacher) at 01225 753708 or via email at info@holbrook.wilts.sch.uk.
Job: Japanese Teacher – Queenswood School (UK)
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Position: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Queenswood School
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Contract: Temporary (Part Time / Full Time)
Queenswood is a progressive boarding and day school for around 430 girls, aged between 11 and 18, where boarders make up more than half of the School. An all round education focuses on equipping the girls with all the life skills required of women in the 21st century. Within a caring and supportive framework, the girls enjoy a dynamic academic curriculum, supported by a diverse and exciting co-curricular program.
We are looking for someone who can teach Japanese either full-time or part-time across all year groups up to and including Advanced Level dependent on experience and qualifications. Class size in Japanese lessons at Queenswood usually ranges between 5-10 students per year group. Currently there are 4 girls in Year 8, 10 girls in Year 9 and 5 girls in Year 10. As for the exam groups, there are currently 10 girls studying Japanese in Year 11 (4 of whom are following the Short Course), 5 girls in the L6 and one pupil in the U6 who is also applying to study Japanese at degree level.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced teacher of Japanese and ideally qualified, capable of enthusing students and maintaining the successful profile of the Japanese department. He or she will have the ability to administer the GCSE Japanese Speaking Paper and should be keen to provide additional speaking practice outside the standard timetable in the lead up to the examination period. Candidates will possess a wider understanding and passion for Japanese culture and the language. For full-time applicants, an ability to deliver lessons that meet the standards and course requirements defined by the A level specification is paramount. Please detail in writing the hours and/or level of Japanese teaching experience in your application.
Queenswood is primarily a boarding school but we welcome day boarders as well. The successful applicant would be prepared to take on additional responsibilities and duties beyond their classroom role and to take a full part in the life of the school.
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. Read More
Job: Faculty Support Associate for Global Education – Virginia Tech (Virginia)
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Position: Faculty Support Associate for Global Education
Posted by: Virginia Tech University
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Contract: Full Time
Virginia Tech is seeking an experienced and collaborative individual to join a dedicated team as the Faculty Support Associate in the Global Education Office.
Virginia Tech’s Global Education Office (GEO) is committed to providing Virginia Tech students the opportunity to develop the intercultural competence, transnational understanding, and leadership skills required to face global challenges. In cooperation with academic, service, and administrative faculty and staff, the GEO provides comprehensive support services for the development, implementation, and coordination of academically sound programs abroad that are accessible to students across all disciplines.
The Faculty Support Associate is charged with helping lead Virginia Tech’s faculty-led program portfolio and activities. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff and administrators across academic departments to support Virginia Tech’s 60+ faculty-led global education programs and will play a vital role in developing new programs dedicated to delivering high quality academic experiences in environments compliant with the University’s risk management policies. The position will have primary responsibility for supporting faculty-led programming in the key areas of promotion/recruitment, program design/implementation, resource stewardship and budgeting, enrollment and database management, and coordination for overall direction and function of faculty-led programs and initiatives.
Job: Assistant Director of Global Education for Partnerships and Affiliations – Virginia Tech University (VA)
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Position: Assistant Director for Partnerships and Affiliations
Posted by: Virginia Tech University
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Contract: Full Time
Virginia Tech is seeking an experienced, energetic and forward-looking individual to join a dedicated team as Assistant Director of Global Education for Partnerships and Affiliations.
Virginia Tech’s Global Education Office (GEO) is committed to providing Virginia Tech students the opportunity to develop the intercultural competence, transnational understanding, and leadership skills required to face global challenges. In cooperation with academic, service, and administrative faculty and staff, the GEO provides comprehensive support services for the development, implementation, and coordination of academically sound programs abroad that are accessible to students across all disciplines.
The Assistant Director for Partnerships and Affiliations is charged with helping lead Virginia Tech’s foreign partnership development during a time of significant change and growth in international programs and activities. This individual will play a key role in managing Virginia Tech’s 50+ Student Exchange Agreements and our ISEP activities which, combined, currently represent a yearly exchange of roughly 120 students. The position will have primary responsibility for overseeing partnership activity, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and identifying potential for development in existing or new collaborations.
Job: Staff Assistant – Brown University’s Office of International Programs (RI)
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Position: Staff Assistant
Posted by: Brown University’s Office of International Programs
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Contract: Part-Time
Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.
This part-time, ten month position is responsible during the busiest times of the year for responding to general student inquiries and assisting students with Brown and Alternative program selection and admission processes; as well as answering student questions about policies and procedures. The position also provides general administrative support for department operations, including advertising OIP events, booking rooms, scheduling meetings, producing office database reports, and processing paperwork for Brown credit approval. This position will require work during the academic year (25 to 30 hours per week), with 2 months off during the summer.
JET Talks: George Rose – Baseball and the US-Japan Relationship
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What do people do after JET? Here’s one great example.
On November 16, JETAA DC held the latest in their JET Talks series with a talk by JET alum George Rose (Fukushima-ken, 1989-91), former interpreter for Hideki Irabu and current Director of Pacific Rim Operations for the New York Yankees, not to mention former JETAA NY President.
Here’s a video of the talk. (Thanks to JETAA DC Vice-President Joy Young for passing this on!) Many great anecdotes including one about interpreting for Hideki Matsui on the Regis and Kathy Show. Plus, did you know that George played a role in helping the Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka? Watch and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuA3cbHacfw
Job: High School Teacher – Kyoto Gakuen High School (Japan)
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Position: High School Teacher
Posted by: Kyoto Gakuen High School
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time (Renewable one-year contract beginning April 1, 2016)
Candidate will be working in the Kokusai program, and will be expected to work in a team environment creating resources and managing curriculum. Teaching, and administrative duties including homeroom duties. The candidate may be asked to travel to schools in England and Canada accompanying students. Candidates must be willing to come to Kyoto for the interview. Applicants must currently reside in Japan.
Salary: 3,600,000 yen/year
Hours: 40 working hours/week; 18 contact hours/week; Monday through Friday from 8:20 AM to 5:20 PM.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Transportation allowance
- Paid vacation
- Sponsorship available
Required Qualifications
- Proper visa
- BA degree
- At least three years high school teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- MA degree
- TESL/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification
- Teaching license
- JLPT 3 Japanese ability
Application Process: Please submit a CV/resume, letter of introduction, and photo via email to Nordic Lafdal at lafdal@kyotogakuen.ed.jp
Job: Copy editor at The Japan News (Tokyo)
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Posted by Tom Baker (Chiba 1989-91), who works at The Japan News.
The following notice appeared on the front page of this morning’s Japan News:
To reinforce our team ahead of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020, The Japan News is now seeking a full-time rewriter/page editor.
Essential requirements are native-level English and basic Japanese language skills, an undergraduate or higher degree, and proper visa and resident status in Japan. The starting date is Jan. 1, 2016. Please e-mail your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want the job, along with a scanned copy of your visa, to
jncopy2015@yomiuri.com
by Nov. 21. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview and written exam by the end of November. No telephone calls are accepted.Speech
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Event: Employing JETs Seminar
Posted by: JET Alumni Association UK
Location: Swedenborg Hall, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH (Closest Underground: Holborn)
Date: December 9, 2015 from 18:00 to 20:00 pm
Wanting to work in Japan related employment? Just returned from JET, or been back a while but looking for a career change?
Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR London) will hold a Employing JETs’ Seminar, which is an opportunity for former JETs looking to work in Japan related employment in the UK. The event will be on 9th December at Swedenborg Hall, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH (Closest Underground: Holborn).
The 30 years anniversary of the JET Programme will be celebrated in 2016, and with an increasing focus on post JET links in business and citizens diplomacy this event will explain how JETs use their experience for work, with speeches from companies who employ people who have been on the JET Programme, as well as former JETs employed by them. This is also an excellent opportunity for JETs to network with representatives of Japanese business in the UK.
Companies attending include: Marubeni, Mitsui, Shinsei International, Japan England Insurers, Chubu Electric Power, Nomura International and others.
If you wish to attend this free event, please apply by email to mailbox@jlgc.org.uk with your name, title, current role and where and when you were on JET by Friday November 27th. Spaces are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.
Job: Legal Assistant – Children’s Law Center (DC)
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Position: Legal Assistant
Posted by: Children’s Law Center
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Children’s Law Center fights so every District child can grow up with a loving family, good health and a quality education. Judges, pediatricians and families turn to us to be the voice for children who are abused or neglected, who aren’t learning in school, or who have health problems that can’t be solved by medicine alone. With 100 staff and hundreds of pro bono lawyers, we reach 1 out of every 8 children in DC’s poorest neighborhoods – more than 5,000 children and families each year. And, we multiply this impact by advocating for city-wide solutions that benefit all children. Learn more at childrenslawcenter.org.
In a nutshell, you will be a dependable administrative cornerstone supporting program activities, managing critical, regular tasks and growing into new projects as your skills and interests take you, while gaining exposure to the legal field. Major responsibilities include project management; tracking and compiling program and financial data for management reports; coordination of the transfer of closed case files; tracking and supporting the fulfillment of contract deliverables; and providing administrative support to CLC Directors.
