Job: Fully Funded Volunteer Teacher – WorldTeach (America Samoa)
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Position: Fully Funded Volunteer Teacher
Posted By: WorldTeach
Location: America Samoa
Status: Full Time
Summary: WorldTeach, a non-profit organization founded through Harvard University, is currently accepting applications for passionate individuals to serve as volunteer English teachers in our yearlong, fully funded programs in the Pacific Island of American Samoa. Applications will be accepted until October 15th, 2015 and volunteers will depart approximately at the beginning of January 2016.
Volunteers are full time English teachers in public high schools. While volunteers share their skills and knowledge with their students and communities, they also gain cultural understanding, foreign language skills, develop leadership experience, and learn how to be more adaptable and resourceful. The American Samoa Department of Education has sought out WorldTeach volunteers because there is a lack of licensed English teachers in American Samoa.
With 23 programs in 16 different countries, including year, semester, and summer programs, there are plenty of options to find a program that fits your skills and interests. WorldTeach offers excellent professional development and has more than 25 years of experience successfully preparing, training, placing, and supporting volunteers around the world. Funded and partially funded programs are available for yearlong and semester programs.
Our current yearlong programs are in American Samoa, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Pohnpei, Kosrae and Chuuk), Namibia, Tanzania, and Thailand. We also have semester programs in Namibia and Ecuador, and summer programs in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Poland and South Africa.
The American Samoa program is funded by their Department of Education, including round-trip international airfare from a designated U.S. departure city.
Job: English Instructor/Branch Manager – Jabble (Japan)
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Position: English Instructor/Branch Manager
Posted By: Jabble
Location: Chiba and Tokyo, Japan
Status: Full Time
Summary: We are looking for ONE teacher for immediate start. At Jabble, we are trying to make a new style of English school. Our goal is to create a school where service and quality come first, where the focus on our students is genuine, while also providing the service and professional benefits of larger schools. Our schools have a small, at-home atmosphere, and our teachers know all of our students by name. Employing teachers that care about their standard of work is of utmost importance to us. We are NOT looking for applicants that are just looking for a paycheck. We are looking for well-rounded individuals that genuinely care about their students, their coworkers, and the company they work for. We pride ourselves on the care and real improvement of our students, something that only happens when we work together as a team.
We are looking for candidates that want to work toward the overall success of the school; someone that enjoys helping people, is motivated to succeed, and wants to make a better career for themselves in Japan. A lot of English schools hire just the minimum, but we are not looking for that teacher.
Our students are adults that take 45-minute man-to-man lessons or group lessons with a maximum class size of 4 students. We also have school functions (semi-regular drinking parties, hanami parties, Christmas parties, etc.) that are a great opportunity for our students to speak English outside the classroom. Teachers are expected to attend these events and must maintain a professional relationship with the students.
Job: Junior and Senior High School Teacher – Eisugakkan Junior and Senior High School (Japan)
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Position: Junior and Senior High School Teacher
Posted By: Eisugakkan Junior and Senior High School
Location: Hiroshima, Japan
Status: Full Time
Summary: Eisugakkan Junior and Senior High School in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan is seeking to recruit a teacher to join the school, starting between January 5 and April 1, 2016. The focus of the curriculum is to develop individuals who can think and express their opinions, work cooperatively with persons with diverse values and beliefs, and maintain the desire to continue learning throughout their lives. The applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan they will sponsor or renew visa.
Salary and Work Schedule: Full-time, to eighteen 50 minute-classes/week, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (Sat 8:30am-1pm as required according to scheduled school events). 3,500,000-4,500,000yen/year Read More
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Event: 2015 Careers and Networking Night
Posted By: JETAA NSW
Location: The Japan Foundation – L4, Central at Central Park. 28 Broadway. Chippendale, NSW 2008 AU
When: Friday, 18 September 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (AEST)
Looking for networking opportunities? Perhaps a potential Japan related career change? Or simply want to find out more about life on the JET Programme and beyond?
Our 2015 Careers and Networking Night is our JETAA way of welcoming back our returning JETs who have finished up their year on the programme.
But most importantly, it is an opportunity to network and re-connect for the JETAA community here in Sydney, both old and new. Not only is it about getting in touch with your peers, it is also a potential opportunity to meet new people as part of the extensive JETAA network, which can pay off in unexpected ways.
Doors open from 6pm, food and drink are provided, and entry is completely free!
To RSVP, please email info@jetaansw.org.au or sign up at eventbright: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jetaa-nsw-careers-night-tickets-18412172303
WIT Life #291: Waku Waku +NYC event and Sebastian Masuda
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Sebastian Masuda with protege Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
This weekend I had the chance to visit “Waku Waku +NYC,” a new Japanese pop culture festival which took place over two days across multiple venues in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. According to the event’s homepage, it brings together the worlds of anime, manga, music, food, film, and fashion via exhibits, panels, screenings, and interactive events. This blend of pop culture from Japan and Brooklyn was envisioned as “Cool Japan meets New York’s Coolest Borough.” The name Waku Waku (わくわく) Read More
Job: Florence Site Director – CISabroad (Italy)
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Position: Florence Site Director
Posted By: CIS Abroad
Location: Florence, Italy
Status: Full Time, 12 month minimum
Summary: CISabroad (www.cisabroad.com) provides innovative education programs around the world that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.
The Florence Site Director is responsible for all CISabroad programming and operations in Florence and in Perugia. Among the primary responsibilities for the Site Director are logistics and operations for semester and summer programs at Florence University of the Arts, ISI, and the Umbra Institute, program development, partner/university relations, and student support services. This position is perfect for an entrepreneurial, flexible, mature but fun, driven, energetic professional interested in a fun and personally rewarding career in the field of international education.
Job: Operations Ninja – Boutique Japan (Remote)
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Position: Operations Ninja
Posted By: Boutique Japan
Location: Anywhere
Status: Full Time
Do you love travel and spreadsheets? If you’re obsessed with travel, ridiculously detail oriented (a perfectionist to a fault), and passionate about systems and processes, you may be the perfect fit for our globally-distributed team!
A DREAM JOB FOR THE RIGHT PERSON. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is smart, ambitious, and incredibly organized.Join a fun and dynamic company, work from nearly anywhere in the world, and live and breathe travel. Know someone that’s perfect for the job? Please share this post with them!
WHO ARE WE? We are a fast growing travel company that specializes in crafting bespoke journeys for savvy travelers from around the world (learn more about us).Apart from the unique experiences we offer our clients, it is our extreme attention to detail that helps us ensure that each of our travelers has an amazing trip. As part of your job, you’ll be working closely with Andres on Boutique Japan (and possibly on a new venture we are launching), as well as with our lovely travelers and suppliers.We love what we do, and get to work with fascinating people from around the world. We’d love for you to join us!
WHO ARE YOU? We are hiring an Operations Ninja to join our team and help us “level up” our operational and support sophistication. Travel industry operations experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Your primary mission – should you choose to accept it – is to provide our travelers with a seamless, worry-free and wonderful experience, from the moment a trip is booked, until after our clients have returned home from their trip. You’ll be responsible for communicating with our travelers and suppliers throughout this process, and for all the behind-the-scenes work that ensures they have an amazing trip. Superlative speaking and writing skills (including spelling and grammar) are essential. Expertise in over-the-top Zappos-style customer service is a huge plus. The position requires an obsessive attention to the smallest details, and the ability to think well outside the box. It is painstaking work that requires a ninja-like, almost superhuman ability to focus on tiny details. Read More
8 Jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Campus Outreach and Communications Coordinator – Associated Colleges of the Midwest – Chicago, IL
Hiring for an entry-level Campus Outreach and Communications Coordinator at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), a consortium of 14 independent liberal arts colleges based in Chicago, IL. The primary focus of the position is to support off-campus study outreach efforts by managing related marketing and communications projects. The position is also responsible for data reporting and overseeing a small recruitment territory.
The ACM Campus Outreach and Communications Coordinator is a full-time position based in Chicago, IL. Moderate travel is required during particular months, when considerable time will be spent visiting college campuses, with work hours that will include early mornings, evenings, and some weekends. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications, and works closely with other outreach coordinators, as well as other consortial staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications:
Manages marketing and communications efforts for off-campus study programs.
Writes, develops, and distributes e-mail communications to various audiences at different phases of the application and enrollment process.
Maintains student/contact databases and updates mailing lists.
Creates and updates off-campus study content on the ACM website.
Assists with the development of off-campus study publications and promotional materials.
Produces various application and enrollment reports.
Compiles and analyzes trends and data — including off-campus study data, student surveys, and web analytics — in order to identify ways to improve the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
Monitors Google Analytics to report on and improve web structure and traffic.
Updates and manages off-campus study social media channels.
Coordinates off-campus study student blogs.
Collects, organizes, and distributes off-campus study photo and video content.
Conducts market research for current and proposed off-campus study programs.
Coordinates the hiring and management of Campus Ambassadors.
Collaborates with external vendors.
Outreach and recruitment:
Manages a select territory for off-campus study recruitment, identifying and encouraging prospective students to enroll in ACM programs and working to increase overall enrollment and yield rates.
Creates and coordinates a comprehensive campus outreach and travel schedule.
Coordinates the logistics of all related travel arrangements.
Organizes and carries out out visits to college campuses, which include activities such as attending study abroad fairs, hosting information sessions, visiting classes, setting up and staffing information tables, speaking with student organizations, distributing promotional materials, meeting with faculty and staff, and working with program alumni.
Supports and oversees the coordination of campus visits by other ACM faculty and staff.
Develops and maintains relationships with important campus constituencies, including faculty, staff, program alumni, and prospective students.
Completes follow-up activities and detailed reports after each campus visit.
Develops outreach strategies for future campus visits.
Manages student inquiries, including data entry, communication and follow-up, coordination of mailings, and campus communication regarding student applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree;
1-2 years professional or internship experience in communications, marketing, or a related field;
Relevant experience in higher education, such as participation in a college off-campus study program or work in admission/international education;
Excellent writing and editing skills;
Strong presentation and public speaking skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and Word;
Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail;
Excellent project management skills;
The ability to be a collaborative team player and also to work independently with self-direction;
The ability to multitask, be flexible, and quickly respond to change;
The availability and motivation to frequently travel to college campuses throughout the Midwest and the rest of the United States;
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of liberal arts colleges;
Data reporting and analysis experience;
Web content management and HTML experience;
Social media and video/photo editing experience;
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, year-round position based in Chicago, IL. Salary is dependent on experience. The position includes an excellent benefits package and a flexible, stimulating environment.
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the job for you, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position, the qualifications you would bring, and how you would contribute to ACM goals for this position. Include a resume, a list of at least three references (who will only be contacted with prior permission), and two writing samples (between 250-500 words). Please submit materials electronically as attachments, in MS Word or PDF format, to acm@acm.edu with the subject line “Campus Outreach and Communications Coordinator.”
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 15 on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start date: September 2015.
JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Yurei: The Japanese Ghost’
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“If you like reading about mythology and supernatural horror around the world, or if you enjoy Japan’s unique brand of horror from such films as The Ring and The Grudge, then Yurei: The Japanese Ghost is a must-read.” (Chin Music Press)
By Julio Perez Jr. (Kyoto-shi, 2011-13) for JQ magazine. A bibliophile, writer, translator, and graduate from Columbia University, Julio is currently working at JTB’s New Jersey office while seeking opportunities with publications in New York. Follow his enthusiasm for Japan, literature, and board gaming on his blog and Twitter @brittlejules.
Do not read this review.
If you are foolish enough to read this review to the end…after seven days, you will be followed by a lingering spirit which will slowly, but unrelentingly, press more and more of its weight upon your shoulders. The weight will build to an unbearable breaking point, leaving you weak and overwhelmed by the scent of rotting flesh, driving your mind to unknowable depths of madness and despair. You can avoid this terrible fate by sharing this book review via the social media outlet of your choice or by purchasing Yurei: the Japanese Ghost, a new and excellent nonfiction effort by JET alum Zack Davisson (Nara-ken, 2001-04; Osaka-shi, 2004-06).
No doubt you’ve seen or heard of such films as The Ring and The Grudge, which have served as ambassadors of Japan’s very rich ghost culture (not to mention Halloween staples), but it is likely that there are aspects of these Japanese movies that you may have not been able to appreciate on some level. This book’s purpose is to fill in those gaps and fascinate you with an expertly catalogued evolution of ghost stories in Japan, and how pervasive they remain in pop culture to this day.
What exactly is a yūrei and why is it different from a Western ghost? What’s with the white face and long black hair? Why water? What drives the yūrei to do what it does? These questions and more are answered in this book. In the author’s words, “The goal of this book: to provide this understanding, to allow a clearer insight not only into the popular products of Japan but also the history and culture from which they sprang.” Yurei: The Japanese Ghost is a guided tour of the yūrei, from their appearance, to the rules they obey, to the traditions behind these characteristics. Davisson achieves this goal through the use of highly enjoyable primary choices and sharing the fruits of much academic research.
I’ll Make It Myself!: Pixelated 1-Up Cake (Mario Bros.)
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L.M. Zoller (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. Ze works in international student exchange; writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan and the US; curates The Rice Cooker Chronicles, a series of essays by JETs and JET alumni on the theme of cooking/eating and being alone in Japan; and admins The JET Alumni Culinary Group on LinkedIn.
This Nintendo-inspired design is simple to create and works with any round cake–although you won’t want to miss this white-pepper-and-ginger one, which is easily to make in Japan, too.
Japan Local: Aomori 10 City Festival in Mutsu
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Mel T (Aomori-ken, 2007-2012) is a Canadian living and working in Towada City, Aomori. For more information about events, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. in Towada City, and around Aomori Prefecture & Japan, visit her blog at http://towada-city.blogspot.com.
Miss out on the Aomori Summer Festivals and don’t want to wait a whole year for your next chance to see them?
Check out the Aomori 10 City Festival in Mutsu from September 26-27th, 2015!
The Aomori 10 City Festival showcases major festivals, food, products and more from 10 cities around Aomori Prefecture: Aomori City, Hirosaki City, Hachinohe City, Kuroishi City, Goshogawara City, Towada City, Misawa City, Mutsu City, Tsugaru City, and Hirakawa City.
The must-see attraction is the Saturday night festival parade featuring Nebuta/Neputa floats, nagashi odori, etc., but you can also enjoy stage performances, appearances by mascot characters, delicious local foods and more at the event.
Job: Mansfield Fellow – The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation (Japan)
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Position: Mansfield Fellow
Posted By: The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
Location: Japan
Status: Full Time, 1-Year
Summary: The Mansfield Fellowship Program is now recruiting for next year’s Fellows to live and work in Japan. If you work in the federal government and have an interest in Japan, this program is for you!
The Mansfield Fellowship Program—named after Mike Mansfield, former U.S. ambassador to Japan, U.S. Senate majority leader, and U.S. congressman from Montana—is a first-of-its-kind program for the United States and Japan.
The Mansfield Fellowship Program has been restructured for the upcoming year to allow ten Fellows to participate in a one-year program in Japan. The shorter program duration is expected to increase the number of Fellows who are able to participate and preserves the principles behind the program and the features that make it a unique professional career development opportunity for U.S. federal government employees. Please click here to see more detailed information in the Mansfield Fellowship Program brochure.
The restructured Mansfield Fellowship Program includes a seven-week homestay and intensive Japanese language program in Ishikawa Prefecture and ten months of professional placements in Tokyo. During the year in Japan, Fellows will develop an in-depth understanding of the Government of Japan (GOJ) and its policymaking process and establish relationships with their counterparts in GOJ and the business, professional and academic communities. After completing the program, the Fellows are required to serve at least two additional years in the federal government, where it is anticipated they will continue to work on projects involving Japan issues.
The Mansfield Fellowship Program is administered by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, with the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, as grantor. The program receives significant in-kind support from the government of Japan and the Ishikawa Prefectural Government. Additional support comes from corporate sponsors and foundations.
Japan Local: B-1 Grand Prix in Towada
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Mel T (Aomori-ken, 2007-2012) is a Canadian living and working in Towada City, Aomori. For more information about events, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. in Towada City, and around Aomori Prefecture & Japan, visit her blog at http://towada-city.blogspot.com.
Interested in trying out local “soul foods” from all over Japan?
Then the 10th B-1 Grand Prix in Towada is the event for you!
From October 3rd-4th, 2015, sixty-two groups from across Japan will gather in Towada (Aomori Prefecture) to promote their respective cities and local “soul foods”. Enjoy soba, udon, ramen, rice bowls, curry, fried foods, grilled meats, and various other dishes originating from Hokkaido to Kyushuu and vote for your favourite group. At the end of the second day, the most popular group–as selected by attendees–will be awarded the Gold Grand Prix Prize (symbolized by giant golden chopsticks :P).
Often misunderstood as standing for “B-grade” (“B級” B-kyuu in Japanese), the “B” in “B-1” actually stands for “brand.” The goal of the B-1 Grand Prix is to revitalize cities and towns through the promotion of their respective local brands. Apart from serving delicious food, participating groups also try to demonstrate their own unique brand of hospitality through performances, etc. This is why attendees of the B-1 Grand Prix are encouraged to vote for their favourite group and not just the best dish.
So if you want to get a taste of many different cities from around Japan, come to Towada for the B-1 Grand Prix.
十和田に愛に行こう！Towada ni ai ni ikou! Come to love Towada!
Official Website (Japanese): http://b-1towada.com/
Click HERE to learn MORE (English)
Job: ESL Teacher – EF English First (Indonesia)
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Position: ESL Teachers
Posted By: EF English First
Location: Indonesia
Status: Full Time, 1-Year Contract
Summary: EF English First is a world renowned language institution and we now have ten schools in our group and the newest school no 10 in Bogor started in March 2012.
As one of the largest groups of schools in Jakarta that continues to grow; we employ over 65 native speaking teachers. We are continually looking for EFL teachers with a minimum of ELTA or TEFL certificate. In some cases other qualifications will be considered, depending on the nature and extent of experience. A few of our teachers are continuing to the next contract. Some are completing the contract and we will need replacement for them.
Our team will help you reach your full potential as a TEFL teacher; each school has a standardized induction program, regular training and observations, an extensive TEFL resource library as well as ,of course, constant support from the Director Of Studies and teaching team. Read More
Job: Global Teaching Fellow/Lecturer – Tokyo International University (Japan)
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Position: Global Teaching Fellow/Lecturer
Posted By: Tokyo International University
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Full Time, 2-Year Contract
Summary: Tokyo International University (TIU), located in the greater Tokyo area is seeking qualified applicants to teach in the Global Teaching Institute (GTI). The purpose of GTI is to bring undergraduate students in contact with a diverse English-speaking faculty that will engage them in practical English communication skills through a variety of language learning and culture-related topics. Fellows teach a variety of courses including: 1st and 2nd year required skill-based classes, English for academic-purposes (EAP) and English for specific purposes (ESP).
Job responsibilities include teaching 15 hours per week per semester spread across 5 days (9:00am to 5:50pm). Courses are assigned a standardized curriculum with required textbooks. Fellows are also expected to hold three 90-minute advising sessions per week in the English Plaza, develop curricula and materials, and attend departmental and coordinator meetings. Fellows also assist with recruitment including TIU Open Campus sessions and high school visits throughout the year.
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