My students before radiation and Japan March 11, 2011 Earthquake (9.0 Magnitude)

Work in a Japanese Public School as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). ALT work concerns not only the teaching, but also the internationalization of Japanese youth. We have jobs in Jr. High Schools and Elementary Schools. Not only teaching English in school(s) but also participation in the school activities, events, clubs, etc. There are lengthy vacations giving you a great chance to explore Japan, experience culture, or to put your talents to other uses. Anyone who holds (or will soon hold) a BA or BS degree, or more than 3 years teaching experience, and is a native speaker of English is qualified to teach English in Japan.

Prior experience living in Japan, or other foreign countries, is definatley an asset, but not a prerequisite. Also speaking some Japanese, while not a requirement will be looked favourably upon.

However, more important to both living abroad and speaking the language is the desire to teach. If you have an open, enthusiastic and friendly personality, and a genuine interest in your students/customers regardless of their age, communication ability level, or social experience you will enjoy your time in Japan a great deal more.

This is particularly important as an Assistant Language Teacher. An ALT must be able to show concern and affection for their students. They must also be prepared to spend every day as both a role-model for children and a cultural ambassador for their home country at their local public schools. The job itself is not very demanding nor does it require any unusual skills, but still, over the years many people manage to fail at it simply by a lack of care for their students and a lack of concern for their role in the public education of the next generation of Japanese.

Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and an ability to take initiative in serving the educational needs of Japanese young people and adults in a local community are necessary attributes of successful participants. The program offers opportunities for service where personal commitment can gain meaningful expression.

The ability to work without a great deal of supervision, along with a creative imagination would also be considered good pre-requisites. For most of the time ALTs are the only foreigner in their school and will be responsible for creating materials, lesson programs without anyone watching over them.

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• Japan
• JET
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• Pinoy
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• Joseph de Leon

[TheRaven1942]

good four you man i am happy four you an best wissis

[chihiro30kkk]

its easy to learn. i hope i can easily to learn how to speak japanese :) keep it up sensei! proud to be pinoy!

[theroxorman48]

母windows is smart to add a translator.

[candeceandambershow]

awww!! so cute

[Lizzie12348]

Good job dude. I hope to apply to the JET program after I graduate.