Teaching in Japan - High School vs Jr High vs Elementary - some differences

I have playlists with more extensive information on teaching at Japanese public Elementary schools and Jr High (Middle) schools...
Jr High:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7CFA5FA00D8B6DFB

Elementary:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=837F3698C649E0CF


I might make a part two to this vlog since there are other topics to discuss: lesson planning, school events, expectations, daily life, etc.

Thanks for watching!

-Jason

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[tomsega]

If I hop over to Tokyo from Korea and take a private school job (or non-JET anyway), can anybody tell me how much cash ($ or Y) would be necessary to comfortable get started? (I'm sure it will be a lot)

[myargonauts]

@tomsega and you want to live in or near Tokyo? Cuz that will add a lot to your monthly expenses in terms of rent and utilities. If you think you'll be solely responsible for finding your own apartment, which might mean deposit and key money, and then having enough to make it to your first paycheck, I think $3000 is not an unrealistic figure. But there's lots of wiggle room depending on the circumstances.

[EatDeeznuts1]

my highschool in FL has 1900 kids or more -.-

[myargonauts]

@EatDeeznuts1 wow! That's more students than the university I currently teach at.

[takarasmiles2006]

I read that you have to have a university degree (or a teaching certificate) in order to be considered for the JET program, and I was wondering if it had to be any specific degree because I'm actually thinking of doing something in the medical field, which isn't exactly related to teaching English at all, but I really want to learn Japanese and teach in English in Japan at some point. Do you think it'd be possible?

[myargonauts]

@takarasmiles2006 your degree can be in any field if you want to be a JET.

[myargonauts]

@tomsega well, a lot depends on where in Japan you want to live. If it's Tokyo, then yes, it will be expensive and competitive to find work. If you're willing to just move here on a 90-day tourist visa and then try to find something, my guess is that you will, but you might have to take whatever comes along as opposed to being more selective.

[tomsega]

I'm desperate to teach in Japan next year. I was in Tokyo for 5 days over Christmas and as much as working in Korea has treated me pretty well, it's very much "Japan Lite" as far as I'm concerned. There's not enough culture in Korea - whether oldy worldy culture or pop culture, whereas Japan is absolutely dripping in it. I imagine I'll need at the very least $3000 to get me started in Japan though..

[tomsega]

@myargonauts - Thanks for your answer. I was thinking $3000 would be about the minimum. I think it will depend how much fun I want to have! Japan appeals to me far more, culturally, than Korea, but in Korea the big plus point is in earning enough money to never have to think about money. The pros and cons might level out..

[ShowersNeiked]

@EatDeeznuts1 my high school holds over 3000, and its only a suburb school

[myargonauts]

@thatcutegameotaku read, read, and read some more. Study hard and get into a good college, and then study some more. Take public speaking or debate, so you get comfortable speaking in front of lots of people. Good luck!

[thatcutegameotaku]

when im older, i want to be a high school english teacher. any suggestions so im prepared?

[JoSeFHdz]

Thanks for your video. ~

[myargonauts]

@ilikenintendo2005 you can't get a job at a Japanese public school unless you're a Japanese citizen. But you could get hired at a private school - BusanKevin works full time at an elementary school in the Kobe area, but he was also a credentialed teacher in Canada before he came to Korea and Japan. I now teach at a Japanese university, so yes, you can get permanent work after JET.

[ilikenintendo2005]

Is it at all possible to get out of the ALT status of teaching and become a full-time teacher? I would love to become an Elementary Education teacher in Japan and possibly (Depends on what I think after being in Japan for a while) live there permanently. But, I know as an ALT, you aren't considered a full-time teacher to get that status.

[myargonauts]

@americanbadass911 go to JETProgramme(dot)org and you can see the details of how I went to Japan

[americanbadass911]

i just have a question about seeking employment? how do you apply for the jobs there? when? where? and will you have help from your home country in seeking employment in japan?

[myargonauts]

@TheBleachAmv you're welcome (douitashimashite). You have a while to go before you can apply for JET - so study hard, get that degree and study some Japanese. :)

[TheBleachAmv]

London underground map in the background:)?(awesome) also I love your videos I have just started watching them and have found the idea of JET very useful as I am a 14 years old who has always wanted to work in Japan and live there scince I was 6 and luckily I am from the UK:) so origato:)

[myargonauts]

@raptorrawr17 great - thanks for watching

[myargonauts]

@bigcrazyape I think you'd have a decent chance if you come to Japan and give it some time to look and interview. Check out the latest info on sites like Gaijinpot and JobsinJapan and maybe this older vid will help - Living and Teaching Abroad - JET isn't the only option - from Oct of last year on this channel

[bigcrazyape]

Hey man, thanks for the info!

I'm thinking of coming to Japan in September 2010. But judging from what I've read in the chat forums, the job market is real crummy because of Geos bankruptcy.

I have a masters in English lit. with 1 year teaching experience in South Korea (kinder to junior high school). Would I be able to find a job? I'm ready to hustle to make it in Japan.

[raptorrawr17]

I've just stumbled upon your videos, and they are very informative! Every video I've watched on teaching English in Japan has snippets of the information I've been looking for, but this video laid out everything in a very helpful way. Thank you!

[myargonauts]

great - glad you liked it.

[segatasanshir0]

this video and the reply's on peoples comments where very informative. thank you. =]