ESL teacher needed for Japanese employees in Indiana

Linda Brown, Director of Employer Engagement at Ivy Community College in Northwest Indiana, has reached out about an opportunity that would be great for a JET alum. Here is her message:

"I am reaching out to see if you may have the interest and capacity for a special project I have with Ivy Tech Community college in Northwest Indiana. I am the Director of Employer Engagement and we have an employer needing some special training for their employees. The project is looking for someone who can teach conversational English to Japanese learners in the manufacturing space.

If you have the experience in teaching English to adult Japanese learners (conversational), then that is what I’m looking for. It is on a contract for 8 weeks. Fridays 11am-1pm. In person at the plant of the employer. We are looking for end of April, beginning of May timeframe to start the course. You would develop the curriculum.”

If you are interested, please reach out to Linda Brown via email at lbrown108@ivytech.edu

2026 JETAA Chicago officer elections are on the horizon!

It is election time! Come take part and have your voice heard as we kick off the 2026-2027 term! PLEASE NOTE: We have shifted the schedule slightly after the previous post, so please review them at your earliest convenience!

Interested in stepping up to help guide our local community? Or just wanting to participate in the democratic process? Check out all of the details for the 2026 JETAA Chicago Officer Elections below.

For those interested, here is a quick timeline for the next month:

• Complete this form to indicate your interest in running by Monday, March 2.

• Submit your platform by Friday, March 6 (you will receive the submission link once you have completed the previous form).

• Platforms for all candidates will be shared with the community on Tuesday, March 10, along with ballots to cast your vote.

• Polls will be open from 10AM Tuesday, March 10, to 5PM CST on Wednesday, March 11, and results will be announced at the end of the week.

  
  

Prior to submitting your interest, please take a moment to review the Community Norms and Agreements. All officers are expected to embody these guidelines as leaders and work to cultivate a community built on equitable practices and respectful behavior that fosters belonging at all times.

All members of JETAA Chicago and its sub-chapters are eligible to vote in the elections, and as always, all positions are open and any member of our community may run. For details on each, please see the descriptions here. And please, feel free to reach out to current board members as well. We can be reached at info@jetaachicago.com and all of our emails are on the JETAA Chicago website, if you have any questions.

Full details for participating in the elections will be next week. We hope to see you soon!

Join the annual Bowlnenkai this Sunday!

Strike up some fun with JETAA Chicago this Sunday, February 1!

Don't miss our annual, cosmic bowling event this weekend! Join your fellow alumni to connect, network, and enjoy a little friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome, so don’t worry if you’re not a pro bowler. It's $5 to reserve your spot and JETAA Chicago will cover the rest! Two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soft drinks are all included!

Event Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Event Time: 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Location: Waveland Bowl

Address: 3700 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Sign up here!

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com or president@jetaachicago.com.

This event is for JET alumni only.