Gottschalk Teacher of English in Nishinomiya, Japan

Kobe College Corporation-Japan Education Exchange (KCC-JEE) is now accepting applications for the following position from motivated English language teachers wishing to enrich their professional career at a high-ranking academic institution in Japan.

Job Title, School and Location

• Full-time Teacher of English as an Other Language with extra-curricular duties to high-achieving Japanese girls in grades 7 through 12

• Kobe College Junior and Senior High School, a comprehensive private school http://www.kobejogakuin-h.ed.jp/english/message.html

• Nishinomiya, Japan

Contract, Salary and Benefits

• Two-year contract, beginning April 1, 2025, with the possibility of extensions for up to a total of a five-year stay

• A salary of 4,691,200 yen per year plus subsidized furnished housing provided by the school, and Japanese language study

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (with a major in English or Education preferred)

• Speaker of standard English with strong grammar and writing skills Preferred

• TESOL certification

• Teaching Credential (any state)

Position Expectations

• Be flexible to either team teach or solo teach

• Be able to write lesson plans

• Be able to create/modify a curriculum according to the students’ linguistic needs and interests by incorporating activities such as conversations, speeches, cultural discussions, debates, group projects, and presentations

• Fully participate with colleagues in extracurricular professional duties before and after designated class time

To Apply

• Visit Gottschalk Teachers at the KCC-JEE website (link https://www.kccjee.org/gottschalk-teachers-recruitment) to obtain and submit application materials, and for information about an online information session

• Deadline for applications is July 10, 2024

• For questions, please check our FAQ site (https://www.kccjee.org/faq)

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JASC is seeking a talented executive leader capable of positioning the organization for the future by setting the vision, strategy, and plans; then, engaging people to act and participate. This individual will become a key leader in the community at large, and work with staff, board, funders, and stakeholders across academia, government, private sector, the arts, and other community organizations. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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