JETAA Chicago at the 2024 Hanami at the Garden of the Phoenix

A beautiful day greeted the large crowd that gathered to celebrate spring and the 2024 “Hanami” flower viewing event at the Garden of the Phoenix this past May. Smiles bloomed across the crowd at the captivating taiko drums and traditional dance performances, koi fish lazily swam about in the ponds, and visitors crossed the garden’s newly replaced Moon Bridge.  

Two of our JETAA Chicago leaders showed their support with our partners and volunteered at the crafts, arts, and games stations. Claudia was busy with the Origami Table, where Samurai hats were pretty popular because of Japan's Children's Day. Sara challenged visitors to test their skills at the game of Kendama, where many people of all ages came to try. Fellow JET Alumni attended too, showing off their vibrant kimonos while enjoying the events and strolling in the garden. 

Join Generations of JETs for the 2024 Survival Series Nomikai!

The JETAA Chicago Summer Nomikai returns! And in true enkai fashion, we're doing it on a Wednesday!

BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!

Join your fellow alumni, from 10+ years returned to the new 2024 outgoing class, for an evening of fun in downtown Chicago. Come see old friends, build new relationships and swap stories about your time in Japan or what you hope to do once there. This is a great opportunity for outgoing JETs and alumni alike to meet and network. The event will be held at Lizzie McNeill's on their outdoor patio (weather permitting, if not, we will be inside) from 7:00- 9:00 PM on Wednesday, June 26!

Enjoy the wonders of the 飲み放題 (nomihōdai) again or for the first time! Each ticket includes a two-hour party package with soft drinks, draft beer, house wine, and well cocktails. JETAA Chicago will also be providing light appetizers for guests. The cost is $35 per person.

Space is limited, so be sure to purchase your ticket today! This event is for 2024 outgoing JETs and JET alumni only.

Photo taken from the June 2023 visit to Primeval Brewery in Noblesville, Indiana!

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Questions? Email president@jetaachicago.com!

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)