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[sheera]

Hi. In February '05, my family (spouse, child, self) plans to move to Japan for work. We lived there before (88-97) but not as a family. I am seeking full-time ESL employment at a high school, jr high or community college. However, I'm finding listed positions on the Internet for mainly language schools, which I am not willing to do (again).
Does anyone have contacts, websites or advise on how to pursue a 8a-4pm teaching position from outside Japan? (I found wonderful high school teaching jobs while IN Japan yrs ago).

We would like to have employement/sponsorship/visa before we leave. I have an undergraduate degree in ElemEd and a Masters in Cross Cultural Studies. I have been invloved in the ESL field for 15 years, and I love to teach! But, I know the hardest part of many jobs is GETTING it (especially for someone older--over 39).

Any ideas? ~Thanks.

PS My spouse is a non-native English speaker (but American); I am the only one seeking the teaching position, so we can't do the "couple jobs" out there.

[PAULH]

[BradS]

I really wouldn't say it's a good idea moving your whole family here. There is a LOT of racism in schools that your child will be facing from students AND teachers.