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Meesh
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 Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:49 am Post subject: Seeking 2-4 month job near Yokohama, any ideas? |
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I really hope someone can help me with ideas.
I really want to teach in Japan but for family reasons I can't stay a full year, just a few months. I have a good friend (Japanese) in Yokosura, a small port city near Yokohama. She told me to try NOVA but I get the impression they aren't so flexible and they would not have time to discuss this. I also wonder if I could find something better, maybe by approaching a smaller school with a proposal.
Unfortunately I am 35 so I don't qualify for that working holiday visa. Nor do I have a current work visa.
I could fill in for someone who is unable to complete their year or teach during a busy time.
I have already taught overseas (China) and have experience with kids and adults, though I prefer adults. I have a BA, BEd and CELTA. I have taught for many years and I also enjoy substitute teaching.
Any ideas about who could use a good, reliable long-term substitute teacher? |
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Seeking 2-4 month job near Yokohama, any ideas? |
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| Meesh wrote: |
I really hope someone can help me with ideas.
I really want to teach in Japan but for family reasons I can't stay a full year, just a few months. I have a good friend (Japanese) in Yokosura, a small port city near Yokohama. She told me to try NOVA but I get the impression they aren't so flexible and they would not have time to discuss this. I also wonder if I could find something better, maybe by approaching a smaller school with a proposal.
Unfortunately I am 35 so I don't qualify for that working holiday visa. Nor do I have a current work visa.
I could fill in for someone who is unable to complete their year or teach during a busy time.
I have already taught overseas (China) and have experience with kids and adults, though I prefer adults. I have a BA, BEd and CELTA. I have taught for many years and I also enjoy substitute teaching.
Any ideas about who could use a good, reliable long-term substitute teacher? |
To work here you can only work with a valid work visa and you are sponsored by your employer. the minimum visa is for one year.
No employer will hire you for just a couple of months. I will add that to leave a job you need to give notice of anything up to three months. That means quitting as soon as you have started. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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Your setup costs are pretty much going to cancel out any money you could save. Coming for a few months to work is not really a practical thing.
Westgate Corporation hires people for 3-month contracts and provides full visa sponsorship, in case you are still determined to come. Don't know if they serve the Yokohama area. |
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Meesh
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:22 am Post subject: Thanks, I'm on my way... |
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| Thank-you both for the information. I am investigating Westgate because the money is not the main object at this point. Cheers |
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