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Ferfichkin · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 140

Hello everyone, I tried the search engine, but it didn't work.

I'm wondering what kinds of jobs are available for licensed teachers in Japan and what would be the best way to find them? Any information you could give me would be appreciated.

rtm · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 1003 Location: US

mitsui · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 1562 Location: Kawasaki

A Japanese license or certification from your own country?

Ferfichkin · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 140

Certification from Canada. I'm not interested in an ALT job. I would either like a job teaching English in a Japanese school, or a job teaching in an international school.

Thank you very much for your advice. I will check the link you provided about international schools. You mention private high schools. What about private elementary schools? What's the most common method for applying to private schools in Japan?

Thanks again for your help.

rtm · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 1003 Location: US

Ferfichkin · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 140

timothypfox · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 492

You didn't say where you were from, but assuming your license is for a public school in an English speaking country such as the US, Canada, the UK, or Australia and New Zealand, you could teach at an international school.

There are several in Japan. And, you would likely teach a mix of nationalities including some Japanese in an English only curriculum modeled after Western school systems. ESL work does exist at some of these schools although most of the jobs are probably in other license areas. But, if you hang out a bit, you can find something requiring an ESL license.

My own job is at a private high school as a teacher (not ALT) which I applied to from overseas. This type of job is rare. I spent 4 years looking for the ideal fit for myself.