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Early Childhood English Teacher

Benesse BE studio Inc.

Tokyo, Osaka area, Japan

Support on finding housing (includes utility set up)

One-way airfare support

Start June 2020

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year (renewable)

Number of Vacancies: 10

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor

Additional School Requirements:

Proficiency in English
Passion and care for teaching young children
Professionalism: team player, skilled communicator, proactive and respectful character
People skills: can build rapport, establish and maintain cordial relationships
Resilience: ability and will to learn and adapt to new culture, overcome challenges
Can attend interview/orientation conducted in the US

Preferred

Background in TESOL, TEFL, ESL, or relevant
Experience with children (e.g. babysitter, daycare/nursery, camp leader)
Experience in Japan (e.g. study abroad, travel, working holiday)
Japanese language: “beginner”, “just getting started” are welcomed!

Job Benefits:

Compensation

Monthly salary: 250,000 JPY
Work hours: 35 hrs./week
Transportation: fully reimbursed (monthly)
Social insurance (includes medical insurance)

Benefits/ Others

Visa sponsorship
One-way airfare support
Support finding housing
Airport pick up service
Accommodation support (during training)
24-hour call center support (*for those who meet certain conditions)
Set up day (e.g. bank account, utilities, city hall visit)
Paid training, workshops
Pre-departure, post arrival orientation on lifestyle & culture
Professional development programs
Early work hours (daytime position)
Paid holidays, company established holidays
Company/teacher gathering events

Job Description:

About the position

Eligible candidates must be able to attend interview(s) in US, mainly in California
Ongoing start dates from June-August 2020

About BE studio: 1700 schools, 2300 teachers, 40+ years of history

Benesse BE studio provides exciting language learning opportunities to children, starting as young as 9-months! The cute smiles, laughter and genuine interest of these young learners exemplify BE studio’s unique positioning in the market as we focus on teaching children, with having the majority of students being under the age of 6.

Teachers at BE studio enjoy the fun and interactive, activity based lessons just as much as the students. There is a bilingual lesson partner to provide support with classroom management and parent communication to ensure a fun, safe, productive environment. Combined with our small class size, of up to 8 students, BE studio creates a highly engaging communicative environment for young learners, to be expose to and exercise authentic English communication skills.

BE studio’s brand concept symbolizes such key features, as we pay great respect to, and encourage each student’s originality and character. We aim for our students to be able to collaborate across cultures, and create new value through “heartfelt communication.”

As part of the Benesse group, the leading education company in Japan, BE studio continues to bring impact to support with the development of English communication skills for young learners. There are also opportunities, in collaboration with the Benesse group, to expand your teaching experience and career development.

Awards

BE studio was selected as the “overall best school” and “school with great teachers” in the young learners division of the iid Award 2019.

Core Responsibilities

Lesson delivery: 40-60 minute group lessons
Preparation: lesson plan review, room set up…etc.
Trial lesson delivery: for those considering enrollment
Participation in seasonal events, camps, special lessons, trainings, workshops
Customer communication: build rapport, maintain cordial relationships
Promotional support: work together with school staff
Curriculum, lesson plan, materials are all prepared
Teachers receive trainings, workshops, and mentor/trainer support

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Benesse BE studio provides exciting English learning programs for children. We currently operate over 1700 schools across Japan, employing 2,000+ teachers, and are looking to expand further. Our students demographic exemplifies BE studio's unique positioning, where the youngest student is 9 month, and the student majority is under the age of 6-7.

BE studio was selected as the “overall best school” and “school with great teachers” in the young learners division of the iid Award 2019.

Teachers at BE studio enjoy the fun and interactive, activity based lessons just as much as the students. We also have a bilingual lesson partner to support the teacher with classroom management and parent communication to ensure a fun, safe, and productive environment. Combined with our small class size, of up to 8 students, BE studio creates a highly engaging communicative environment for young learners, to be expose to and exercise authentic English communication skills.

If you're passionate about teaching children, and would like to pursue career in the education industry, BE studio is a great match! We look forward to meeing the next BE studio teachers!

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