1. English: Native level
2. Japanese: Conversational
3. Experience residing in Japan
4. Ability to relocate to Yamagata
5. BA/BS university degree
6. Approved TEFL certificate (or willingness to obtain one during first year of employment)
7. Valid driving license or international driving permit (a car is necessary)
8. Valid work visa (visa sponsorship available)

1. TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or certified teacher qualifications
2. Experience living in rural Japan
3. Minimum two years of experience teaching in Japan

MY English School is seeking an English language instructor based in Yamagata Prefecture for immediate hire, to replace a teacher resigning due to a family emergency. The position involves teaching student-centered lessons that promote active learning for students of all ages and ability groups in a private language school setting, as well as possible visits to local kindergartens and/or corporations.

Working days:
Tuesday-Saturday

Duties:
A MY instructor teaches English language to students of all ages, cooperates with other teachers and staff, actively participates in and seeks out professional development opportunities, helps at school events, and is a contributing member of a professional group of teachers with high standards for education.
MY English School currently has 7 locations in Yamagata prefecture. The position may require the instructor to move around among locations each day of the week. Transportation fees are paid depending on the distance traveled on any given day.

Location:
Yamagata is one of Japan's most beautiful prefectures, surrounded by beautiful mountains and luscious greenery and filled with delicious food and wonderful people.

We offer:

1. A competitive 270,000 ~ 290,000 yen monthly salary, depending on experience and qualifications
2. 15 flexible, paid holidays annually
3. Professional development opportunities
4. Group membership in JALT
5. Opportunities for leadership and promotion
6. School run by certified teacher who understands your needs
7. Lifestyle support when desired (e.g., apartment setup, language support, etc.)

MY English School succeeds as a company through the success of its teachers. In addition to the initial one-month training period, MY provides 10 whole-day, full-staff training sessions throughout the year. All instructors receive group membership in JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching), as well as the opportunity to receive grants to attend teaching conferences throughout Japan.

As well as providing opportunities for instructors to develop as teachers, MY also strives to allow teachers to build skill sets outside of teaching. MY English School teachers are proud to see their contribution to the school’s growth through the completion of projects related to curriculum development, teacher training, hiring, and leadership.

We expect:
Candidates should create an enagaging, student-centered, language-rich learning environment in the classroom. Candidates must also have a strong desire to improve themselves professionally. While instructors have considerable independence in the classroom, we focus on high-quality teaching and teaching methods. You will be a contributing member of a strong and supportive community of teachers who care as professionals. You will also be in a position to help shape the development of a growing school. MY English School is exceptional in its ability to provide both strong professional and personal support to its teachers, which is why we boast an average yearly teacher retention rate over 85 percent.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. The cover letter should include answers to TWO of the following questions:


• What do you feel is most important when teaching in an English language school setting? Give examples of possible challenges you will face and how you plan to overcome them.
• What teaching strategies are important when teaching a group of five to eight elementary school-aged students on a weekly basis? Give examples of how you would apply them in the classroom.
• What have you done in order to develop yourself professionally throughout your career? What would you like to do in the future?