Job Details
Job No, 2116
Come teach English in beautiful, snowy, quiet Hakodate!
Daibundo School has been providing English, French, and computer classes to the Hakodate community for over 50 years. We’re looking for a reliable, honest, and kind person to come teach English to our students.
Of course we prefer applicants with prior teaching experience, but we also welcome people who can prove their competency in English and are willing to learn what’s necessary to be able to teach our classes. Please don’t hesitate to apply if you are interested.
As an English teacher at our school, you will mainly teach adult, university, and children's classes. You will also be responsible for proofreading and speech contest preparation as needed.
The different types of classes you will teach at Daibundo include:
- Conversation
- Reading
- Textbook
- Test prep
— About Hakodate —
Hakodate is in southern Hokkaido, and is the only city in Hokkaido that is connected to Honshu via shinkansen.
Hakodate might be a good fit if you:
- Don’t like the heat and humidity in Honshu
- Like to breathe clean air
- Enjoy peace and quiet
- Want to connect with a local community instead of being surrounded by strangers in a big city
- Like hot springs (we have tons of hot springs that are easily accessible within the city)
- Enjoy eating delicious, high-quality food (especially seafood) at affordable prices
| Location | |
| Area | Hokkaido |
| Closest Station(s) | Hakodate, Goryokaku Koenmae |
| Train Line(s) | Hakodateshiden |
| Conditions | |
| Language to Teach |
English |
| Contract Type |
Full |
| Salary | 250,000 yen/month |
| Transportation Fee | |
| Social Insurance |
No |
| Contract Term | 1 year |
| Accommodation | Furnished Apartment is 5 minutes' walk from school. Rent: 44,000 yen |
| Working Days & Hours | Tuesday to Saturday, 25 hours/week teaching and 10 hours/month administrative |
| Start Date | September 1, 2024 |
| Probation Period | |
| Training |
Yes (paid) |
| Holiday | Sunday, Monday |
| Paid Holiday | Summer 14 days, winter 7-10 days, Golden Week 7 days |
| Class Infomation | |
| Student Age |
Children / Preteen(6-12 years
old) Teenagers(10-19 years old) Adults(20- years old) |
| Job Description | Teach adult classes, some children's classes, one or two university classes, proofreading and coaching for speech contests. | School info |
| School Type |
ESL School |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Number of Teachers | Requirements |
| Educational Background | Graduated
Undergraduate
School |
| Experience | |
| Teaching Certificate | |
| Japanese Ability |
Not Required |
| Visa |
Student Spouse of Japanese National Child of Japanese National & Japanese Permanent Resident Working |
| Visa Sponsorship |
Yes |
| Driver's License (valid in Japan) |
Not Required |
Interview |
| Interview Method |
Phone Interview |
| Transportation Fee Paid |
No |
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