{"id":523,"date":"2016-06-21T13:23:22","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T12:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/?p=523"},"modified":"2016-09-16T16:15:53","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T15:15:53","slug":"teaching-english-in-japan-nara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/japan\/teaching-english-in-japan-nara","title":{"rendered":"Teaching English in Japan &#8211; Nara"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Teaching English in Nara, Japan<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/nara-japan.gif\" alt=\"nara-japan\" width=\"495\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1679730.2953369436!2d135.79134034771113!3d34.686934036560544!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x600137c578a70cc1%3A0x4afed9b0b9492622!2sNara%2C+Nara+Prefecture%2C+Japan!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spt!4v1466516944638\" width=\"486\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Report submitted on 4<strong>\u00a0Jan, 2016<\/strong>\u00a0by <strong>byond<\/strong><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Teaching English in Nara, Japan:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How can teachers find teaching jobs in Nara, Japan?<br \/> <\/strong>I worked first at a private women&#8217;s university in Osaka for 38 years. After retirement I went to work at a language school teaching children. I would suggest that teachers check job sites online and also newspapers for available jobs. Other possibilities are checking with people they might know who are living in the country\/area that they wish to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main English teaching jobs available are:<br \/> <\/strong>Full time English language school positions, part time English language school positions, agencies (send teachers to different locations), teaching at companies, teaching at community centers, etc., private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the minimum teaching requirements?<br \/> <\/strong>If the candidate is looking for a position at a university, then a PhD is often required these days. At least an M.A. is necessary. University jobs are hard to come by these days. If the person is looking at language schools, then a B.A. may be all that its\u00a0required. The JET program is still a fairly good way to get experience in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What teaching requirements would you recommend?<\/strong><br \/> I recommend at least a B.A., some ESL training if not an actual degree and at least a little experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the levels of payment?<\/strong><br \/> It of course depends on the place but the average is about 2,500 to 3,000 yen per hour (approximately $20-25\/hour).<br \/> With the high cost of living in Japan, it&#8217;s often hard to make ends meet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many teaching days a week is normal?<\/strong><br \/> 5 &#8211; 6 days per week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?<\/strong><br \/> 18 hours per week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the normal arrangement for holidays?<br \/> <\/strong>All national holidays are usually off. If the job is part-time, you are not paid for holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Nara, Japan to teach English?<\/strong><br \/> It&#8217;s a nice, safe place to get experience if you don&#8217;t mind crowds, noise, high prices and language barriers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Nara, Japan?<\/strong><br \/> People are generally very well-mannered. The service industry in Japan is top-notch, unbeatable, so that makes living here easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the negative aspects for teaching English inNara, Japan?<\/strong><br \/> If you don&#8217;t speak the language, you might encounter problems and there are many rules that some might find unbearable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?<\/strong><br \/> For some, the lack of progress seen in their students might be a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Living in Nara, Japan:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in Japan?<\/strong><br \/> Yes, you need a working visa. You&#8217;ll need a sponsor for that visa, so getting employment assured before arrival is best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the cost of living like in Japan?<\/strong><br \/> It is expensive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?<br \/> <\/strong>Some places will include accommodation but most do not. You have to find it on your own. It&#8217;s best to take someone who speaks Japanese with you to the real estate agent. Many places require hefty key money (down deposit\u00a0which is usually refundable when you leave).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Nara, Japan?<br \/> <\/strong>It is a very safe, relatively clean environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Nara, Japan?<\/strong><br \/> Lack of space; crowded streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Nara, Japan?<\/strong><br \/> Bring an open mind, patience and a real desire to learn to adapt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?<\/strong><br \/> Space, variety of health type foods..<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave Japan?<br \/> <\/strong>The wonderful hospitality and service that you get everywhere you go here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country?<\/strong><br \/> If they are on the large size, then enough clothes and shoes to last until they can return or get someone to send them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>About Me and My Work:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>My Name<\/strong>: byond<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: U.S.A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students I&#8217;ve taught in Japan<\/strong>: pre-school \/ kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), university, adults, business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where I teach<\/strong>: English Masters Communication Center in Nara, Japan. Teaching here for 2 years.<\/p>\n<div id=\"stcpDiv\"><strong>How I found my current jobs<\/strong>: A former colleague introduced me.<\/div>\n<p><strong>My school facilities<\/strong>: Excellent- Classrooms are bright and airy, I&#8217;m given full reign to choose textbooks and teaching materials and given a proper budget for buying them, the staff (both teachers and office) are wonderful to work with and it is easily accessible by public transportation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"stcpDiv\"><strong>Teacher support at my school<\/strong>: Lesson observations, peer support \/ training.<\/div>\n<div id=\"dividerDotsDiv\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>Do you teach English in Japan?<\/h2>\n<p>Tell us about your experiences &#8211; <a title=\"Submit Country Report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eslkidstuff.com\/teach-english-abroad\/submit-country-report\">click here to submit your report about teaching English in\u00a0Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teaching English in Nara, Japan Report submitted on 4\u00a0Jan, 2016\u00a0by byond. Teaching English in Nara, Japan: How can teachers find teaching jobs in Nara, Japan? I worked first at a private women&#8217;s university in Osaka for 38 years. After retirement I went to work at a language school teaching children. 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