Job Brief:

English and Bible Teacher Needed in Japan (and also online) for Young Learners of English

We are currently seeking a Native English speaker or Native Japanese speaker with a deep knowledge of the Bible and an Agape perspective with the same type of lifestyle needed to teach very young students in Japan both English and the Bible. This position is located in Osaka and offers a minimal salary which could be as much as the maximum allowed according to local immigration regulations under the religious activities "work visa" standard along with provided housing for one individual if just the one person is working. 

 

Requirements:

No minors under 20, please, unless your sole purpose is to only work online. 

 

Native English speaker or Native Japanese speaker

 

Ability to teach English and the Bible

 

Valuing the Bible and its principles as the ultimate authority and divine truth when teaching the said subject.

 

Special talent in working with young learners

 

No collage or university degree required

 

 

Job Description:

You will be responsible for teaching English and the Bible to students aged 2 through 16. We work closely with Christian Evangelical Churches in Japan, including both Fundamental (Baptist/Presbyterian) and Faith-based (Pentecostal/Charismatic) churches.Your get to choose your denominational preference for obvious reasons. Therefore, we are seeking individuals who are prayerful and share a passion for teaching the Bible and English to preschoolers and young children and who would love to relocate to Japan as a missionary teacher.

 

Our primary educational approach involves both a Preschool and "After School" (Long method) immersion-like system to learning English along with a kinaesthetic (hands on and activity based) approach. We also focus on teaching morals that are directly correlated to the Bible, particularly preschoolers. The Bible is gaining popularity in the Far East, while it seems to be increasingly notorious in the West. We believe that times are changing, and we envision a Japan Second Revival Era similar to what has already happened in Korea over the past century. We are excited about the positive developments on the horizon for Japan, our neighbors in Far East Asia, and would like to encourage you to join us.

 

If you are interested in being part of this and meet our basic qualifications, please complete the questionnaire below at the bottom.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Enjoy working with children: As an English and Bible teacher, it is crucial to have a genuine enjoyment of working with young students. This includes being patient, understanding, and creating a positive learning environment.

Understand and implement the book titled Boundaries for Kids: Familiarize yourself with the principles outlined in the book "Boundaries for Kids" and apply them in your teaching approach. These principles can help establish healthy boundaries and promote positive behavior in the classroom.

Be energetic: Maintain a high level of positivity and enthusiasm to engage young students in their learning. Use creative teaching methods and interactive activities to make lessons dynamic and enjoyable.

Know how to implement correction positively: It is essential to correct students' mistakes and redirect their behavior positively. Employ constructive feedback and reinforcement techniques to guide their learning and development effectively.

Stay focused on the children and the materials: Give your undivided attention to the students and the teaching materials. Stay organized and prepared for each lesson to ensure a smooth and productive learning experience.

Be in-the-moment, creative, and inspirational: Foster a learning environment that encourages creativity and inspiration. Be present in the classroom, adapt to students' needs, and use your creativity to make lessons engaging and meaningful.

Be a good example in and out of class: Recognize that your behavior and actions are observed by others, both inside and outside the classroom. Uphold high moral and ethical standards and be a positive role model for your students and the community.

Make a 3-year commitment: This position requires a minimum commitment of three years with the chosen church or organization you choose to work with. It is important to be willing to stay and complete each annual term and not quit or find other work in the “middle of the year” during this period. Renewal of the commitment is possible on a yearly basis if you choose to stay in the country, but if you have to return to your home country at the end of your first year in the month of April, we completely understand.

Share your preferred denomination and other personal information so that the placement agency can align you with a ministry and body of believers who are more likely to share your beliefs and way of thinking. This promotes smooth collaboration and unity in working towards shared goals.

 

Implement more Visual, Tactile, and Kinesthetic Teaching Styles.  

—Utilize games, puzzles, drawings, arts-and-crafts. Incorporate interactive activities that engage students' senses and encourage hands-on participation. These activities can enhance comprehension and retention of the material. 

—Encourage group thinking and collaboration. Promote teamwork and cooperation by incorporating group activities and discussions. This approach fosters critical thinking skills and allows students to learn from each other. 

—Incorporate actions and movement. Integrate physical actions and movement into your lessons to facilitate active learning. This can include gestures, role-plays, and actions related to the content being taught. 

— Utilize visual aids and whiteboard usage: Use visual aids such as charts, diagrams, and illustrations to enhance understanding and reinforce concepts. Utilize the whiteboard to visually demonstrate ideas and engage students in interactive learning. 

— Implement gamification. Introduce elements of gamification, such as point systems, challenges, and rewards, to make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable for students. This can enhance motivation and active participation. 

— Prepare in advance. Plan and prepare materials and resources that support visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learning. This includes creating visual aids, gathering props, and designing activities in advance. 

— Incorporate breaks and changing paces. Recognize the importance of breaks and varying the pace of the lesson. Allow students time to process information and provide opportunities for physical movement and relaxation.

 

 

Skills And Type of Education Required:

Native English Speaker, only an NES may apply unless you hold a Japanese passport.

Ability to create a well-prepared curriculum for each class.

Knowledgeable in all Bible stories, principles, and morals.

Strong communication skills.

Continued growth as a Christian, strong in the Lord, for more than 3 years.

Prayerful and supported with prayer by friends, family, and members in your area.

Kindergarten and grades 1 through 12 (K-12) English-only education required: Applicants should have completed their education from ages 5 through 18 in an English-only environment. If educated at an international school as an expatriate, it qualifies as NES education. Otherwise, applicants from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom, and USA are preferred, and those from South African are also accepted if K-12 was all in English. Filipino and other applicants are required to go through a one year online training program instead of a 3 to 6 month evaluation program online. Online salaries and commissions are included.

 

   

Native Japanese Speaker (NJS) requirements: If you are a Native Japanese Speaker, fluency in Japanese is necessary for communication with parents to assist with their children's homework needs. However, some level of English fluency is also required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questionnaire:

Please provide responses to the following if you feel that you qualify, or take the chance to refrain and skip most but not all of this section if you prayed about it and know that you not only don't have the time to fill it all out but beleive that we will, nonetheless, still consider your application. All things are possible. Either way, we wish  you all the best and thank you. 

 

Full Name: 

[Please provide your full name]

 

Nickname or Preferred Name: 

[Please provide your nickname or the name you prefer to be called]

 

Age and/or Birthday: 

[Please provide your age, ensuring that you are over 20 years old]

 

Nationality: 

[Please state the country of your nationality and main passport]

 

Passport holder:

[Please explain if you do hold a passport with more than 12 months validity]

 

Residence: 

  [Please provide the name of the city and country where you currently reside]

 

Native English Speaker: 

[Yes/No. If no, please specify your mother tongue]

 

Second Language and Fluency: 

[Please specify your second language and indicate your level of fluency in it.]

 

Third Language and Fluency: 

[Please specify your third language and indicate your level of fluency in it.]

 

Elementary School: Were all your classes for each grade delivered in English? 

[Yes/No. If no, which grades and which languages did you learn in?]

 

Junior & High School: Were all your non-elective subjects taught using English? 

[Yes/No. If no, which years and which languages did you learn in?]

 

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Education (optional): 

[Please provide details of your undergraduate or postgraduate education]

 

Work Experience: 

[Please provide details of your work experience if applicable.]

 

Hours of English Teaching Experience: 

[Please specify if you have taught ESL/EFL either online/offline, if applicable.]

 

Hours of Sunday-school, Kids Bible, or Youth Group Bible Teaching Experience. 

[Please specify if you have regularly taught children using the Bible, if applicable.]

 

Devotions or devotion

[Please explain what that means to you, how regularly you do it, and why]

 

Personality: 

[Please describe your personality, using whatever that comes to mind.]

 

Goals and Purpose in Life: 

[Please describe your goals and purpose in life. 

How serious are you about these]

 

Church/Denominational Preference: 

[Do you have a preference for a specific type of church or denomination? 

If yes, please specify.]

 

Current Church Attendance: 

[Which church do you currently attend: name and location?]

 

Frequency of Church Attendance: 

[How often do you attend church? What does it mean to you?]

 

Desired Church Connection in Japan: 

[Which church or denomination in Japan do you hope to be connected with?]

 

Biblical Knowledge and Attitude: 

[How knowledgeable and positive are you about the Bible and its teachings?]

 

Readiness for Missionary Work: 

[Are you ready to be called both a teacher AND a missionary?]

 

Missionary Calling and Role: 

[To where are you called and/or what are you called to do and be?] 

   

Five Best Points about Yourself: 

[Please list the five best points about yourself.]

 

Three Primary Weaknesses: 

[Please list your three primary weaknesses.]

 

Interest in Money or Business: 

[How interested are you in making money and business?]

 

Hypothetical Vacation Question: Where, When, What, Who, How, and Why?

[Where in the world or even in your own country would you want to go?]

[When would you know you are ready and how soon could you go?]

[What things would you like to do there?]

[Who would you like to come with you?]

[How different do you feel before verses during your vacation? And Why] 

[Why do you deserve such a vacation? 

Do they get to happen or not and how often? 

            Why or why not?]

 

Overall Fulfillment as a Believer or Born Againer: 

[Briefly describe your Source of Life and what is so fulfilling to you.]

 

Brief Testimony or Personal Story: 

  [In 7 sentences or less, share the main points of your testimony]

 

 

 

Why do you desire to pursue a two or three-year internship at at Christian preschool?

[Please provide your response.]

Are you familiar with Montessori or willing to implement similar teaching styles?

[Please indicate your level of familiarity or willingness to learn.]

 

Why would you like to do a two or three-year Eikaiwa internship in Japan?

[Please explain why you want to teach English 

  at an English Conversation School abroad.]

 

Are you able to keep a long-term 3-year commitment as such, annually renewable automatically each year in April if you choose to stay in the country?

[Please share your thoughts, experiences, and examples.

How does this relate or correspond to us and your long-stay in Japan?]

 

 

Do you have a strong team of supporters and/or prayer warriors in your home country that we can hold you accountable to? How closely are you tied to them and how many members are you accountable to? 

[If you become a missionary teacher in Japan, it is crucial to maintain accountability to ensure the reputation and integrity of our affiliated organizations. Accountability is a responsibility that brings both benefits and obligations. Please explain the strength of your ties to your supporters, the number and a few names of individuals you are accountable to, and the level of responsibility between you and your main leaders whom you have named.]

 

 

Do you have a strong team of supporters and/or prayer warriors in your home country that we can hold you accountable to? How deep is that tie and how many are over you?

[If you become a missionary teacher in Japan, it is key that no affiliate organization of ours with whom you may work with loses face or reputation simply because permission was not expressively attained and/or ample consideration for everyone involved was omitted. Accountability (as opposed to the ego and individuality) is essential because it incorporates both a responsibilities and benefits. If accountable, please, explain how close or tight those ties are. How many members are you vertically and/or laterally responsible to? Who are the main leaders and how responsible are you to them and vice versa.]

 

 

On one final note, it is good to state clearly our specific situation at hand so that no one feels disgruntled or misled. One point of frustration for some is the fact that there is more scripture and evangelism in our preschools than in our Eikaiwas (English Conversation Schools). And, there is a reason for this if anyone needs us to explain it to them beforehand, and we are more than willing to talk about these points in person. Also, it is true that our missionary teachers in Japan do not receive a big salaries because what is often considered a decent amount often exceeds the national standards of what a religious activities work visa provides or says that we should guarantee. Any amount greater than what immigration suggests and/or has written down by the books means that if anyone is looking for a greater income opportunity then they ought to be seeking work from different kind of employer who can grant a different kind of work visa. Moreover, we call our post an internship opportunity because it is a fulfilling a specific opportunity other than monetary output and it is a great privilege to work here with a specific calling and purpose. After your third year in March is complete, you will receive either a promotion if not sooner or have the opportunity to move on to something else anywhere in the nation. With that said, most of our workers, however, do remain working with us until they feel the need to go back to their home-country. If you have any questions, please, feel free to include them here below.

[Please, provide your response and/or concerns if applicable.]