Recruitment

ISA Instructor Position

ISA instructor position

Instructor Job Description

ISA Instructors lead our short-term intensive English Immersion programs at elementary, junior and senior high schools across Japan.

Our programs focus on English communication and building students' confidence speaking in front of others, through producing presentations, skits & speeches, and exposing them to other cultures and ways of thinking. Our goal is to challenge, inspire, and educate students in Japan and help them to develop their global competency.

ISA is looking for instructors who:

  • have experience teaching Japanese students in English in a classroom setting at schools or universities

  • know how to lead student-focused, engaging and active lessons

  • are friendly, approachable and know how to create a fun & comfortable classroom atmosphere

  • possess great classroom management skills

  • are interested in sharing their culture and promoting diversity and cross-cultural understanding with young Japanese students

Working Conditions

  • ISA's English Immersion programs vary from 1-5 days in length, and are on average 5-6 hours of lessons per day

  • Instructors registered with ISA are offered programs based on their own schedule/availability.
    This offers flexibility in providing the days which you would like to take on programs with us that match your own schedule

  • Our peak seasons are spring, summer and winter, coinciding with school holidays

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Cost of transportation & accommodation (when necessary) covered by ISA

  • Opportunities for hourly pay increases & extra responsibilities (with remuneration) for instructors who work with ISA for 2+ years

Application Requirements

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience.*

i.e., experience must be in positions that involve both preparation for classes & classroom management.

  • One year must be in Japan.

*Examples of classroom teaching are

  • Teaching groups of students at ES/JHS/HS or university level (Main teacher/T1)

  • ALT work at ES/JHS/HS level (T2)

  • Lecturing at university level

Not accepted:

  • Private tutoring

  • English cafe/free talk style classes

  • Any other non-classroom teaching

Education

  • Must have graduated from university with at least a bachelor's degree

Teaching content

Teaching content must be either:

  • English as a subject

  • Teaching conducted 100% in English (other subjects such as science, tourism etc.).

  • May require follow up to show proof of position/institution

VISA

  • Must hold valid visa

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ISA might ask you to apply for work permit depending on your visa status.
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Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

 ISA Group Leader Position

ISA group leader position

Group Leader (International Student) Job Description

Group Leaders at ISA are an integral part of our Global Studies Programs, which are held at elementary, junior and senior high schools and universities across Japan.

The goal of ISA’s Global Studies Programs is to build students’ confidence, independence and broaden their horizons while developing their global competency.

Throughout each program, students explore various themes such as identity, entrepreneurship and leadership. Students learn about diversity, cultural differences and new perspectives from interacting directly with their Group Leaders in English.

ISA is looking for Group Leaders who:

  • can work effectively as part of a team of Group Leaders, lead by a Facilitator at each program

  • are friendly, approachable and open-minded, and generate a comfortable space for Japanese students to open up and share their ideas and opinions

  • can act as a role model and source of inspiration for young Japanese students, through sharing experiences and goals and setting a good example through their actions

  • have a good command of spoken and written English

  • are always punctual

Working Conditions

  • ISA's Global Studies Programs vary from 1-5 days in length, and are on average 5-6 hours of lessons per day

  • Group Leaders registered with ISA are offered programs based on their own schedule/availability. This offers flexibility in providing the days which you would like to take on programs with us that match your own schedule

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Cost of transportation & accommodation (when necessary) covered by ISA

  • Opportunities to apply to be a Global Studies Program facilitator for Group Leaders who work with ISA for 2+ years

Application Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in college/university or graduate school in Japan

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Students who are enrolled in language schools or vocational schools cannot be accepted.

  • Must reside in Japan

  • International student or dual nationality holder

  • Needs to hold work permit (Stamp on back of residence card which allows you to work while studying)

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Students need to hold work permit before they apply for the above position. You will be requested to submit proof of your work permit upon application.
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Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

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