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Friends Club EFL Teacher
Friends Club is an after school English program for elementary school students who are graduates of the kindergarten. The children attend classes three times a week at MeySen to continue their English education. At Friends Club, the children study English but there is also play time, pony riding, Bible stories, parties, field trips, camps, and many other activities.
- Overall Qualifications and Experience Required
- ・Native English speaker
・At least a two year degree from an accredited college or university
・Previous experience working with children
・Honest, hard working, flexible and dedicated individual who has a warm and energetic personality.
- Daily Job Description
- ・Teach grades between first and sixth
・Prepare teaching materials and lesson plans
・Teach two 50-minute classes, Monday through Saturday
・Prepare and clean up for special events and activities
・Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 7:00PM
・Saturdays from 8:00AM to 6PM
・Sunday is a day off with the exception of 8-10 Sundays during the year. These days are considered
holiday work and compensated with a day off or extra pay.
・During Christmas parties and summer camps the schedule is changed to accommodate all the events.
During these times, a work and staffing schedule will be given to you ahead of time so you can plan
accordingly. These types of activities also require extra meetings and preparation.
- Annual Salary
- Annual Salary starting at 2,760,000 yen
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Mounthly Break-down:
180,000 yen + 50,000 yen (housing subsidy) = 230,000 yen per mounth.
Amount will be determined after consideration of applicant’s qualifications and experience. A bonus, based on job performance, will be given at the end of the contracted year. Health insurance with 70% coverage is optional, and MeySen will pay half of the salary based premiums.
- Benefits
- ・End of the year performance based bonus
・Fully furnished apartment
・One economy class round trip plane ticket per year
・Health insurance with 70% coverage is optional, and MeySen will pay half of the salary based premiums
・Three vacations are available throughout the year in addition to various national holidays. The following is
a typical vacation scenario:
Summer: Usually around 12 days in mid August
Winter: Usually around 12 days over New Years beginning after Christmas
Spring: Usually around 7 days in the end of March
・Training is provided from mid-February to April 1st
・Paid Time Off (PTO)
Year One 5 days
Year Two 6 days
Year Three 7 days
Year Four 8 days
Year Five ~ 10 days
Note: A Friends Club teacher can also work with the Toddler or Computer programs. Please see those job descriptions for more information.
- Applications and Instructions for Submission
- A downloadable application and instructions for applying for these positions, as well as supplemental information, can be found in the Submissions section below.
The period of acceptance for submissions will be from August 1st through October 1st. Extension of that period will be posted on this site.
- PDF:
- FRIENDS CLUB PROGRAM (Example Daily Schedule)
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Teacher’s Calendar of Events & Programs (Example)
Positions that can coincide with the Friends Club position:
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