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Pursuing a career as an English teacher is one of the fastest ways to live and work in Japan—provided you meet the requirements. However, the drawbacks to this convenience are the industry’s competitiveness and relatively low pay. According to insights from Japanese job boards and our own GaijinPot Jobs, the average English teacher salary in Japan is approximately ¥280,000 per month, totaling around ¥3.38 million annually (roughly $21,763). Let’s look at the recent trends and compare English teacher salaries in Japan. Average Starting English Teacher SalariesNot all English teachers are the sa...
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So, you’ve just finished training and it’s time for your first few days at school. The new school nerves are probably on your mind, as well as a few questions about what it will be like. Whether you’re out to teach elementary school or high school students, here’s what to expect as a new English teacher in Japan. From your new school to getting along with your colleagues, let’s look at the main things you’ll be getting to grips with in your first week. Your new schoolOf course, the most important thing is your new school itself. Japan’s school system is similar to America’s, with elementary sc...
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Considering a teaching job in Japan or are having some problems in the classroom? It can be hard to keep a cool head when you have a student who just won’t behave. You may be thinking, “Positive discipline? There’s no such thing.” But believe us, it is a tried and tested way of managing rowdy students, and can make your classroom life a lot smoother. Starting with Alfred Adler in the 1920s and popularized by Jane Nelson in the 80s, positive discipline guides children in making the correct choices through connection, patience and mutual respect. Of course, this is easier said than done. Especia...
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We are slowly approaching (we hope) the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan plans to roll out the Pfizer Inc. vaccine for frontline workers and the elderly in March and the general public in May. Unfortunately, this comes far too late for this year’s graduating students. Across Japan, graduation ceremonies for students in elementary, junior high and senior high schools will take place in the second week of March. We can likely expect heavily curtailed, socially distant ceremonies—a far cry from the fanfare and celebration teachers are used to and which our students have come t...
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In Japan, eikaiwa, or English conversation schools, are different from regular schools. Teaching here is not the same as being an ALT (assistant language teacher) at a public school or a university. The students are often taught individually, and they can review your lessons or even request to have (or not have) you as their teacher. I’ve been teaching at eikaiwa for a few years now. From practical experience and valuable advice from veterans, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. Eikaiwa is a business. Student satisfaction can be more important than education, and you’ll encounter many di...
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