Teach English - Tokyo, Japan | ESL TEFL Job

==WE ARE NOW RECRUITING INSTRUCTORS FOR SPRING 2009 TERM

==WESTGATE CORPORATION EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 380 ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS PER YEAR!

===We are pleased to announce that our survey in the past 3 years shows more than 70% of our instructors wish to renew the contract with us, and we actually have many returning instructors!=

WESTGATE is now looking for highly motivated EFL/ESL instructors to teach conversational English to Japanese university students at universities for approx. 3 months (UNIVERSITY PROGRAM). Please note that we are always looking for as many BACK-UP INSTRUCTORS as possible. For those ‘waiting list’ candidates, we will extend a formal offer of employment whenever there is a need for an instructor before and/or during the term. If you are able to join us on one or two weeks’ notice and are interested in being on the list, please mention it on your online application form (in the ‘Comment’ box).

IN ORDER TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.westgate.co.jp/, WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS, POSITIONS, AND CONDITIONS. PLEASE FILL OUT AND SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

***** UNIVERSITY PROGRAM (FULL-TIME)*****

1) PROGRAM INFORMATION; Westgate University Program is looking for individuals who are highly motivated to teach at a Japanese university. Those who are interested in a rewarding overseas experience and enhancing their teaching skills can apply for this unique opportunity.

2) QUALIFICATIONS;
- Native speaker of English with a passport from one of the following English-speaking countries; USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, or New Zealand
- Bachelor’s or higher degree and one of the following:
a) actual classroom teaching experience along with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications
b) 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates or credentials/qualifications
* No Japanese language ability is required.

3) CONTRACT PERIOD;
- SPRING TERM — March / April / May to July / August (approx. 3 to 4
months)
- FALL TERM — September to December / January / February (approx. 3 to
5 months)

4) LOCATION; Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Fukushima, and Aichi

5) COMPENSATION;
- 260,000 yen per month for those who have less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications
- 275,000 yen per month or more for those who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience along with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications and 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates or credentials/qualifications

6) OTHER;
- HOUSING is provided. We will arrange a fully-furnished single apartment with a rental fee of 81,000 yen per month (Utilities and maintenance fees included). You have the choice of arranging your own accommodation as well. However, please note that Westgate cannot assist you in finding your own accommodation.
- FLIGHT REIMBURSEMENT is offered up to 1000 USD for those coming from overseas for Westgate.
- WORKING VISA SPONSORSHIP is offered.
- Contract is RENEWABLE.

***** E-LEARNING PROGRAM (PART-TIME or FULL-TIME)*****

1) PROGRAM INFORMATION; Westgate E-Learning Program is looking for individuals who are keen to tutor Japanese university students online. No Japanese language ability is required. (Note: Our website does not include information on the E-learning program. For details, please contact us at westgate_hr@westgate.co.jp )

2) QUALIFICATIONS;
- Must reside in Japan at your own accommodation equipped with a land phone line, a phone, Internet access, and a computer (Windows 2000 or newer)
- Must have basic computer skills and be able to work at night at home.
- Bachelor’s or higher degree
** Master’s degree holders with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications: actual EFL/ESL classroom/online teaching experience
** Master’s degree holders without EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications: 1000+ hours of actual classroom/online teaching experience
** Bachelor’s degree holders: 500+ hours of actual classroom/online teaching experience along with EFL/ESL teaching certificate and/or elementary/primary/secondary teaching credentials/qualifications

3) CONTRACT PERIOD; September -January

4) COMPENSATION; 1,000 yen for 30 min time slot per 1 assignment
* Speaking assignment: conduct a 10-min. assignment on the telephone + write a report in 20 min.
* Writing assignment: evaluate a submitted assignment and write a report in 30 min.
* Time to update learner lists is included in the 30-min. time slot
* Example of payment:
- Assigned to 30 students (30 slots): 15 working hours per week (30 min. x 30 ss), Payment 120,000 yen/4 weeks
- Assigned to 40 students (40 slots): 20 working hours per week (30 min. x 40 ss), Payment 160,000 yen/4 weeks
- Assigned to 50 students (50 slots): 25 working hours per week (30 min. x 50 ss), Payment 200,000 yen/4 weeks
- Assigned to 60 students (60 slots): 30 working hours per week (30 min. x 60 ss), Payment 240,000 yen/4 weeks

5) OTHER;
- WORKING VISA SPONSORSHIP is offered if needed.
- Contract is RENEWABLE.

***** CONTACT*****

Human Resources Department
EMAIL: westgate_recruiter@westgate.co.jp
TEL: +81-50-3085-8666
FAX: +81-3-3836-1450
* Please note that we may not be able to quickly respond to any inquires through this site. Thank you for your interests in our programs and for your understanding.
* Recently, we have been receiving many sales-related inquiries. Please note that we are unable to respond to such inquiries unless we are interested in. Thank you for your understanding.

***** WESTGATE CORPORATION HISTORY*****

Westgate Corporation was founded in 1983 to provide English language instruction programs for corporations, residents, and public schools of Gotemba, Shizuoka, Japan. Westgate has since provided English language training for more than thirty major Japanese and international corporations. Westgate continually provides corporate language training and other programs to the residents at Westgate Academy located in Gotemba, at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The Westgate Academy Program is divided into five main English language educational areas: 1) Young Learners English classes, 2) Adult English Conversational classes, 3 Business English classes, 4) Homestay programs (in which students live in and study at the Westgate Academy building, and 5) ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) programs at public schools in various local school districts. Special intensive programs were developed to improve the workplace-specific language competence of new corporate personnel. Based on this experience and the needs analyses conducted therein, the Extracurricular International Career English Program was then developed to bridge the gap between the entry-level communicative ability of newly graduated college students and the workplace language competency desired by employers.

The Westgate Extracurricular International Career English Program is currently offered at more than fifty technical universities, liberal arts universities, and junior colleges primarily in the Kanto region of Japan. Additionally, Westgate provides English-language programs to establishments affiliated with universities, where the Westgate English Program is offered. Westgate expects to continue increasing the number of accredited programs. In 2004, Westgate launched an E-learning program for university and corporate students who want to study English via the Internet. The course contents and curriculum have been developed so that students can enhance their English proficiency using media and resources such as Internet, email, and telephone. Students also have a personal tutor for one-on-one educational support. In addition to increasing learning opportunities for students, the ultimate goal of Westgate is to blend classroom teaching with E-learning to make English-language education the most efficient and convenient for each of our students. This “Blended-e” program is the next generation in language learning. The Westgate curriculum has been designed so that, level by level, students gradually obtain more experience with the language functions, lexis and structures they will need for oral communication in the workplace.

At the same time, Westgate students obtain experience using English to talk about topics and situations of current interest such as traveling, friends, and other daily activities. The Westgate teaching methods are consistent with widely used approaches in the field of teaching conversational English as a Foreign Language. Instructors use communication-based lessons and a variety of methodologies in a comfortable, learner-centered classroom environment to give students ample practice in developing and develop their confidence in using the English language. The curriculum has been designed so that students are gradually given more practice in the language functions, vocabulary, and structures they will need for oral communication in the workplace. At the lower levels, students practice general conversation skills along with the vocabulary needed for their high-frequency workplace tasks. Research continues on the short-term and long-term needs of students in various fields and disciplines.

Email: westgate_recruiter@westgate.co.jp / westgate_recruiter @ westgate.co.jp