Japanese Hospital in Fukuoka, Japan requires a technical English
teacher for their English classes, which are aimed at preparing Nursing staff
and students for continued studies in English. This is a one-year (renewable)
contract. The terms of agreement include:
Qualifications:
- TESL/TEAL Diploma or Certificate from a recognized institution
- Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- Bachelor,s degree in English or a related discipline, Master's degree preferred
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preference will be given to applicants with skills in one or more of the following:
- Professional work experience in Nursing/Health Sciences or a related field
- Technical or business writing
- Language assessment
- Development of teaching materials.
- Cross-cultural communication skills/overseas teaching experience
Working Conditions:
- Hours per week: 40 (11:00 am to 7:00 pm subject to change)
- Teaching Hours: 24 hours per week
- Days of Work: 5 days weekly (Monday to Friday)
- Holidays: 30 days (must be taken within the one year contract to receive
vacation pay.
- There is a potential for additional teaching hours on a part-time basis
for additional salary.
Benefits:
- Accommodation will be arranged by the hospital who will cover 50% of the
rental costs to a maximum of 30,000 Yen monthly. Accommodation will include
a fridge, television, gas ring, heater, washing machine, futon bed and lamps.
- Telephone installation will be arranged and paid for by the hospital however
the incumbent is responsible for monthly/usage fees.
- The incumbent will join the National Health Insurance scheme that covers
70% of medical costs. The hospital will cover all health insurance premiums
and pay 20% of medical costs. The incumbent will be responsible for 10% of
their medical costs.
- Return economy class travel will be provided by the hospital.
- The hospital will assist the incumbent with securing a Working Visa for
Japan.
For more information contact:
Donna Hooker, BCIT International
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC
CANADA V5G 3H2
donna_hooker@bcit.ca
fax 604-430-9042