Teaching English as a Second Language

Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Must apply before deadline of late November (check Web site)
• Application available on website
• Apply to be an ALT, CIR, or SEA
• Cannot apply if lived in Japan for more than 3 years total in the past 8 years
• Contract is one year, but also renewable
• JET Programme Web site

ELCA

• Length of contract is 33 months including 7 months intensive language study
• Must apply before late March (check Web site)
• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Opportunity for leadership positions within Lutheran churches
• Housing, medical coverage, etc. provided
• ELCA Web site

Earlham College

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Two semesters of college-level Japanese preferred
• Compensation equal to those of Japanese educated teachers
• Housing, stipends, etc. provided
• No formal deadline; should apply between September and January
• Earlham College Program Web site

Amity Foundation

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Apply to teach in China
• Two year initial commitment with possible one year renewals
• Travel, insurance, medical coverage, modest housing, etc. provided
• Actual in-class experience for 12-16 hours a week
• Amity Foundation Web site

Fulbright

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Apply for teaching positions in Korea
• Program lasts for 13 months, starting in July
• Homestay is required as part of the program
• Small stipend is included for other varying expenses
• Fulbright Web site

Appalachians Abroad

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Application deadline for August start is usually in late March (Check Web site)
• Accommodations, salary, one or two months paid vacation provided
• Commitment of one year
• Free medical care
• In-class instruction for 14-18 hours per week in conversational English
• Appalachians Abroad Web site

GEOS

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Apply within 2-4 months of desired placement date
• Options not limited to Teacher Trainer, Publishing Staff, Public Relations officer, etc.
• Housing provided, but must pay own rent
• Contracts are on one-year renewable basis
• GEOS Web site

Colorado China Council

• Any bachelor’s degree accepted
• Apply for teaching positions in China
• Must apply by early March for fall placement (Check web site)
• Contracts last for one year
• Required fees in order to participate in program
• Colorado China Council Web site

Questions

Why should I teach abroad?

Alumni that I have contacted stressed to me the importance of a grasp of the language of the country which you desire to work in as well as the pure experience of being immersed in the culture. Many other opportunities come from simply being in that country, rather that trying to apply for jobs from the United States.

What about “societies”?

Japan-America societies can often be the most valuable sources for finding internship and career opportunities:
Japan America Society of Northeast Ohio
Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati
Japan America Society of Central Ohio
Other listings

How can I contact alumni for advice?

This best way to go about contacting alumni is by registering in the Career Center for ecampusrecruiter.com. Through this service you will be able to contact alumni on our Tiger Career Advisors Network (TCAN). While they will not find you a job, they can certainly offer great information on a field in which you are interested.

Are there any websites that list job postings for Japan, China or Korea?

Not only are there websites, but there are also job fairs hosted around the country with the sole purpose of recruiting potential employees that have excellent language skills:
Careerforum.net
Gajinpot.com
The Escape Artist Difference
Korea Joblink