Arbor English School is looking for full-time children’s English language teachers.

Arbor English School was established in1975 in Kashima city and is now one of the departments of NPO New Life Kashima 21. This organization has 5 departments.
For further details. Please refer to the site of NPO New Life Kashima 21:
URL: http://npo-nk21.org

Arbor English School specializes in English education mainly for children aged from 3 to 18 years old.

Location of the school (Close to Tokyo and Narita International Airport)
Kashimacity is located approximately 100km north east of Tokyo. It is only 30 minutes by car from Narita International Airport. and the city has a population of approx. 65,000
Highway bus services are available every 15 minutes between Kashima city and Tokyo from early in the morning until late in in the evening. Only 1 and a half hours and comfortable bus trip.
The features of Kashima city
Many sports facilities are available, such as gyms, tennis courts, soccer stadium (one of the 10 World Soccer 2002 stadiums used in Japan). Kashima city has one of the strongest professional soccer teams, called Kashima Antlers)
Kashima city faces the Pacific Ocean and is favored with a desirable beach, which is popular among surfers.

Kashima city was established about 1500 years ago, making it one of the oldest cities in Japan. It is abundant with historical buildings and sites representing Japanese culture and traditional events. Kashima Jingu is one of the emperors’ shrines and draws in many sightseeing visitors.

In Kashima city you can enjoy an inexpensive cost of living, and rich natural environments.

For further details about Kashima city, please refer to the official site of Kashima city:
URL: http://city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/english/index.html

We offer a high quality of English education in small classes that makes it possible to provide maximum interaction time between the students and the NATIVE English teacher (PLS system ® is used exclusively)

On behalf of Kashima city (the board of education), We have been assigned to teach communicative English at 12 public elementary schools. This year we have started with 3 model schools. We need at least 5 more native English teachers to cover the rest of the schools over a two-year period, starting from 2007. A high quality of English Education is provided in each class, ranging from 15-40 students using the PLS Recipe system ® exclusively)

PLS system ® and PLS Recipe system ® is one of the best teaching methods developed to teach communicative English,especially to Japanese children aged 5 to 13 years old. It was created by Ray and Masumi Ormandy over 35 years ago. It is continually being developed and improved.
PLS stands for Pacific Language School. Ray is president and Masumi is vice president.
At present, more than 10,000 children are learning communicative English under the PLS method® (at private English schools and/or kindergartens )and the PLS Recipe method® at public schools.
PLS URL: http://www.pls-pec.co.jp (The site is currently only available in Japanese.)

Prior teaching in the class, Native teachers are required to attend our training programs based on the specialized curricula under the PLS system ® and the PLS Recipe Method ®. All of the necessary materials and aids for teaching are provided.
Our Japanese staff, who are also proficient in English, are ready to support the Native staff at all times. For example, in such situations as communicating with the parents of students, as well as the HRTs (homeroom teachers at school).

Japanese lessons are available from a Japanese teacher at our school, as well as the International Association for Foreigners.
Assistance is also provided for teachers who take an interest in familiarizing themselves with Japanese culture, traditional events and customs. These occasions will help teachers make friends with Japanese people.

Terms of Employment	March/April,2008 - March/April,2009 (At least 2 years are preferable, renewable at the end of each the year)
Requirement	Same as those of JOB position B(with elementary school)
Terms& Conditions
Monthly Payment	JP\280,000(minimum starting salary､but for experienced teachers and for those who have TESL, more salary than JP\280,000 will be paid.) - For further details, you refer to the main contract(A) and the sub contract(B),which will be provided upon request
Probation period	Minimum one month
Working Hours	40 hours including a maximum of 23 teaching hours -From 11:00am to 7 pm (Subject to changes, when native teachers are requested to teach at junior high schools and/or private companies)
Holidays	2 days off a week (Saturday/Sunday) National holidays (15days in a year)
Bonus	JP\100,000 (When 2 years work is completed)
Sick leave	3 days annually
Vacation	2 week summer vacation (dates fixed) 2 week Christmas vacation (dates fixed)
Housing	Semi-furnished apartment with a fridge and a washing machine and TV. The school will pay the deposit and key money. All native teachers pay monthly rent( approx.\35,000 -\40,000)
Transportation	Company cars are available for commuting and private use

Type of work:
Teach English at public elementary schools in Kashima city(total 12 elementary schools). (Basically One NATIVE teacher is for one elementary school, subject to the number of classes of each school)
NLT teaches English to the kids( 1^st grader to 6^th graders availing of the established PLS recipe method(R) with the support and cooperation of HRT(homeroom teachers) and Japanese coordinators, who have good command of English,assist the NLT to ensure the class is organized well and functionally.

Reporting and meeting	NLT is requested to make the report of each lesson(fill the forms) and to attend the regular meetings.
Terms of Employment	From March (April), 2008 to March (April), 2009 (Preferably at least 2 years, renewable at the end of each year)
Requirements	Candidates should be a native English speaker who loves working with children. BA (or equivalent) from a university or a college Conversational Japanese speaking ability Possess International driver’s license 2-3 years teaching experience in Japan Commitment to a 2 year renewable contract Good health,with flexible and cheerful personality
Terms & Conditions
Salary	JP\280,000 (starting) (for experienced teachers and//or those who have TESL license, more salary is paid. The details are given in the contract (A) & (B), which will be provided to the candidates upon request.)
Probation period	Minimum 1 month
Working hours	8:15 -17:00(Monday - Friday), teach 4 classes of 45 minutes(20 lessons/week) and record keeping, lesson planning based on the PLS Recipe system®.
Holidays	Two days off a week (Saturday and Sunday) National holidays (15 days in a year)
Bonus	JP\100,000 when 2 years work is completed
Sick leave	3 days
Vacation	2 week summer vacation (dates fixed) 2 week Christmas vacation (dates fixed)
Housing & Transportation	same as the ones of JOB A

For further details, please contact us by e-mail with CV

E-mail address	english@npo-nk21.org
TEL	+81-299-82-0793 (attention: Mgr. Eriko Abe
FAX	+81-299-82-0794
The corporate name	NPO New Life Kashima 21 Arbor English School
Address	1178-11, Hirai, Kashima-shi, Ibaraki-ken
Zip code	314-0012