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Jul 3, 2018

My Part-Time English Teaching Job

I currently work at a small English cram school in Aichi prefecture. It is my first time teaching English in Japan. Before I started working here I had no idea what it would be like. I have heard the horror stories of working at big companies and not going to lie, I was worried. For the people like me who have never taught English before in Japan, or at least not at a small English school, I wanted to share my experience. 


My Part-Time English Teaching Job photo


Currently at my school there are 3 branches and 5 native English teachers, two of which are part-timers (one of which is me). The main branch is in the bottom of the owner's house if that gives you an idea of the size.


A typical day for me starts at 4:15pm and ends at 9pm. I teach a variety of age ranges in all in one day. I take 15 minutes to grab my textbooks, make copies, etc. My first lesson starts off with a private lesson with an 8 year old (she is one of my favorites). Her lesson lasts for a half an hour. Then I move on to a private adult lesson that lasts for 40 minutes. Her level is quite advanced so her lesson is centered around the movie scripts. My lesson after this is yet another private lesson, but this time with a high schooler. It is also 40 minutes. My last lesson is a group of three high schoolers for an hour.


I have breaks thrown in between the lessons during which I can do whatever I please since I am paid per lesson. I often use this time to prep for my next day, study Japanese, or eat a snack (my snack of choice is often chocolate covered almonds, haha).


My favorite part about my English school is that because my bosses house is right upstairs she often feeds me! Yesterday she made me some Chinese noodles, which I might add were delicious! 


I have read that some people have to focus on selling lessons to their students, but I don't have to deal with anything like that. I don't talk about amount of lessons or money at all with my students. My boss takes care of it all, which is great. 


For a day like this I get paid 8000 yen. Since I am not full time I am paid per lesson, rather than being salaried. I am still a university student right now so it is perfect for me.


I hope this gives anyone that was wondering what it is like working for a smaller English school, rather than a large company!


ReishiiTravels

ReishiiTravels

Teacher, Traveler, Dancer -
Currently living in Gifu -
I love Japan, dance, cats, food, and fashion!


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