I am thinking about moving to Japan to teach high school chemistry/biology after I finish my bachelor's. I think teaching will be a chill job and way less stressful compared to working for a black company. I know it's going to be a far reach because my Japanese is still around N3 but I plan to take language school for a year and grind before I move. I am from Canada if that helps. I would appreciate it if you guys answered a few questions.
- Is the pay good?
- Is it harder to find jobs outside of Tokyo?
- Should I get my teaching degree in Canada or Japan?
- Realistically, will I even get hired as a foreigner?
- Will I need to write a lot of kanji? (My writing is garbage but can I get away with prepared slides/typed notes to teach?)
- Is there a demand for teachers?
- Are there specific certifications or degrees that Japanese schools value for teaching science subjects?
- What are some cons of becoming a teacher?
If anyone has any experience working as a non-English teacher please share your experiences.
by brentonlop