Best Japanese Teacher Supplies?
Hi all! I am a middle school teacher living in the US. My family is traveling to Japan…
Permit to Engage Activity Other than Permitted but no Salary Raise
Someone balance me here. I'm an ALT on an instructor visa. I recently covered someone's Eikaiwa lesson and…
How many preps do you have in private schools?
Riffing on another post about a 30-hour lesson schedule, how many preps do you have at private high…
What are some of your experiences with power harassment?
What are some of your experiences with power harassment? by Mysterious_Onion8788
Is it possible to get an MA without a BA?
I know someone who has been in Japan for 33 years. She came over when she was 19,…
How normal is teaching over 30 lessons a week. What should I do?
A few months ago started working for a major Eikaiwa. I was thrown into the wolves pretty quickly…
Daycare burnout, looking for how to get out of the job and into a role more balanced
I’ve been at an English-only daycare for just about 11 months. I’m exhausted every day by the end…
Occupational Hazard: hearing loss?
Does anyone have experience with how the Japanese teaching industry deals with this? I am in a JHS.…
Kinder Kids or Kids UP
There's already some past information on these two upon researching, but wanted more fresh perspective and feedback. How…
Searching for Private Schools
I do well at my job, I take it seriously, and I hope to get the sponsored license…
ALTs directly hired by PREFECTURAL BOE: How are your responsibilities?
I usually here stories from direct hires of Municipal BOEs (elementary and JHS) or of private schools. I'm…
My students aren’t interested in America
My students aren't interested in America or American culture, when I ask them if they want to visit…