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Flexible, Dedicated and Love to Laugh? by: Melony Ward
Hello, Caitlyn.
As the previous poster said, if you adore young children and are prepared to work hard when you are at work, but want to get out farther afield when you are not, then I would love to talk with you! We have an English conversation school as well as a bilingual kindergarten facility. As a kindergarten teacher, a typical work day entails interacting with children from 3-6 years of age in the following ways: playing together in English in a typical preschool setting, with toys in learning centers, according to what the kids want to do; singing, dancing, talking and playing games together during our "circle time"; cooking lunch together in our custom teaching kitchen; playing outside, catching bugs, working in the vegetable garden, digging in the sandbox, taking walks through the orchards, etc. In the afternoons, we teach afterschool conversation classes for elementary ages students. We have a lot of fun together, but we do all work very hard! At work, we exist for our students. We don't have much of a profit margin, and what profits are made are set aside for re-investment in the school's facilities and employees. The school has been in operation for 20 years, and I've been here since 2000. My husband works with the school as well. We have 2 children and have settled here permanently. Yamanashi is a really nice place to live, there are lots of beautiful mountains, places to hike, camp, etc., and opportunities for volunteer work in the community. If you are looking for a place to call "home" for a year or two, let me know.
Melony Ward melonyward@englishplus.co.jp
Bambi Bilingual Kindergarten
English Plus
Yamanashi, Japan
Jun 28, 2010 Rating
It's extremely rewarding but not that easy by: Maryanne Kumada
Hi!
First of all, a love of children, a willingness to succeed, with good pronunciation are important.
I like be honest up front, we are looking for a hard working person! Our school is extremely challenging at times, students are demanding, and pressure to succeed is great.
Also, as an employer, I am not a brilliant person, but what I do know is, my students are my life. All I really care about is their success.
Saying all this, I'd like to ask you a question, if I may... Taking all into consideration do you think you want to work for a school to help improve the education and lives of the students. This means working for them. Your life may revolve around them. The students are the reason we started our school and we will do all we can to for-fill their dream of becoming English speakers.
Still interested, then I'd love to hear from you. Thank you.
