So. Job applications.

Applying locally seems to be a bust so far, though I admit I haven't put all my heart into it.

Currently applying for teaching jobs in Japan. Saw someone else's blog in a similar vein, and am thinking of setting up a separate blog. Probably won't happen, but gives me an excuse to revamp this one.

Anywho.


In Progress Applications

1. JET Programme: REJECTED
2. MIL- The Language Center: Sent application materials and WAITING FOR RESPONSE.
   1. Eikaiwa, large, several branches
   2. Northern Chiba
3. James English School: Composing essay from application materials.
   1. Branches spread out over Northern Honshu (main branch in Tohoku)
   2. Eikaiwa, large, several small branches.
4. Word Up Language Center: Finishing cover letter.
   1. Matsuyama, Ehime
   2. Teaches several languages besides English, all ages
   3. 250,000/mo
   4. 5 days/wk, 25 teaching hours/wk
   5. paid training, vacation not mentioned
   6. partially furnished apartment w/in walking distance, 55,000/mo
5. Hosaka English Academy: Finishing cover letter.
   
   1. Numazu city, Shizuoka.
   2. Small, older, family run. all ages, mainly children
   3. 3000 yen/hr, minimum 200,000 yen/mo to 280,000
   4. 18-25 hrs/wk (teaching, I assume); not required to stay in-house during split schedules
   5. Vacation: 2wks [each] spring, summer, winter.
   6. Apartment arranged, furnished, 57,300/mo
6. Suwa English Academy: Finishing cover letter.
   
   1. Junior high ALT position.
   2. Suwa, Nagano prefecture
   3. 260,000/mo
   4. basic furnished apartment is provided.
7. Merry England: Composing cover letter and answering questions from website.
   
   1. Matsusaka, Mie.
   2. Conversation/cafe environment -- part shop, part school
   3. 250,000/mo
   4. 40 hrs/wk, 5 days/wk, 20-30 teaching hours
   5. Paid holidays (unspecified)
   6. Fully furnished apartment, 40,000-50,000/mo; company car use free
8. Fukui International School: Composing cover letter.
   
   1. Kindergarten teaching position (3-6 yrs old)
   2. Fukui City, Fukui
   3. 250,000/mo
   4. Full time, M-F
   5. Nat. holidays, 2wks/winter, 2wks spring, 3wks/summer

Other Potential Schools

1. Hello School
   
   1. Kochi City, Shikoku
   2.  
2. Hatano English House
   
   1. Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
   2. all ages,
   3. 250,000/mo
   4. full-time, 40hrs/wk, 25 teachinghrs/wk, 2-10pm
   5. Vacation week each spring, summer, winter.
   6. Apartment 40,000/mo, employer pays half
3. International Yamanote Kindergarten
   
   1. Kindergarten (3-6 yo)
   2. Sapporo, Hokkaido
   3. 300,000/mo
   4. full-time, m-f, 8-5 plus events
   5. Public hols plus 3 wks summer, 3 wks winter, 1 wk spring
   6. furnished apt, 50,-60,000/mo
4. Frank English School
   
   1. Eikaiwa, afternoon-evening hours, all ages (primarily elementary and younger)
   2. Oyama city, Tochigi.
   3. 250,000/mo
   4. 40hr/wk, 23-28 teaching hours/wk
   5. Vacations: short in spring and autumn, 2wks summer, 1wk winter
   6. Private apt, near school, 45,000/mo; bicycle provided free

As I prefer /not/ to drive, I'm trying to stick to ads that don't require an international drivers license.