
Short-Term Teachers - Japan
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The ELCA’s Japan 33-month (J3) program has been around for more than 60 years, as members of the ELCA and its predecessor churches have taught English classes in schools of the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church (JELC).


Japan > Multiple locations
Contract
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SalaryCompetitive salary
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
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DescriptionKumamoto
- Co-teach with Japanese teachers in various classes, with a focus on English conversation.
- Prepare lesson plans and teach classes full-time, up to 25 • 30 hours per week.
- Participate in school staff meetings and perform administrative duties associated with the curriculum.
- Plan and participate in chapel services at the school.
- Participate in other school activities, such as extracurricular student group activities.
- Participate in congregational ministries in assigned churches, with activities including Bible studies, musical leadership, preaching, youth ministry, etc.
- Provide leadership (shared) at the International English-language worship of Kumamoto Lutheran Church.
Tokyo
- Prepare lesson plans and teach classes at Hongo Student Center, up to 25 • 30 hours per week.
- Teach classes that are pre-arranged through the Hongo Student Center’s activity plan.
- Participate and help lead in English camps.
- Participate in staff meetings and perform administrative duties associated with the curriculum
- Participate in church activities in assigned church(es) as directed by the JELC, with activities including Bible studies, musical leadership, preaching, youth ministry, etc.
This ELCA global personnel position participates in mission interpretation and storytelling. This includes:
- Quarterly newsletters to sponsoring congregations and individuals.
- Virtual visits throughout the year with sponsoring congregations and individuals.
This is a Japan Thirty-Three Month (J3) teaching assignment. -
Benefits33-month (J3) program
Accommodation provided
Some Japanese language training is provided with the program -
RequirementsBachelor's degree minimum
Commitment to a clear mission engagement in the Lutheran tradition
Teaching credentials in English or TEFL level 5
Respect for the beliefs, values, and customs of church and culture where assigned
Openness to various expressions of Christian faith and respect for people of other faiths -
Date Posted3rd March 2023

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