Ahhhh this is the exact video I was looking for! I just started learning Japanese (1 month ago) and I'm starting school in the fall for a B.A. in ECED, my goal is to keep learning Japanese and once I graduate in 4 years, I will reward myself with a trip to Japan! I hope to get a working holiday visa and live/work with a host I found on Workaway that owns a Montessori day-care, and eventually relocate to Japan completely and work in preschools/daycares, or even as a babysitter/nanny. Do you have information about being a babysitter/nanny in Japan?
I’m glad it was helpful!!👏 that sounds like a great plan. It’ll be pretty easy to find a daycare/preschool or kindergarten job. I’m not sure about nannying or babysitting though. Babysitting is not too common in Japan. I’ve heard of someone being a full time nanny but they taught the student at their kindergarten for some time, did private lessons with them, and eventually the parents asked them to be their nanny.
Seisen International School in Tokyo has an English speaking Montessori where I taught. They want certified Montessori teachers or certified teachers in any subject. Contact them to ask what they will need in the future. It was a blast!
Thanks for the insight, it was really useful! 😃 Have some part-time going on at the moment I would prefer more. Do you have any recommendations or know anyone who is looking for an experienced teacher? You really have a soft voice which is I think a top thing because there are only a few ladies in this field recently and most of the japanese teachers in preschools have really soft voice to talk to the kiddos, so I think they prefer it. I still have to practice my 'big voice' for the KK classes😆 haven't lost my voice yet, but out of breath quite frequently with the singing and dancing and running around 🥵🤪
No problem!! I actually have to use a totally different voice when I’m teaching 😂 I lost my voice a lot in the beginning because I couldn’t project properly! Are you looking for something else now? I can suggest a couple places if you message me on insta! Got to be careful about sharing locations on here
Honestly all this content you create is so helpful for people who want to settle in Japan and is also highly entertaining!!!!!!!!YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE VIEWS ANDDD YOU ARE SO PRETTY....Keep up the great work😊😊👍👍❤
I'm currently an ALT, but I'd like to switch to working at an international school. I'm planning to get my teaching license in the US then come back and find a job at one so thanks for giving some insight on this!
Hi! Thank you for this video. You've been very helpful! 😊 I just accepted a job offer from a preschool in Nagoya. I've been here in Japan since 2020 as an Eikaiwa Teacher, and tbh, there's no career growth. I'm now anxious, because this will be my first time teaching kids for a whole day, and I'm scared I will be drained AF everyday, but it's a new challenge I'm willing to take. I also have no experience in classroom management or anything like that, and like you, I have no teaching license. What advice can you give about classroom management or managing stress levels and energy draining days in a preschool? Thanks so much! New subscriber here! 😊
Thank you for sharing! I am also a preschool teacher so I can totally relate! Just want to ask what is the average salary for a preschool teacher in Japan?
No problem glad it was helpful! From the job listings I’ve seen (and my own experience) the average is around ¥250,000 per month. With experience and qualifications though you could find something with a higher salary though!
It’s fun most of the time haha😂 it may be hard to get a working visa with a part time contract, but after you already have a working visa they’re quite easy to find! I would be careful about eikaiwa work though because you get paid per lesson so it ends up being less money than you’d expect to make. For example, my eikaiwa paid ¥2,500/hour which sounds awesome, but none of their lessons were actually an hour. Most were 40 mins so I’d only make ¥1,667 per lesson
Samara Harvey no problem! Even though I’m part-time at the preschool now I have a set monthly rate, so I don’t need to worry about lesson rates and that kind of stuff. Plus having consistent hours is nice too!
Does it matter which college in U.S you get your childhood ed. degree? Looking to move to Japan in the future and teach, so want to get degree here first. Thanks!
hi do you know if nurseries run by companies still follow the same holidays as kindergarten. summer and winter holiday breaks or do they only follow public holidays. thanks
@@franklinthewoman can you explain what a school which doesn't follow normal schools holidays etc looks like. Would like to know everything before considering it. Do they get any holidays other than public holidays? Do you enjoy it.
That’s something you would have to ask at the interview! When I had to work on national holidays, we got alternative days off. It was kind of nice because every place is always crowded on national holidays anyway.
I have a teaching degree and taught at an international school in Tokyo with a two year contract. They hire English speakers who are certified in any normal subject like 3rd grade, high school math, gymnastics, etc. just like in the public school system in the States.These are private schools that only teach in English and have students and teachers from every country. I had students from the many international embassy or Japanese students who wanted American type education. These schools take good care of teachers and find apartments, handle visas and pay for air fare. If you are a certified teacher you should go this route. Seisen International School in Tokyo or The American School or other international schools in Yokohama are needing you!
@@avalanning1390 Not certified in Japan. A degree in education in the States or your home country to become a certified teacher in your subject of choice so one can teach in the public or private school systems in your home country. Like your teachers at your school. International schools all over the world want those certified teachers to come teach in their country, not just Japan. It is a great way to see the world.
This is amazing I feel like there aren’t many youtubers that talk about the different types of English teaching jobs. Do you think it would be easier to apply to a company while in the states that handles your visa, apartment, and other things. Or do you think it is better to move to Japan first and then find a job after? Also I didn’t realize that teaching preschool was a thing until you mentioned it, it seems like a lot of work but also very rewarding with being able to bond with the kids. 🥺☺️❤️
Glad you appreciate it! I feel like preschool and international school jobs aren’t talked about as much! It is technically much easier if the company does your visa stuff from abroad but for smaller schools it’s not always possible. Depending what country you’re from you could come on a tourist visa and look for work but some companies won’t interview you unless you already have a visa. It’s risky but could end up working out! That’s what I did because initially I wanted to live in Tokyo
@@franklinthewoman ahhh okay I see thanks so much for the advice. I actually saw your other video and you said you’re from New Jersey, I’m from New Jersey too!!! And I may interview for a teaching job while I’m in the US so they can sort my visa then look for another job if I don’t like it after a year. ☺️
Ohh what!! I’m from south Jersey yeah. That sounds like a solid plan. You may not end up in the exact area you want but you may discover another place you never expected to like
@@franklinthewoman omg wow I’m from south Jersey too!! What a small world I’m so happy seeing someone from so close to home is living my dream, it gives me more motivation haha. And yes there is a chance I won’t be able to go where I originally hoped for but everything happens for a reason so I won’t complain too much 🙂
Sorry to bother!! Just wanted to ask: at pre schools/kindergartens you need an English bachelor's degree, right? And how do you apply for the job? You contact a company or you can contact the school directly? I'm really sorry to bother, I'm really interested in that type of job and wanted to know more about the whole process 😩😩
It’s not a bother at all! There are many prek and kinders that don’t require a bachelors specifically in English but to get a visa immigration requires that you have a bachelors in something. There are lots of schools like that posted on gaijin pot so I’ve used that website and also inquired directly to schools. One time I passed a school on the bus and asked if they were looking for teachers and they actually were! ☺️
Hi this is subhan and I'm from pakistan and i have 4 years of experience in English teaching in china and I'm looking for any application which helps me to find a job in japan and I'm really appreciate your service you're providing us thankyou very much ❤️
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Thanks hope it was helpful!! ✨
great video! thanks for sharing, what else with Nova?
Ahhhh this is the exact video I was looking for! I just started learning Japanese (1 month ago) and I'm starting school in the fall for a B.A. in ECED, my goal is to keep learning Japanese and once I graduate in 4 years, I will reward myself with a trip to Japan!
I hope to get a working holiday visa and live/work with a host I found on Workaway that owns a Montessori day-care, and eventually relocate to Japan completely and work in preschools/daycares, or even as a babysitter/nanny. Do you have information about being a babysitter/nanny in Japan?
I’m glad it was helpful!!👏 that sounds like a great plan. It’ll be pretty easy to find a daycare/preschool or kindergarten job. I’m not sure about nannying or babysitting though. Babysitting is not too common in Japan. I’ve heard of someone being a full time nanny but they taught the student at their kindergarten for some time, did private lessons with them, and eventually the parents asked them to be their nanny.
Seisen International School in Tokyo has an English speaking Montessori where I taught. They want certified Montessori teachers or certified teachers in any subject. Contact them to ask what they will need in the future. It was a blast!
This was really interesting and sweet :)
Thank youuuu 💖
Thanks for the insight, it was really useful! 😃 Have some part-time going on at the moment I would prefer more. Do you have any recommendations or know anyone who is looking for an experienced teacher? You really have a soft voice which is I think a top thing because there are only a few ladies in this field recently and most of the japanese teachers in preschools have really soft voice to talk to the kiddos, so I think they prefer it. I still have to practice my 'big voice' for the KK classes😆 haven't lost my voice yet, but out of breath quite frequently with the singing and dancing and running around 🥵🤪
No problem!! I actually have to use a totally different voice when I’m teaching 😂 I lost my voice a lot in the beginning because I couldn’t project properly! Are you looking for something else now? I can suggest a couple places if you message me on insta! Got to be careful about sharing locations on here
@@franklinthewoman got you!😉
Honestly all this content you create is so helpful for people who want to settle in Japan and is also highly entertaining!!!!!!!!YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE VIEWS ANDDD YOU ARE SO PRETTY....Keep up the great work😊😊👍👍❤
Ah thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 💖💖 getting views is so tough 😂 I’m at least having fun making videos tho!
@@franklinthewoman I am glad😊❤
I'm currently an ALT, but I'd like to switch to working at an international school. I'm planning to get my teaching license in the US then come back and find a job at one so thanks for giving some insight on this!
That’s awesome good luck with everything!!
Hi! Thank you for this video. You've been very helpful! 😊 I just accepted a job offer from a preschool in Nagoya. I've been here in Japan since 2020 as an Eikaiwa Teacher, and tbh, there's no career growth. I'm now anxious, because this will be my first time teaching kids for a whole day, and I'm scared I will be drained AF everyday, but it's a new challenge I'm willing to take. I also have no experience in classroom management or anything like that, and like you, I have no teaching license.
What advice can you give about classroom management or managing stress levels and energy draining days in a preschool? Thanks so much!
New subscriber here! 😊
Great. Thanks for sharing.
Any time!! 😊
I am a very loud and energetic person and even I kept on loosing my voice. But then again it was kids duo where i had like over 20 kids -.-
With over 20 kids I think anyone would! 😭 with kids too you use a higher pitch and that can mess you up haha
Thank you for sharing! I am also a preschool teacher so I can totally relate! Just want to ask what is the average salary for a preschool teacher in Japan?
No problem glad it was helpful! From the job listings I’ve seen (and my own experience) the average is around ¥250,000 per month. With experience and qualifications though you could find something with a higher salary though!
It sounds fun to be a preschool teacher :D How common are part time jobs in Japan?
It’s fun most of the time haha😂 it may be hard to get a working visa with a part time contract, but after you already have a working visa they’re quite easy to find! I would be careful about eikaiwa work though because you get paid per lesson so it ends up being less money than you’d expect to make. For example, my eikaiwa paid ¥2,500/hour which sounds awesome, but none of their lessons were actually an hour. Most were 40 mins so I’d only make ¥1,667 per lesson
@@franklinthewoman oh wow, thanks for the info!
Samara Harvey no problem! Even though I’m part-time at the preschool now I have a set monthly rate, so I don’t need to worry about lesson rates and that kind of stuff. Plus having consistent hours is nice too!
Good one video...keep it up.....
Can non natives teach in japan
Yes of course! Some schools ask for native speakers but there are also many schools that hire anyone who speaks English 🙌🏻
@@franklinthewoman interesting
@@franklinthewoman do they hire teachers who reside outside Japan or being in Japan is a must?
Both!! It’s definitely easier to find jobs once you already have a visa though. Getting sponsored can be annoying but you have to start somewhere
Like you may not have as many options for jobs that will sponsor your visa but you could work there for a while then find something better
Does it matter which college in U.S you get your childhood ed. degree? Looking to move to Japan in the future and teach, so want to get degree here first. Thanks!
Nope as long as it’s at least a bachelors!
hi do you know if nurseries run by companies still follow the same holidays as kindergarten. summer and winter holiday breaks or do they only follow public holidays. thanks
Hi!! It all depends on the school. I’ve worked in both situations.
@@franklinthewoman can you explain what a school which doesn't follow normal schools holidays etc looks like. Would like to know everything before considering it. Do they get any holidays other than public holidays? Do you enjoy it.
That’s something you would have to ask at the interview! When I had to work on national holidays, we got alternative days off. It was kind of nice because every place is always crowded on national holidays anyway.
@@franklinthewoman thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Appreciate it heaps. 🙂
No problem! I hope you find a great school!
I have a teaching degree and taught at an international school in Tokyo with a two year contract. They hire English speakers who are certified in any normal subject like 3rd grade, high school math, gymnastics, etc. just like in the public school system in the States.These are private schools that only teach in English and have students and teachers from every country. I had students from the many international embassy or Japanese students who wanted American type education. These schools take good care of teachers and find apartments, handle visas and pay for air fare. If you are a certified teacher you should go this route. Seisen International School in Tokyo or The American School or other international schools in Yokohama are needing you!
That’s great to know - thanks so much!!
Silly question, but what is a certified teacher in Japan? Just mean completed degree? Thanks!
@@avalanning1390 Not certified in Japan. A degree in education in the States or your home country to become a certified teacher in your subject of choice so one can teach in the public or private school systems in your home country. Like your teachers at your school. International schools all over the world want those certified teachers to come teach in their country, not just Japan. It is a great way to see the world.
This is amazing I feel like there aren’t many youtubers that talk about the different types of English teaching jobs. Do you think it would be easier to apply to a company while in the states that handles your visa, apartment, and other things. Or do you think it is better to move to Japan first and then find a job after? Also I didn’t realize that teaching preschool was a thing until you mentioned it, it seems like a lot of work but also very rewarding with being able to bond with the kids. 🥺☺️❤️
Glad you appreciate it! I feel like preschool and international school jobs aren’t talked about as much! It is technically much easier if the company does your visa stuff from abroad but for smaller schools it’s not always possible. Depending what country you’re from you could come on a tourist visa and look for work but some companies won’t interview you unless you already have a visa. It’s risky but could end up working out! That’s what I did because initially I wanted to live in Tokyo
@@franklinthewoman ahhh okay I see thanks so much for the advice. I actually saw your other video and you said you’re from New Jersey, I’m from New Jersey too!!! And I may interview for a teaching job while I’m in the US so they can sort my visa then look for another job if I don’t like it after a year. ☺️
Ohh what!! I’m from south Jersey yeah. That sounds like a solid plan. You may not end up in the exact area you want but you may discover another place you never expected to like
@@franklinthewoman omg wow I’m from south Jersey too!! What a small world I’m so happy seeing someone from so close to home is living my dream, it gives me more motivation haha. And yes there is a chance I won’t be able to go where I originally hoped for but everything happens for a reason so I won’t complain too much 🙂
Exactly 💖💖
What are the best universities to have a degree on early childhood teaching?
I don’t have a degree in teaching so I’m not sure, I’m sorry!
Sorry to bother!! Just wanted to ask: at pre schools/kindergartens you need an English bachelor's degree, right?
And how do you apply for the job? You contact a company or you can contact the school directly?
I'm really sorry to bother, I'm really interested in that type of job and wanted to know more about the whole process 😩😩
It’s not a bother at all! There are many prek and kinders that don’t require a bachelors specifically in English but to get a visa immigration requires that you have a bachelors in something.
There are lots of schools like that posted on gaijin pot so I’ve used that website and also inquired directly to schools. One time I passed a school on the bus and asked if they were looking for teachers and they actually were! ☺️
@@franklinthewoman i see! i'm actually graduating in law but I'm really interested so I wanted to know better. Thank you so much for the reply
Hi this is subhan and I'm from pakistan and i have 4 years of experience in English teaching in china and I'm looking for any application which helps me to find a job in japan and I'm really appreciate your service you're providing us thankyou very much ❤️
Hi Subhan! I would suggest looking on sites like Guidable and gaijin pot jobs! Good luck with everything I know you’ll find something great
Hi! What visa do you have as a kindergarten teacher in Japan?
Hi! At that time I had a specialist in humanities visa ☺️