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Kobe College Corporation-Japan Education Exchange (KCC-JEE) is now accepting applications for the following position from motivated English language teachers wishing to enrich their professional career at a high-ranking academic institution in Japan.


Job Title, School and Location

 Full-time Teacher of English as an Other Language with extra-curricular duties to high-achieving Japanese girls in grades 7 through 12

 Kobe College Junior and Senior High School, a comprehensive private school

 Nishinomiya, Japan

Contract, Salary and Benefits

 Two-year contract, beginning April 1, 2027, with the possibility of extensions for up to a total of a five-year stay

 A salary of 4,691,200 yen per year

 Fully-furnished housing provided by the school for small fee and limited to school-designated apartments

 Japanese language study stipend for the first year


Qualifications

Required

 Bachelor’s degree (with a major in English or Education preferred)

 Strong understanding of standard English (all skill areas)

Preferred

 TESOL certification

 Teaching experience (especially large classrooms)

 Teaching Credential (any state)


Position Expectations

 Be flexible to either team-teach or solo teach

 Be able to write lesson plans

 Be able to create/modify a curriculum according to the students’ linguistic needs and interests by incorporating activities such as conversations, speeches, cultural discussions, debates, group projects, and presentations

 Fully participate with colleagues in extracurricular professional duties before and after designated class time


To Apply

 Visit Gottschalk Teachers at the KCC-JEE website

link https://www.kccjee.org/gottschalk-teachers-recruitment to obtain and submit application materials and for information about an online information session

 Deadline for applications is July 22, 2026

For questions, visit our FAQ site (https://www.kccjee.org/gottschalk-teachers-faq)

 
 
 

The JETAA Chicago Summer Nomikai returns on Tuesday, June 30th! Join your fellow alumni, from 10+ years returned to the new 2026 Outgoing Class, for an evening of fun in downtown Chicago. Come see old friends, build new relationships and swap stories about your time in Japan or what you hope to do once there. This is a great opportunity for new outgoing JETs and older alumni alike to meet and network. The event will be held at Lizzie McNeill's on their outdoor patio (weather permitting, if not, we will be inside) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 30!


Enjoy the wonders of the 飲み放題 (nomihōdai) again or for the first time! Each ticket includes a two-hour party package with soft drinks, draft beer, house wine, and well cocktails. JETAA Chicago will also be providing appetizers for guests. The cost is $35 per person.


Space is limited, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance. This event is for 2026 outgoing JETs and JET alumni only. You must be 21+ to attend.


Questions? Email president@jetaachicago.com!


Sign up here!


Keep your eyes on our website and visit our Guestlist page for more updates!


 
 
 

The JETAA Chicago Summer Nomikai returns on Tuesday, June 30th! Join your fellow alumni, from 10+ years returned to the new 2026 Outgoing Class, for an evening of fun in downtown Chicago. Come see old friends, build new relationships and swap stories about your time in Japan or what you hope to do once there. This is a great opportunity for new outgoing JETs and older alumni alike to meet and network. The event will be held at Lizzie McNeill's on their outdoor patio (weather permitting, if not, we will be inside) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.


Enjoy the wonders of the 飲み放題 (nomihōdai) again or for the first time! Each ticket includes a two-hour party package with soft drinks, draft beer, house wine, and well cocktails. JETAA Chicago will also be providing light appetizers for guests. The cost is $35 per person.


Also, JETAA Chicago is looking for alumni to join our Survival Series events and discuss their experiences with the new JETs in a more casual setting. If you are interested in participating, let us know by completing this form!


Sign up here!


Space is limited, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance. This event is for 2026 outgoing JETs and JET alumni only. You must be 21+ to attend.


Questions? Contact us at president@jetaachicago.com

 
 
 

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