The YFU (Youth For Understanding) Japanese Culture and Language Teacher Short-Term Positions
YFU is recruiting for Japanese Culture and Language Teachers to work with American students during their Pre-Departure orientation before going on a summer exchange program to Japan.
The Japanese Culture and Language Teacher, a paid contract position with YFU, teaches a group of approximately 10-15 American students about Japanese culture, Japanese language, and about the cultural exchange experience in order to prepare them for their exchange to Japan. The program, administered by Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA) fosters critical intercultural skills and prepares young people for their responsibilities in a global society.
Program Dates:
On site staff training: June 7-8 and June 13
Student Orientations: June 9-12 and June 14-17
Teachers must be able to work for the duration of the training and orientations (June 7-17). As in the past, room, board, and transportation costs are covered, as well as a teaching stipend.
Please read the description carefully that is in the link below before preparing your application materials.
TO APPLY: Please email a resume, cover letter and a list of three references with phone and e-mail contact information to Mya Fisher mfisher@yfu.org, no later than March 25th (applicants are encouraged to apply earlier, as decisions are made on a rolling basis).