Experiences at Toyooka Board of Education

I teach elementary and junior high school students at Japanese public schools. As the only foreigner at my school and the only English speaker in my town, I positively represent US values and culture. I plan lessons, lead a class of advanced students, teach an adult conversation class, and a beginner's Spanish class. I also edit business documents and press releases for the Toyooka International Association....

I was hired for the position at the Toyooka Board of Education through the JET Programme, an international teaching exchange program. The secret to being accepted on the program is to display an interest in foreign languages and cultures, an ability to adapt to challenging situations, and an out-going, motivated attitude....