An Emotional Rollercoaster - Teacher Kspace Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Due to the chaotic and demanding nature of the job, you form close relationships with your co-workers. There is a great deal of compassion between colleagues. Also, most of the children and families are lovely. If nothing else, you will leave here with friends and an abundance of experience with improvising lessons.

Cons

Everything else. The structure and policies of the company would need to be entirely rebuilt from the ground up in order to make Kspace a decent workplace. Every day is utter chaos, with next to no time given to plan lessons and prepare materials. You are expected to teach a variety of after school classes everyday, which you may or may not be given time to prepare for. There is a real emphasis on marketing and media, with less attention given to the actual content of a lesson. Moreover, the owners expect you to stay late and provide absolutely no additional compensation for your time. Any and all insurance and pensions pay to the Japanese government comes out of your paycheck. Simply put, unless you are a qualified teacher, the compensation given doesn't even come close to covering the cost of work done. Worst of all, there is a culture of blatant sexism at Kspace. The owner, a woman herself, very clearly favors her male employees. Just about every woman I know who has worked at this company has been bullied or otherwise demeaned by the owner. The number of times I witnessed a colleague crying due to the owner's bullying is, frankly, alarming. If you are a man, you will probably be treated fine during your time here. If you are a woman, I strongly advise against even applying at Kspace.

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5.0
Mar 17, 2022
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Pros

- Staff are encouraged to be creative as teachers, artists, educators, and to grow as humans. - Lots of efforts to support local and national charitable organisations: giving back is very important to the founder, clients, staff, and community -- and it is meaningful to work in a place where children are being passed these values! - If you can dream it and build it, you can do it! - The children are sweet, and they learn so quickly. They look up to their teachers and form quick bonds. - Administrative support with immigration, and lots of friends to help with adjusting to life in Japan, if you are joining as a foreigner. - Beautiful location; outdoor space on the rooftop. - Wages are very competitive! - The staff are very artistically talented and inspiring. - Parents are appreciative and kind.

Cons

Working in an early childhood setting requires a lot of energy and the ability to think on one's feet and be flexible. You must always think several steps ahead about children's safety, about their best interests, and you must be communicative, neat, responsible, and always have a positive forward-facing demeanor. This can be difficult so this type of work isn't for everyone, but the challenges at Kspace are not unique to this school. They are universal, in my opinion.

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2.0
Aug 18, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Good Coworkers and Nice Neighborhood

Cons

Poor Management, Poor Communication, Daily Scheduling Errors

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