Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Kusatsu, Shiga (Japan)
Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Kusatsu, Shiga (Japan)
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral Outlook
Pros
I worked in the Shiga area for Universal Campus. It was a very well-run school and on the whole the kids were respectful. It was a stop-gap job that allowed me to live in Japan until I procured a professional job.
Cons
There were many. Too many classes in one day + prep time not included so everything always felt rushed. There was a huge divide between the 'native' teachers and the Japanese staff. Even though I can speak Japanese to N2 level, nearly N1, they would always respond in broken English.
I never felt like I was a actually helping the students. Basically if they laughed and told their parents they had fun that was my job done and so I felt like a performing monkey rather than a teacher.
Still these kinds of problems are prevalent in almost all Eikaiwa schools. If you need a quick job and you think you can hold out for a year under the above circumstances then go for it. Do you have any plans on how to break out of it though?
Advice to Management
Bridge the gap between the native and Japanese side. Listen to the native staff and you will find not only increased motivation and happier teachers but also happier students.
Former Employee - English Teacher in Kōbe, Hyogo (Japan)
Former Employee - English Teacher in Kōbe, Hyogo (Japan)
Doesn't Recommend
Negative Outlook
I worked at Kyoshin full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Casual Uniform The job is OK however the frequent requirement to work on Sundays (6 days in one week) is what I found the hardest.
Cons
Frequent working location changes Low salary and tiring work. Hard to find time, money or energy to enjoy Japan in days off. Almost once per month extra working activities on Sundays which means nearly 12 hours working with no overtime pay The materials to teach the classes is lacking in content or relevance If you have problems with children's behavior the management wont help resolve it at risk of loosing a student Little to no training A never ending ton of preparing craft materials and flashcards, for classes and picnics and parties
Advice to Management
More pay for the picnics and camps Sometimes a weekday off to make up for all the Sundays worked Bonus for campaign achievements Less extra work and more regular hours would allow for happier healthier staff in such an exhausting environment, sick children etc.
Former Employee - English As A Second Language Teacher
Former Employee - English As A Second Language Teacher
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral Outlook
I worked at Kyoshin full-time
Pros
There were kind people, and the interview process was easy.
Cons
Lots of miscommunication between the native teachers and the Japanese teachers. I had to commute to hours to my training store. I was told I would be a preschool teacher and instead I am the only teacher, giving lessons to strangers of all ages.
Advice to Management
Get it together. Train beyond observation of another class.
Kyoshin
Employee Review
Employee Review
Helpful (2)
"English Teacher"
Pros
I worked in the Shiga area for Universal Campus. It was a very well-run school and on the whole the kids were respectful. It was a stop-gap job that allowed me to live in Japan until I procured a professional job.
Cons
There were many. Too many classes in one day + prep time not included so everything always felt rushed. There was a huge divide between the 'native' teachers and the Japanese staff. Even though I can speak Japanese to N2 level, nearly N1, they would always respond in broken English.
I never felt like I was a actually helping the students. Basically if they laughed and told their parents they had fun that was my job done and so I felt like a performing monkey rather than a teacher.
Still these kinds of problems are prevalent in almost all Eikaiwa schools. If you need a quick job and you think you can hold out for a year under the above circumstances then go for it. Do you have any plans on how to break out of it though?
Advice to Management
Bridge the gap between the native and Japanese side. Listen to the native staff and you will find not only increased motivation and happier teachers but also happier students.
Kyoshin Response
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Helpful (3)
"Tiring"
I worked at Kyoshin full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Casual Uniform
The job is OK however the frequent requirement to work on Sundays (6 days in one week) is what I found the hardest.
Cons
Frequent working location changes
Low salary and tiring work. Hard to find time, money or energy to enjoy Japan in days off.
Almost once per month extra working activities on Sundays which means nearly 12 hours working with no overtime pay
The materials to teach the classes is lacking in content or relevance
If you have problems with children's behavior the management wont help resolve it at risk of loosing a student
Little to no training
A never ending ton of preparing craft materials and flashcards, for classes and picnics and parties
Advice to Management
More pay for the picnics and camps
Sometimes a weekday off to make up for all the Sundays worked
Bonus for campaign achievements
Less extra work and more regular hours would allow for happier healthier staff in such an exhausting environment, sick children etc.
Kyoshin Response
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I worked at Kyoshin full-time
Pros
There were kind people, and the interview process was easy.
Cons
Lots of miscommunication between the native teachers and the Japanese teachers. I had to commute to hours to my training store. I was told I would be a preschool teacher and instead I am the only teacher, giving lessons to strangers of all ages.
Advice to Management
Get it together. Train beyond observation of another class.
Kyoshin Response
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