JAPAN | English Conversation Teacher
Job Title: English Conversation Teacher
Length of Service: 2+ years
Length of Service: 2+ years
Ministry Vision | Purpose: Partnering with Japanese churches to build spiritual bridges by teaching English as a second language.
General Description: In Japan, English teaching can be a great tool for building relationships with people, which can lead to opportunities to share the Gospel and connect seekers with the church. To this end, your main role will be preparing and teaching English lessons for adults and/or children. The focus in these contexts is usually on conversational English, rather than grammar or writing skills. There may be opportunities as well for you to lead Bible studies or engage in other ministries.
Qualifications:
Field Background: The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world, at about 99% non-Christian. Though Japan is unreached, the Church is well-established and Global Partners has a long history of working with indigenous churches. We partner with the Japanese Church to build spiritual bridges through education, hospitality and the creative arts.
*This is a support-raised position
- Native (or native level) English abilities. English teacher training or certification is not required up front, but will be required as part of your pre-field training.
- Ministry experience in your home culture, whether full-time, part-time or volunteer. This should include having to take initiative and leadership, especially in a teaching role.
- You will be expected to attend language school and make progress in understanding and speaking Japanese. This and cultural learning will be high priorities especially in your first two years, with ministry responsibilities adjusted to make time for this.
- A willingness to serve under the leadership of a Japanese pastor is essential, as is a willingness to engage with the local church and community for cultural learning, fellowship and outreach.
- Ability to work independently or with a team: Independently to gather your own teaching materials and prepare lessons; and with a team to make ministry decisions and work toward common goals.
- Depending on your education and experience, additional training in Bible, theology or ministry skills may be required before deployment.
Field Background: The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world, at about 99% non-Christian. Though Japan is unreached, the Church is well-established and Global Partners has a long history of working with indigenous churches. We partner with the Japanese Church to build spiritual bridges through education, hospitality and the creative arts.
*This is a support-raised position
