Opportunities for those called to
teach English to speakers of other languages

Opportunities at EMU

CHINA

China Educational Exchange is looking for qualified persons to teach English short- and long-term in Chinese universities. If you are looking for adventure and learning, this is the job for you!

Contact:
Mr. Myrrl Byler 1251 Virginia Ave.
China Educational Exchange Harrisonburg , VA 22802
Phone: (540) 432-6983
e-mail: ChinaEdEx@aol.com

You feel intimidated by the prospect of teaching Chinese university students? Think about teaching at a Chinese middle or high school. No. 1 Middle School in Xindu, Sichuan Province, one of the best schools in the region, would welcome you as a conversational English teacher. Mike Medley can help you make the contact. Phone: (540) 432-4051

English Language Institute/ China (ELIC) Teaching English in summer camps in China or longer (1-2 year) assignments possible. Some additional training provided by ELIC before beginning assignment. For those serving longer than 2 years, a tuition-free masters degree program is available in cooperation with several different Christian colleges. Contact: ELIC, P.O. Box 265, San Dimas, CA 91773-9956. Websites: www.elic.org or www.teachCTF.org Phone: 1-888-832-2428

INDONESIA

Teach English in Christian schools and International Training Center (INTRACT) in Jakarta , Indonesia . INTRACT provides a work visa, assistance in finding housing, Indonesian language training, transportation fee or a vehicle + driver and teaching honorarium. Teachers are responsible for paying their own air fare to Jakarta .

Contact:
Kristina Setiawan, Director Jl. Janur Asri III Blok QJ 14/8
Phone: (021) 450-6561
e-mail: intract@cbn.net.id Jakarta 14240 Indonesia

English Language Institute (Central Java). Seeking teachers up to age 30 to come through YAMEN (Mennonite World Conference youth exchange program). Requirements are that the applicant have a TESOL certificate and that the applicant loves teaching and their fellow human beings. Assignment is for 1 year. For more information contact Eddy Sutjipto

JAPAN

Osaka Yuhigaoka Gakuen High School in Osaka, Japan, is looking for a young, energetic English teacher! Not only does this job pay well, but you will get, housing, Japanese lessons, cultural guidance, and appropriate moral support. EMU has an official relation with this school and its affiliated junior college.

Contact:
Mr. Takeji Nomura, Assistant Principal 7-72 Ikutamateramachi, Tennoji-ku
Osaka Joshigakuen High School Osaka 543-0073 JAPAN
Phone: 06-6771-3316
Fax: 6772-6468
e-mail: takejin@dance.plala.or.jp

Matty's School of English, owned and directed by an alumnus of EMU, is always looking for native-English speakers who might be interested in teaching English in Japan. Matty's would like to offer recent Eastern Mennonite University graduates (especially but not excluding those students who have majored in education or ESL/EFL) a chance to explore this option. Matty's School of English has a special agreement that allows university graduates the opportunity to receive master's degree credit at EMU for their work experience at Matty's (three credits per year, max. six credits in education and credit by examination in Japanese language). Credit will be awarded upon admission to the EMU M.A. program. Mike Medley (540-432-4051 or ) has full application information for Matty's or you may directly contact Mr. Mitsuo Kyokuta at Matty's School of English ().

KOREA

ISSON (Incorporation for Studies and Services Overseas Networks) Get a paying job teaching conversational English in Korea through the auspices of ISSON—including round-trip airfare and a bonus upon completion of the one-year contract. The Intensive English Program at EMU will benefit by placing you in an English-teaching position in a Korean school through ISSON. For more information and an application contact Mike Medley (540) 432-4051.

Connexus Language Institute: Run in connection with the Korean Anabaptist Center . Clientele: business people and university students. It is a mission oriented business. Teachers get paid monthly salaries and stay with Korean families.