UT Tyler Announces Opportunity to Teach in Japan

The University of Texas at Tyler, in collaboration with the City of Tyler’s Sister Cities Program, is once again seeking female English-speaking college graduates to teach in Yachiyo, Japan, Dr. Teresa Kennedy, Office of International Programs executive director, announced. Teachers will be a part of Yachiyo’s Assistant Language Teacher Program. Preference is given to students with a bachelor’s degree in education, English or Asian studies. The salary is approximately $35,000 a year, plus low-cost housing. In addition, preference is given to UT Tyler graduates, but graduates from other four-year institutions will also be considered. While the contract technically is for a year only, the school district in Yachiyo would prefer applicants who are willing to commit to at least two years and allows teachers to stay as long as four years.

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