Osaka YMCA International High School
Teaching Assistant
The YMCA International High School was founded in 1988 and focuses on helping young people become well-rounded international students and global citizens in preparation for University. Its classes are conducted in both English and Japanese and students are encouraged to participate in various socially orientated extra-curricular activities such as Model United Nations and the Global Youth Conference. There are approximately 30 students per class currently enrolled full-time at the school.
This position is designed to give those interested in middle or high-school education an opportunity to experience an international classroom environment and assist preparing
teaching materials under the instruction of our qualified teachers.
Personal and Professional Learning Opportunities
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Work with mentors, local staff and teachers that can help guide interns through their internship and expose them to opportunities to which they can aspire
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Meet a variety of students with different backgrounds, allowing interns to share and learn from each other
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Join the Anan Camp and other programs/events planned for the students
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Meet other interns and share experiences
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Exposure to Japanese culture and language
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Developing and expanding life skills such as leadership, public speaking skills, cultural awareness, confidence, teamwork, acceptance, decision making and independence
What would your role and responsibilities look like?
What else can you expect and look forward to?
Osaka YMCA Tosabori provides the following services:
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Japanese nursery and pre-school
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International Kindergarten
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Wellness center with gymnasium and work out classes
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International High School
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International Hotel/Business College
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Japanese language school
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Language Center
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Global programs (Global Internship, Global Youth Conference, Global Studies, Youth For Causes
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MyYCafe coffee cart
**Access to Wi-Fi is provided for members, staff, and students
**Interns may utilize the gym for ¥500
Regarding accommodation during your internship:
Interns will most likely be staying with a few host families during their internship. Short-term accommodation might also be organized during the intervals of host families.
There will also be a hostel very close to Tosabori that Global has a partnership with. Global interns will be provided a special discount but will need to go through Global for reservations.
Hear from interns about their experience!
What should you bring?
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Laptop with laptop charger and adapters
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Comfortable clothes to be wearing on camp grounds
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Basic office appropriate outfits for Tosabori(Smart casual)
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Long sleeve top/jacket/cardigan for the office (gets cold with a/c)
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Comfortable shoes and sandals (for office as well as for camp grounds)
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Water shoes (that can be worn in the water and won't fall off) for marine camps
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Body wipes to refresh yourself and help cool you down
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Water bottle - water filling stations provided at Tosabori and at Rokko
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellent and anti-itch cream for bug bites
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Portable Wifi or SIM Card
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Formal attire (suits, dress, etc) or traditional cultural attire for GYC General assembly
**The first few weeks your body will go through a transition phase so it is strongly recommended to bring some vitamin/immune boost and your own medication for when you get sick.
Osaka YMCA International High School
1-5-6 Tosabori Nishi-ku Osaka, 550-0001 Japan
06-6441-0848
