Hello everyone!
So I'm currently a second-year student at a Japanese university. I'll graduate and get my teacher's license by 2026. My department doesn't really get many international students so none of my teachers or advisors have been able to solve any of the doubts I have regarding job hunting as a foreigner. First of all, I am not entirely sure if foreigners can even work in public schools as homeroom teachers as this is basically a 公務員 role. My Japanese is fairly advanced but I would much rather work at an international school. However, from what I have been able to find online many of these job postings require previous teaching experience which I won't have as a fresh graduate (apart from 実習). My ultimate goal is to work as an IB teacher in life but I'm aware I'd need to go to a graduate program to get a certification. Although Id love to do this right after graduation I'm almost in my mid-20s so I need to start working.
If you have any advice on how to proceed, please let me know!
PS: I am not a Japanese national.
by niooosan