Westgate Corporation

Sample First Week Schedule & Job Description

Westgate University Program

Please be advised that the actual schedule may be different each term and will be given before and/or at the start of the contract.

Day 1	Arrival (Tokyo Narita Airport)
Day 2	Day Off (We may have an orientation depending on the assignment)
Day 3	Area / Campus Orientation in an instructor's assigned area
Day 4	Pre-Service Orientation and Training in Tokyo
Day 5	Day Off
Day 6	Class Starts

UNIVERSITY PROGRAM TEACHING POSITION DESCRIPTION

	University Program Teaching Position
	Extra-curricular Course	Accredited Course
Daily	Teaching 1- 2 different courses per semester. Teaching 5-7 x 40-min classes requiring 1-2 lesson plans a day.	Teaching 1-4 different courses per semester. Teaching 5-7 x 40/45-min classes or 2-3 x 90-min classes requiring 1-4 lesson plans a day depending on the campus.
Daily	Thoroughly preparing for each day's lessons. Keeping accurate records (lesson plans, feedback, and attendance). Conversing with students outside of class. Participating in "English Challenge" sessions with students when assigned. Occasionally using e-learning materials to complement the regular lessons and/or English Challenge sessions.
Weekly	Participating actively in the curriculum meeting with fellow instructors. Sharing responsibility of conducting and recording the curriculum meetings. Anticipating necessary materials for upcoming weeks' lessons and requesting them in advance as necessary.
On-going	Participating actively in all meetings and discussions. Understanding overall Westgate goals and working towards their accomplishment. Communicating any questions and challenges through appropriate channels. Adhering to all Westgate policies as outlined in the Instructor Handbook, as well as any additional instructions given by your supervisors. Being observed and/or having lessons videotaped as occasion demands and when requested. Taking notes on individual student's performance on an ongoing basis. Making suggestions for the campus and overall program.
Scheduled	Attending instructor/tutor training, orientation, seminars and workshops requested by Westgate. Coordinating and taking part in Westgate-sponsored school activities. Conducting sample lessons at various schools/client sites when needed. Teaching some company classes if requested. Conducting peer observation if requested. Writing final student evaluations at the end of each term. Writing instructor report at the end of the term.
Scheduled		Attending meetings with university professors and/or administrative staff members. Conducting and grading exams/quizzes.
Other	The Westgate Instructor (Instructor) is the day-to-day link between Westgate and our students. Westgate expects the Instructors to consistently promote a positive, fun, safe, and friendly atmosphere for all students. Instructors are expected to work together as professionals. Due to the type and size of the programs offered by Westgate, and the specific needs and constraints of this particular learning environment, it is necessary for the Instructors to be fully cooperative and understanding about adhering to the Westgate's educational principles (including lesson planners and teaching techniques) consistent with the mission of Westgate. It is hoped that each Instructor will communicate freely any ideas, comments, suggestions, or concerns about any aspect of the program through the appropriate channels.