NOVA Japan teaching job

I think it is important that more of us talk about the horrors that have been brought on to us by working for the NOVA reaching school in Japan. I will share a few of my stories story with few specifics and would like for others to do the same so we can start to protect ourselves and possibly unite to bring upon change.

Misogyny

Japan is not known for its equal rights between men and women and it is apparent at NOVA. I think there is a clear bias of how women and male instructors are treated. You see that men are far more likely to be in an authoritarian figure and obtain things like bonuses or raises. On repeated occasions people have reported male instructors for harassment and child abuse and the company still does nothing. In Japanese culture it is rare to fire someone and this is very clear. Despite being abusive to children and the staff the company does nothing simply because the instructor is perhaps popular and makes money.

NOVA Children students

Nova does not offer proper training for children who may have learning disabilities or have behavioral problems. If behaviors seem to being causing a disruption the Japanese stuff will submit a report and request the instructor receive training and assistance during the lesson. There is no accountability held to the student or the parents. Even if the student does things such as punch others, spit at you or others or even the ground, go up skirts, hurt other students, or throw things etc… There is no disciplinary action for the students or parents but it will simply be your problem. You will have to sign up for training that prove little help or be spoken to that you are not simply ‘entertaining enough’ for the kid to engage and stay focused.

I want to say more but I’m tired. I hope this does something for others.