The teacher agrees to work exclusively for AEON during the contract period. Option to renew contract is dependant upon performance evaluations. Performance-based salary increase in subsequent years. School hours vary from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Typical workweek is Tuesday - Saturday. Teachers work a total of 40 hours per week which includes 25 teaching hours. Actual work schedules are assigned by the Branch Manager. 270,000 yen; under 11% tax rate in Japan. 3,000 yen/hour for all teaching over 25 hours weekly. Japanese-style apartment prepared and furnished. Private apartment with own bathroom and kitchenette. Commuting expenses, key money and deposits paid by AEON. [Fixed] Teachers are responsible for up to 55,000 yen of the rent each month. [Variable] Utilities 6,000-12,000 yen; Food 40,000-70,000 yen. Sickness and accident insurance provided by the Japanese government's National Social Insurance System. Approximately 30,000 yen a month (approximately 20,000 of which is refundable) is deducted from the teacher's salary for membership in the Social Insurance System. Japanese national holidays, 3 approximately one-week vacation periods at designated times and 5 personal days per year. Airfare to and from Japan arranged and paid for by the teacher. Ground transportation provided from airport to training center to branch school. A week or more of paid training in Japan; accommodations provided at company expense. Ongoing training provided throughout contract period. One-time bonus upon completion of final contract as follows. Non-taxable and paid in cash. Months of Employment Bonus 12 to 17 months 18 to 23 months 24 months or more 80,000 yen 120,000 yen 160,000 yen After an applicant accepts a position, a non-refundable processing fee of $250/ £150 is required. The processing fee will not be required during the interview process. A one-time only stipend of ¥22,000 paid to employees that were hired abroad. This assistance will be paid during initial training in Japan to help teachers with start-up costs.