Dear Members,
As fall comes into focus, we have a number of teaching opportunities with the Go Center.
First, we have had a number of requests for paid private instruction at the Seattle Go Center. These requests include a father and son who would like to learn Go and practice their beginner Japanese at the same time, and a boy who would like instruction in Chinese (Mandarin) who is a dan level player. We also have out of town visitors, often single digit kyu players, who are looking for a burst of instruction over one weekend. At the Go Center, we have the “Paid Private Instructor” (PPI) program to fill these needs. Approved PPI teachers can give lessons when the Go Center is closed to the public. Instructors get 75% of the fee for teaching. Note that we have to be able to pay the instructors legally. Unfortunately, many international student visas do not allow this. Of course, we welcome volunteer teachers as well, but then the teaching has to be done during our open hours. Please contact me if you are interested in this program.
We also have some new clubs starting up on the Eastside, and we are looking for teachers to help out. These could be paid or volunteer positions. The Challenger Elementary School in the Issaquah highlands will probably have an afterschool program, starting in mid October. The day of the week has not been selected yet. We will also be visiting advanced Japanese classes in the daytime at one of the Bellevue High Schools to teach Go, as an enrichment activity. The instruction will probably be in English. These classes are very small (2 and 4 students).
There are also students on the Eastside who are looking for private instruction. We do not manage such a program, but we would be glad to introduce instructors to parents, and let you make your own arrangements.
Then, we have the Bellevue College Japan Week celebration on Saturday, October 7, from 10 am to 6 pm, with festival food and plenty of cultural activities. We will have room for 4 volunteer teachers. Here is more info:
http://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/
I would be glad to answer any questions about these teaching opportunities.
Cheers,
Brian
Brian Allen
General Manager
Seattle Go Center
manager@seattlego.org email
206 545-1424 phone Go Center
206 632-1122 phone home office
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