FEN Foreign Academy English Teacher/ Assistant Manager Position Immediate Hire

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職務内容

Job Summary

Seeking Immediate Hire

We are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher who loves children and can take on a leadership role as our school continues to grow and expand. We need someone who is eager to improve their teaching skills and train to become the leader of our new satellite school which we plan to open for the 2022-2023 school year.

Our Schools

FEN Foreign Academy, est. 1989, consists of 3 schools in Asaka, Saitama:

-Asakadai Headquarters (Asakadai Station)
-Asaka Branch (Asaka Station)
-English Place (Asakadai Station)

*This position is based at our English Place location, with occasional visits to our other branches for special events, training purposes, or as a substitute teacher.

Our Curriculum

At our English Place school, we use a phonics-based curriculum with weekly topics and lots of songs, dancing, and games. The idea for our classes is based on an international school program, with many students attending classes multiple days a week in a fully-immersive English environment. Our kindergarten program is 2 hours and our after-school program for elementary school students is 2.5 hours. Our mission is to help kids grow and learn to be internationally-minded and valuable members of society. We pride ourselves in teaching good manners and social skills.

Requirements

-Native English Speaker
-Currently resides in Japan
-Holds a VISA eligible for full time work (renewal is available)
-Bachelor's degree
-At least 3 years teaching experience
-Teaching experience at an international school, kindergarten, or as a lead teacher
-Positive, professional attitude
-Willing to work as and on a team
-Eager to learn and improve teaching skills

Desired Qualifications

-Experience with curriculum development
-Early childhood teaching credentials or teaching degree
-Conversational level Japanese

*We are looking for a valuable and qualified member for our team; someone who loves coming to work and loves teaching. We are NOT looking for someone who needs a job and happens to speak English. This is a serious leadership position where we hope you will strive to go above and beyond your basic duties.

Duties

-Leading song and dance, playtime, and other physical indoor/ outdoor activities
-Teaching classes and maintaining student records and reports
-Assisting with curriculum development and school year planning
-Special event planning
-Creating calendars for students and teachers
-Teacher training
-Maintaining the quality and integrity of our programs
-Expansion and creation of new classes
-Future management role at satellite school

Working Conditions
One year renewable contract

Working Hours: 9 hour shift with 1 hour lunch break

Working Days: Tuesday through Saturday (Sunday/Monday off)

Holidays: Japanese National Holidays and 10 days paid holidays

Benefits: Transportation fee reimbursement, company provided insurance, housing assistance available (non-monetary; finding only and help with guarantor process if needed), 2 weeks paid training, contract renewal bonus, career advancement opportunities.

Please do not call our school asking us to look at your resume. All resumes are screened. If you meet the qualifications, then you will be contacted via email for the phone interview, and if you pass that, then come in for a face-to-face interview.

 

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